Trip Ideas for Your Kissimmee Vacation

Find inspiration for your trip to Central Florida with articles, lists and itineraries featuring things to do and places to explore.

Located minutes from Orlando, Kissimmee is your gateway to Central Florida’s must-do adventures: thrilling airboat rides, vibrant local festivals, family-friendly theme parks, and all the shopping and dining options you could dream of. The hard part is deciding where to start, but that’s where we come in.

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A Couple stands with birds on their arms in Kissimmee

Five Birding Hot Spots in Kissimmee

Grab your binoculars and explore Kissimmee’s top birdwatching locations — from wetlands to preserves, these sites are a birder’s paradise.

Cowgirl at Silver Spurs Rodeo.

Giddy Up: Rodeo Experiences in Kissimmee

Experience thrilling rodeo events in Kissimmee, Florida, from bull riding and barrel racing at Silver Spurs Arena to family-friendly cowboy fun.

A roseate spoonbill spreads its pink wings while perched atop green branches against a clear blue Florida sky. — A roseate spoonbill is one of many beautiful bird species you can spot in Kissimmee’s natural spaces.

Epic Birdwatching in Kissimmee

Florida is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, and Kissimmee’s wild side offers some of the best birdwatching opportunities year-round.

Audra Miller sits on the stage at Dr Phillips Center singing into a microphone — Hear Audra's melodic performance in her episode of The Kissimmee Experience.

Audra Miller: Performance Venues Around Kissimmee

Take in the ambiance of Central Florida’s top performance venues with musician Audra Miller.

Jeff Musial holds an albino alligator in front of the trees at Wild Florida. — Check out the exotic animals in Jeff's episode of The Kissimmee Experience.

Jeff Musial: Animals Adventures in Kissimmee

Kissimmee is full of unforgettable animal encounters, from safari parks and Gatorland icons to classic Florida attractions with plenty of personality. In this episode of The Kissimmee Experience, wildlife expert Jeff Musial — known to audiences from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, iCarly, and beyond — dives into some of the region’s most exciting ways to meet creatures big and small. Follow along for inspiration for your own wild adventure.

Carla Rhodes and Jen Bonner birdwatch with a long-lens camera at Omni Resort. — Tag along with Carla Rhodes in the sixth episode of The Kissimmee Experience.

Carla Rhodes: Eco Adventures and Birding in Kissimmee

From airboat rides through the Everglades to birdwatching across pristine conservation areas, explore the wild side of Kissimmee featured in The Kissimmee Experience.

Girl in yellow dress takes photo in front of Monument of States in Downtown Kissimmee. — The Monument of States in Kissimmee, Florida, a colorful, tiered structure made of stones, plaques, and items representing all American states.

A Local’s Guide to Historic Downtown Kissimmee

See Downtown Kissimmee's top historical buildings and sites during your visit.

Wild Florida Drive Through Safari

Visit Wild Florida Adventure Park for Florida’s Best Wildlife Adventures

See the natural side of the Sunshine State at Wild Florida Adventure Park, an outdoor adventure park in Kissimmee. Ride an airboat, stroll around to see animals, or take a drive through the Safari Park.

Welcome to Kissimmee Sign in Downtown Kissimmee — Welcome to Kissimmee

Historical Sites in Central Florida All History Buffs Should Visit

From iconic landmarks to intriguing museums and solemn memorials, the area offers a treasure trove of historical sites that every history buff should explore.

Ami Vitale

Ami Vitale: A Journey Through Kissimmee’s Wild and Peaceful Places

In this episode of The Kissimmee Experience, award-winning photographer Ami Vitale joins host Jen Bonner to explore the beauty, balance, and wonder of Kissimmee’s natural world, from wildlife encounters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to serene moments at Bok Tower Gardens.