Kissimmee

Any good real estate agent will tell you it's all about location, location, location and if you're plannning a central Florida getaway, then Kissimmee is the perfect place. This destination is conveniently situated in the middle of everything! Walt Disney World, Downtown Disney, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Gatorland, Orlando, Legoland...the list goes on and on. Plus, you'll find championship golf, family-friendly mini-golf, Old Town and other attractions worth your vacation dollar. Affordale hotels, motels, vacation rentals are all available as well as plenty of resturants for the entire family. So have fun in Kissimmee, Florida!

fast facts

Destination Name: Kissimmee
State: Florida
Closest Major Airport(s): MCO, SFB
Closest Cruise Port(s): Port Canaveral

Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English

get there and around (transport)

Location: Fort Lauderdale is located north of Miami, Florida on the Atlantic ocean.

Air: MCO is the biggest airport. Southwest, Jet Blue, Delta, American (just to name a few) have the most number of flights in and out of the Orlando International Airport.

Car: If you are not driving to Kissimmee, you will need to rent a car to explore.

Cruise: The closest cruise terminal is Port Canaveral.

Train: Amtrak has a station in Orlando.

when to go (the weather)

Kissimmee is busy year-round. Peak season is summer, Spring and the holiday season. Value season is January and February.

where to stay

coming soon

what to do & where to eat

official tourism resources

Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA.

Official Kissimmee Tourism Bureau Site

Official State Tourism Bureau Site

Official USA Tourism Site

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