Situated in the centre of Florida, a holiday to Kissimmee will take you to the heart of action. The world’s most famous theme parks are a short drive away, but those seeking a taste of authentic Florida will also find a visit to Kissimmee surprisingly rewarding.

The city is a gateway to Florida’s incredible natural habitats, including the ever glades, biking and hiking trails, lakes and impressive native wildlife. And perhaps best of all, the states sandy beaches are just an hour’s drive away!

Kissimmee's Old Town oozes 1950s charm with shops, entertainment, and even a haunted house. Be sure to visit on a weekend, when the Saturday Nite Car Cruise sees pre-1975 hot rods, street rods, and antique cars parading through the town.

Florida’s theme parks are not to be missed. Discover an incredible underwater world – and even swim with dolphins – at SeaWorld and Discovery Cove, or find yourself in the middle of a Hollywood blockbuster on the rides at Universal Studios, which now includes The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. At Disney World both the young and young at heart will be enchanted in the Magic Kingdom, while Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios provide great adventures for all the family.

For those seeking a more leisurely break, there are a choice of great golf courses, and the region’s lakes provide opportunity to fish, hike and cycle.

 

Highlights

Gatorland

Get up close and personal to thousands of crocodiles and alligators at Gatorland. The park also has a bird aviary, wildlife shows, petting zoo and for a 1,200 foot zip line, which was voted the Best Zip Line in the USA by AOL Travel.

Dinner Shows

Kissimmee is famous for its dinner shows, and it is easy to see why they draw such a crowd. Combining gourmet food with theatre, you can find yourself in the middle of a Medieval Tournament, soaking up the atmosphere of Prohibition-era Chicago with the musical cabaret of gangsters and molls, or even on the high seas in a Pirate’s Dinner Adventure.

Make a Splash

You’ll never be far from a pool in Kissimmee, with many hotels and resorts offering pools and waterparks. For those wanting to make a really big splash, look no further than Blizzard Beach in Disney World, which includes the world's tallest and fastest free-fall slide, or SeaWorld's Aquatica – which has 42 rides and slides, as well as sandy coves and live animals.

Cool Cars

Every weekend, the old town comes roars into life as over 325 hot rods and classic cars parade through the streets.

The Real Florida

Florida’s incredible natural habitats, including the ever glades, biking and hiking trails, lakes and impressive native wildlife are on Kissimmee’s doorstep. And perhaps best of all, the states sandy beaches are just an hour’s drive away!