Kissimmee Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Kissimmee, Florida - FL, USA)



Kissimmee's tourist attractions don't quite compare with those of neighboring Orlando, although there are still plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Since the two cities are so close to each other it is possible for visitors staying in Kissimmee to enjoy the many tourist attractions on offer at both destinations

Among Kissimmee's most popular tourist attractions is the sedate World of Orchids. For some fantastic evening entertainment, visitors to Kissimmee should check out Capone's Dinner and Show and Medieval Times, both offering great food and visual fun.


Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

Address: 2001 East Southport Road, Kissimmee, Florida FL, 34746, USA
Tel: +1 407 344 9550
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides in Kissimmee offers visitors a choice of five different tours, ranging from 30 minutes to one hour in duration. Tours take in the sights of the Florida Everglades, giving visitors a chance to see alligators and other indigenous wildlife attractions.
Open hours: daily - 09:30 to 17:30
Admission: charge

Capone's Dinner and Show

Address: 4740 West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee, Florida FL, 34741, USA
Tel: +1 407 397 2378
Capone's Dinner and Show is a unique Kissimmee experience that offers visitors a chance to hark back to America of the 1920s, when mobsters ruled in Chicago and elsewhere. Attractions include a buffet dinner presented in an appropriately decorated dining room and an exciting atmosphere. It's good fun at Capone's Dinner and Show and many attendees return time and time again to participate in the performance, with appropriately timed heckling of its characters.
Open hours: reservation required, daily from 19:30
Admission: charge

Gatorland

Address: 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida FL, 32837, USA
Tel: +1 800 393 5297
Gatorland stands on the Orlando / Kissimmee border and is just a short trip from the city center. Covering 110 acres / 45 hectares, Gatorland is an impressive alligator park, with many additional wildlife attractions. Dating back to 1949, highlights at Gatorland include train rides, a children's zoo, nature walking trails and a gift shop.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Congo River Golf

Address: 4777 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida FL, 34746, USA
Tel: +1 407 396 6900
Kissimmee's Congo River Adventure Golf is a must for anyone who loves a spot of crazy golf, while also appreciating nature. Set in lush tropical Florida gardens, the course is an 18-hole affair, with attractions including the chance to stop and feed the resident alligators. Once the golf's over, game freaks can head for the arcade for the latest in video game entertainment.
Open hours: Sunday to Thursday - 10:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 24:00
Admission: charge

Fun 'N' Wheels Fun Park

Address: 3711 West Vine Street, Kissimmee, Florida FL, 34741, USA
Tel: +1 407 870 2222
Fans of go-kart racing and arcades will certainly enjoy Kissimmee's Fun 'N' Wheels Fun Park. This free to enter attraction offers all-day entertainment for the whole family. For go-karting, the park has a variety of tracks of varying difficulty that are aimed at different age groups. The children's fun track, family track, slick track and the fast track are among those present.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 22:00
Admission: free entry, charges for some attractions

Medieval Times

Address: 4510 West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee, Florida FL, 34747, USA
Tel: +1 888 93 56878
Medieval Times is a dinner and show that takes guests back to Medieval England to the period when knights fought to preserve their honor in the sport of jousting. From the moment visitors arrive here to the evening's conclusion, visitors to Kissimmee's Medieval Times are immersed in a completely medieval environment, with even the waiting staff dressed appropriately. Dinner is a multi-course affair and reputedly of high standard.
Open hours: seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discounts for children

World of Orchids

Address: 2501 Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, Florida FL, 34747, USA
Tel: +1 407 396 1881
Kissimmee's World of Orchids is a must for horticulture lovers, offering the chance to see some of the planet's most magnificent orchids at the facility's conservatory and showroom. Waterfalls, koi ponds, streams and a variety of birds can also be enjoyed around the complex.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 to 16:30
Admission: free

Reptile World Serpentarium

Address: 5705 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, St. Cloud, Florida FL, 34771, USA
Tel: +1 407 892 6905
Visitors to the Kissimmee's Reptile World Serpentarium are treated to the ultimate in creepy crawly collections at a facility that is home to literally thousands of snakes. Among the 60+ species of snakes housed at the facility are Coral snakes and East African green mambas. Popular attractions include a venom-harvesting demonstration for visitors, at 15:00 daily. Interestingly, the resident snakes have been providing venom to over 300 universities for research purposes since the early 1970s.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children and students, children three years old and under are free