Nearby Attractions
Kissimmee is packed with fun, and Orlando is just next door. Whether you want to dip your toes in the Gulf or have a romantic night out on the town, we've got it all. Just down the street you will find a petting zoo, an outdoor paintball range, and a horse riding stable. Around the corner you will find stores, a flea market, pirate mini golf, an outlet mall, Walmart, Sams Club, restaurants, and old town USA with the fun spot. Some of our favorite things to do are listed below, but even more attractions can be found at the Experience Kissimmee and Visit Orlando websites. We recommend this taxi service to get to and from the Orlando airport or any of the nearby attractions.
Beaches and Parks
- Cocoa Beach
- http://www.cocoabeach.com/index1.shtml
- A beautiful beach town!
- Address: 401 Meade Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
- http://www.cocoabeach.com/index1.shtml
- Howard Park
- http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/06_howard.htm
- Nesting ospreys and eagles, dolphins, and sometimes even manatees. Make a day of it, and stay to see the sunset.
- Address: 1700 Sunset Dr., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
- http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/06_howard.htm
- Coquina Beach
- http://www.coquinaonthebeach.com/
- Free parking means easy access to these beautiful, white sand beaches.
- Address: 2650 Gulf Dr., Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
- http://www.coquinaonthebeach.com/
- Caladesi Island State Park
- http://www.floridastateparks.org/caladesiisland/
- Kayak through the mangroves and bay, swim, picnic, and surf fish. The white sand beaches made this America's Best Beach in 2008.
- Address: #1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, FL 43698
- http://www.floridastateparks.org/caladesiisland/
- Sebastian Inlet State Park
- http://www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet/
- Catch some Spanish mackerel, redfish, bluefish, and snook at the best saltwater fishing spot on Florida's east coast.
- Address: Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9700 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne, FL 32951
- http://www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet/
- Clearwater Beach
- http://www.clearwaterbeach.com/
- Voted the best beach on the East Coast by Conde Nast Traveller. White sand, lifeguards, and showers.
- Address: Clearwater, FL 33767
- http://www.clearwaterbeach.com/
- Canaveral National Seashore
- http://www.nps.gov/cana/index.htm
- 24 beautiful miles of undisturbed beach, perfect for swimming, hiking, surf fishing, and surfing.
- Address: New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- http://www.nps.gov/cana/index.htm
- Fort de Soto Park
- http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ft_desoto.htm
- TripAdvisor's Top Beach for 2009.
- Address: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, FL 33715
- http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ft_desoto.htm
- Lake Kissimmee State Park
- http://www.floridastateparks.org/lakekissimmee/
- Enjoy boating, fishing, and hiking—and see living history in the 1879-era cow camp.
- Address: 14248 Camp Mack Rd., Lake Wales, FL 33898
- http://www.floridastateparks.org/lakekissimmee/
- Egmont Keyu National Wildlife Refuge
- http://www.fws.gov/egmontkey/
- Accessible only by private boat, but worth the effort to relax on the secluded beaches.
- Address: 1502 S.E. Kings Bay Dr., Crystal River, FL 34429
- http://www.fws.gov/egmontkey/
- Kissimmee Lakefront Park
- http://www.experiencekissimmee.com/listings/Kissimmee-Lakefront-Park/739/
- BBQ grills, horeshoe pits, boating, and basketball—everything you need for family fun.
- Address: 250 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
- http://www.experiencekissimmee.com/listings/Kissimmee-Lakefront-Park/739/
- Daytona Beach
- http://daytonabeach.com/
- Sun and fun, all day long.
- Address: 126 East Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- http://daytonabeach.com/
Theme Parks
- Walt Disney World
- https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
- Be amazed at Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the Magic Kingdom.
- Address: 351 S. Studio Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
- SeaWorld Orlando
- http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando
- Those amazing ocean animals!
- Address: 7007 SeaWorld Dr., Orlando, FL 32821
- http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando
Waterparks
- Aquatica at SeaWorld
- http://aquaticabyseaworld.com/
- Tunnels, mazes, and the Dolphin Plunge!
- Address: 5800 Walter Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821
- http://aquaticabyseaworld.com/
- Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World
- https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/blizzard-beach/
- The world's only ski resort water park, includiing Mount Gushmore.
- Address: 351 S. Studio Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/blizzard-beach/
- Typhoon Lagoon at Walt Disney World
- https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/typhoon-lagoon/
- Body surf the 6-feet waves in the Surf Pool--and snorkle with the sharks!
- Address: 351 S. Studio Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/typhoon-lagoon/
- Wet n' Wild Orlando
- http://www.wetnwildorlando.com/
- 30-acres of slides and flumes.
- Address: 6200 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
- http://www.wetnwildorlando.com/
Playtime for Kids and Adults
- Kissimmee Go-Karts
- http://www.kissimmeegokarts.com/
- The largest track in Central Florida!
- Address: 4708 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL 34746
- http://www.kissimmeegokarts.com/
- The Ice Factory of Central Florida
- http://www.icefactory.com/
- Ice skating, paintball, and arcade games. It doesn't get better than this.
- Address: 2221 Partin Settlement Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34744
- http://www.icefactory.com/
- Kissimmee Ghost Tours
- www.hauntedkissimmee.com
- Not for the faint of heart, a tour of ghostly Kissimmee.
- Address: 809 Bryant St., Kissimmee, FL 34741
- www.hauntedkissimmee.com
- Wizardz Magic Theater
- http://www.wizardzmagictheater.com/
- Up close magic&mdashyou won't believe your eyes!
- Address: 5678 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL 34746
- http://www.wizardzmagictheater.com/
- Green Meadows Farm
- http://www.greenmeadowsfarm.com/
- Just around the corner, a lovely petting zoo with lots of fun activities for the kids!
- Address: 1368 South Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34746
- http://www.greenmeadowsfarm.com/
- Xtreme Paintball Xperience
- http://www.xtremepaintballxperience.com/
- The largest facility in Central Florida, offering both family fun and (for the older kids) Adventure Attractions!
- Address: 1300 S Poinciana Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- http://www.xtremepaintballxperience.com/
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- http://www.piratesislandgolf.com/kissimmee-pirates-cove-home
- Miniature golf at its best!
- Address: 2845 Florida Plaza Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- http://www.piratesislandgolf.com/kissimmee-pirates-cove-home
- Kissimmee Fun Spot Attractions
- http://www.funspotattractions.com/
- Rollercoasters, go-karts, arcade games, and more!
- Address: 2850 Florida Plaza Blvd Kissimmee, FL 34746
- http://www.funspotattractions.com/
- Daytona International Speedway
- http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/?homepage=true
- Watch the "Great American Race."
- Address: 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/?homepage=true
- Hard Rock Casino Tampa
- http://www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/
- Gaming, dining, and nightlife.
- Address: 5223 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610
- http://www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/
- Victory Casino Cruises
- http://victorycasinocruises.com/
- America's best casino cruise ship!
- Address: 180 Christopher Columbus Dr Terminal B 2, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- http://victorycasinocruises.com/
Shopping
- 192 Flea Market
- http://www.192fleamarketprices.com/
- Over 400 booths and open rain or shine.
- Address: 4301 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL 34746
- http://www.192fleamarketprices.com/
- Kissimmee Manufactures Outlet
- http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/OrlandoFL/pointsOfInterest/KissimmeeManufacturersOutletnearOrlandoFL.html
- London Fog, Nike, Samsonite and more.
- Address: 4673 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34746
- http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/OrlandoFL/pointsOfInterest/KissimmeeManufacturersOutletnearOrlandoFL.html
- Lake Buena Vista Outlet Shopping
- http://www.lbvfs.com/
- The Gap, Rockport, Calvin Klein, and more.
- Address: 5657 S. Apopka Vineland Rd (State Road 535), Orlando, FL 32821
- http://www.lbvfs.com/
- Orlando Premium Outlets
- http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17
- Armani, Hugo Boss, Barneys New York, and more.
- Address: 4951 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17
- Orlando Marketplace Outlet
- http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=94
- American Eagle, Coldwater creek, Skechers and more.
- Address: 5269 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=94
- Pointe Orlando
- http://www.pointeorlando.com/
- Shopping, entertainment, dining, and more.
- Address: 9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- http://www.pointeorlando.com/
- Village at Hunter's Creek
- http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-village-at-hunters-creek-orlando
- Shopping, dining, entertainment—fun!
- Address: 13500 Village Park Dr, Orlando, FL 32837
- http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-village-at-hunters-creek-orlando
Golfing
- Kissimmee Golf Courses
- http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/usa/florida/kissimmee/
- There are many wonderful golf courses in Kissimmee. Get all the details—tee times, fees, and scorecard info.
- http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/usa/florida/kissimmee/
Family Dining
- Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory
- http://www.abracadabraicecream.com/
- Address: 520 N. Main St., Kissimmee, FL 34744
- http://www.abracadabraicecream.com/
- App's St. Cloud Pizza and Subs
- http://www.experiencekissimmee.com/listings/App-s-St-Cloud-Pizza-Subs/585/
- Address: 2615 13th St., Kissimmee, FL 34769
- http://www.experiencekissimmee.com/listings/App-s-St-Cloud-Pizza-Subs/585/
- Azteca's Mexican Restaurant
- http://www.aztecasmexrestaurant.com/
- Address: 809 N. Main St., Kissimmee, FL 34744
- http://www.aztecasmexrestaurant.com/
- Savannah Grille
- http://www.experiencekissimmee.com/listings/Savannah-Grille/1122/
- Address: 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747
- http://www.experiencekissimmee.com/listings/Savannah-Grille/1122/
- Chuck E. Cheese's
- http://www.chuckecheese.com/loc/718/
- Games, rides, food, prizes. Perfect for kids' parties.
- Address: 7419 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- http://www.chuckecheese.com/loc/718/
- Golden Corral
- http://www.goldencorral.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localmaps&utm_content=797
- Wholesome, made from scratch food for the whole family.
- Address: 2701 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL 34741
- http://www.goldencorral.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localmaps&utm_content=797
Romantic Dinner for Two
- Black Angus Bar and Grill
- http://blackangusorlando.com/
- Address: 7516 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL 34747
- http://blackangusorlando.com/
- Jah Love Caribbean Restaurant
- http://www.yelp.com/biz/jah-love-caribbean-restaurant-kissimmee
- Address: 1700 N. Main St., Kissimmee, FL 34744
- http://www.yelp.com/biz/jah-love-caribbean-restaurant-kissimmee
Highlighted Attractions
Walt Disney World Resort
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
With four parks, this wonderful world has something for kids of all ages. Experience a world of fascination at Epcot® where every step is an amazing tour of the sights, sounds, and tastes of eleven countries. The adventure continues in Orlando at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park where animal lovers flock to the largest animal-themed park in the world. Inside the Magic Kingdom®, Walt Disney's dream comes to life as seven unique lands are the ticket to adventure that will have you and your family truly captivated. That's the beauty of a vacation in Kissimmee, Florida. With resorts, hotels and vacation rentals near all the famous theme parks and attractions, you're just minutes from the memories.
SeaWorld
http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-orlando
SeaWorld® and its other parks in Orlando - AquaticaTM, Discovery Cove® - create one-of-a-kind adventures through up-close animal encounters and world-class thrills. The parks are your worlds of discovery in Central Florida.
Explore SeaWorld Orlando and engage your family in the mysteries of the ocean through immersive animal discoveries and habitats, amazing attractions and rides, and unforgettable performances. Whether getting drenched by Shamu, meeting dolphins, chilling out at the Penguin Encounter, braving astounding thrill rides like Manta and Kraken, getting nose-to-nose with nature at Manatee Rescue, counting the teeth on a shark, feeding seals and sea lions at Pacific Point Preserve, vacation adventures become lifelong memories at SeaWorld.
Universal Orlando Resort
https://www.universalorlando.com/
Universal Orlando® Resort is an entire universe of action and thrills for every member of the family. Here you'll find not one, but TWO spectacular theme parks unlike anything else in Orlando. An unforgettable journey through the uniquely themed islands of Universal's Islands of Adventure® . Universal Studios® , a real working film and TV studio that takes you behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and right into your favorite scenes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Sitting between both theme parks is the Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex, the perfect place to do some shopping, grab dinner, catch a concert, mingle over cocktails, see a movie, play mini-golf, or dance the night away.
LEGOLand
Located just 45 minutes outside of Orlando, this interactive family theme park is designed specifically for families with children 2 to 12 years old. Sitting on 150-acres, there is plenty to do for the whole family including rides, attractions, shows, restaurants, shopping and breathtaking views of botanical gardens.
Navigate your way through 10 themes zones that include Miniland USA, Imagination Zone, LEGO City, LEGO Kingdoms and so much more!
Busch Gardens
http://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa
Busch Gardens will thrill the entire family with some of Florida's best roller coasters, rides, attractions, shows, animal encounters and dining, located a short drive away from the Kissimmee and Orlando area in Tampa.
Fun Spot
http://www.funspotattractions.com/amusement-parks/fun-spot-usa-kissimmee/
If you are looking for things to do in Orlando besides Disney, FunSpot USA is a great place to start. Located on U.S. Highway 192 in Kissimmee, FunSpot USA is a family fun amusement park complete with a roller coaster, thrill rides, multi-level go-karts, and more.
Both thrilling attractions and rides for the kids that don't quite meet the thrill ride height requirements 2-6 years old.