subject: Miss Me In Kissimmee [print this page] Kissimmee is a city of 60,000 in the beautiful heart of Old Florida, but within effortless reach of Disney World and the family escape hotspots in the metropolitan area of Orlando. What started as a small trading post on the Kissimmee River in the 18th century has become one of Florida's most exceptional and engaging vacation getaways, especially for families equipped to discover the magic of Disney.
Beginning your vacation in Kissimmee also provides your family admission to the rest of Florida's entertainment and recreation opportunities, by way of effortless entry to the ranches of central Florida, the seashores of the Atlantic coast, the genuine wonderland of the Everglades, or the spaceport at Cape Canaveral. There are various Kissimmee vacation villas to choose from all through out this great city and the surrounding area.
Disney is the main theme park so there are numerous Kissimmee Disney rentals, but Disney is not the only attraction! Kissimmee's Old Town is a shopping, dining, and entertainment attraction intended to appear and feel like an old fashioned amusement park. The park features rides like the 1,437 foot steel roller coaster, Windstorm, or the sixty-foot Century Ferris Wheel. Go-kart tracks and carnival games will keep the complete family amused for hours.
For the more adventurous guest, Kissimmee is furthermore home to the famous Gatorland. Founded in 1949 as a roadside attraction, and housing very few actual alligators, Gatorland has grown to be one of the leading alligator zoos in the world. Gatorland now houses thousands of alligators and crocodiles on 70 acres. Facilities consist of breeding pens, nurseries, and "rearing ponds" which are located throughout the park. Gatorland is also home to snakes and insects, and a crowd of other reptilian creatures native to the sands of Florida. Two thousand feet of elevated boardwalk coil through the swamp, giving guests an exceptional landscape of the indigenous inhabitants.
For individuals who are looking for a way to get into the outdoors that does not involve lethal predators, Kissimmee offers miles and miles of hiking trails that transport visitors into the back country of Old Florida. One thing to look out for while hiking is the mysterious American Bald Eagle. Kissimmee has the biggest nesting population of the national bird in the continental United States.
Shopping in Kissimmee is varied and plentiful. The historic downtown shopping area is the oldest and largest of its kind in the county, with a broad array of shops where you can buy collectibles, antiques, clothing, travel services, and much more, all in a charming, old-fashioned Florida atmosphere.
Lanier's Historic Downtown Marketplace is another pleasant shopping experience. The 18,000 square foot showroom overflowing with antiques, collectibles, and design ideas for the home. It is located in downtown Kissimmee amongst other antique shops, art galleries and several restaurants.
Stretch your legs and meander through the Osceola Square Mall, the only enclosed mall in Kissimmee (which might be a welcome adjustment in the Florida summer). The mall comprises more than 50 shops, a sizeable food court and a movie theater.
Dining in Kissimmee is as varied as Florida, with traditional southern food, excellent fresh seafood, or the zesty flair of South Florida?s Latin cuisine. There is an example of every possible style of restaurant within near access of Kissimmee. Kissimmee and the greater Orlando region present whatever you and your family could possibly desire, from fine dining to relaxed bistros, numerous restaurants offer the opportunity to sit outside during Florida's 320 days of annual sunshine.
