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Your Guide to Outdoor Experiences in Kissimmee

Whether you’re a daredevil or a down-to-earth type, you’ll find your ideal adventure under the Central Florida sun. Go biking, play mini golf, take a hot air balloon ride, come face to face with Florida's wild creatures, and more.

A colorful hot air balloon floats low over a wide green field on a clear morning, with light fog in the distance and trees lining the horizon.

Some mornings lift your spirits — this one lifts you right into the sky.

Fresh air has a way of making everything feel a little lighter. Time outdoors can lift your mood, ease stress, and add an extra spark to your day, and in Kissimmee, getting outside is always in season. Thanks to Central Florida’s mild weather and abundant sunshine, outdoor spaces and activities can be enjoyed year-round, whether you’re visiting in the heart of summer or during the cooler winter months.

From peaceful lakes and scenic trails to heart-pounding adventures that get your adrenaline going, Kissimmee offers outdoor experiences for every pace and personality. Whether you prefer laid-back exploration or pulse-quickening fun, here are a few ways to make the most of the great outdoors during your visit.

Go Exploring by Bike

Grab a classic bike at Celebration Bike Rental and cruise around the picture-perfect town of Celebration on two wheels. This charming community was planned by award-winning architects from The Walt Disney Company and delivers heart-warming, nostalgic vibes along with trails that take you through beautiful natural scenes. It’s a great way for those with varying activity levels to explore together and enjoy a day spent outside. Whether you set out on a scavenger hunt or discover this Insta-worthy small town on your own, you'll have a blast. 

A woman stands beside a yellow cruiser bike along a lakeside path in Celebration, Florida, with pastel waterfront buildings reflected in the calm water behind her.

Slow mornings, scenic paths, and a bike ride that feels like a postcard. Exploring Celebration by bike is an easy, breezy way to take it all in.

Tackle a Treetop Adventure Course

If you’re in need of a dose of adrenaline after spending time at home, Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park is just the ticket! Five color-coded courses (including one just for kids), that get progressively more challenging, across this 15-acre park offer a full day’s worth of adventure in the treetops. Climb through a real pine forest, leap into nets, cross wobbly suspended bridges, balance on skateboards, and soar to an awesome finish on giant zip lines. If you’ve always wanted to swing through the air on a giant trapeze, this is your chance to check that dream off your bucket list.

Young boy crosses a suspended log bridge high above the ground on an outdoor ropes course surrounded by trees at Tree Trek Adventure Park.

Take your Florida vacation to new heights at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park.

Have a Hot Air Balloon Adventure

This one is for all the early birds out there. Float over treetops as the sun rises with Bob’s Balloon Rides and see Kissimmee from a new, serene perspective. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and try to catch the reflection of your brilliantly colored balloon on the lakes below as you glide over the water. You’ll often share the air with other balloons, so be sure to wave. One of the coolest parts of a hot air balloon ride is the landing — because you never know quite where it will be. These balloons rely on their pilot’s knowledge of air currents to get around, so your final destination will always be a bit of a surprise!

Two hot air balloons—one large and close, one smaller in the distance—float against a bright blue sky with soft, scattered clouds.

Morning skies over Kissimmee set the stage for a peaceful ascent into the clouds.

 

Play Mini Golf

Calling all swashbucklers. Perfect your putting prowess at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, where adventure and education go hand in hand. This mini golf experience takes you through caves, tropical lagoons, waterfalls, and more as you putt your way to Captain Kidd’s treasure ship. With opportunities to learn a little pirate history mixed in with mini golf fun, Pirate’s Island brings out the inner adventurer in everyone.

A family crosses a colorful wooden bridge at a lush mini golf course with waterfalls, palm trees, and a lagoon, with a roller coaster visible in the background.

Putt-putt with a side of paradise. Mini golf turns into a full-on adventure when bridges, waterfalls, and a little friendly competition are part of the fun.

Experience Natural Florida

A vivid orange butterfly with black markings delicately perches on a visitor’s manicured hand at Boggy Creek Adventures’ Butterfly Garden in Kissimmee, Florida, surrounded by vibrant pink flowers and lush greenery.

Get friendly with striking orange butterflies at the Butterfly Garden at Boggy Creek Adventures in Kissimmee, Florida.

Did you know Kissimmee was an early cowboy settlement and ranch town? Get a taste of life as a cattle rustler at Lazy H Ranch, where you can saddle up and go horseback riding through open prairies, under hundred-year-old live oaks, and along the shores of Lake Tohopekaliga. As you make your way across the Kissimmee Valley, you’ll discover a true connection with nature and amazing landscapes that show Florida’s beautiful biodiversity.

You could also discover 32 acres of Florida’s natural beauty at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, one of the most popular outdoor activities in Kissimmee. Start your adventure by mining for treasures at the water tower, where kids and adults alike can uncover gems, fossils, arrowheads, and even alligator teeth. Then, take a peaceful stroll through Lily’s Butterfly Garden, a colorful oasis where delicate butterflies flutter among native plants—a perfect spot for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Once you’re ready for more thrills, climb aboard your airboat for a half-hour or full-hour tour of Lake Tohopekaliga. These guided Boggy Creek airboat tours glide across the wetlands, giving you the chance to spot alligators, wading birds, and other Central Florida wildlife in their natural habitats.

When hunger strikes, head to Boggy Creek’s on-site barbecue restaurant and dig into Florida-style favorites like gator tail, beef brisket, and pulled pork. It’s the perfect way to round out a day of eco-friendly adventures in Central Florida.

See Wild Animals

If you love animals, you’ll find creatures of all shapes and sizes around here. Head to Wild Florida Adventure Park for authentic Florida experiences — like exploring the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Zoom along the surface of Lake Cypress in an airboat while looking for alligators, eagles, wild hogs, and more. Plus the Gator and Wildlife Park is home to more than 200 exotic animals.

A woman smiles while gently feeding a sloth that hangs upside down from a branch in a lush, outdoor habitat.

Sharing a slow and sweet moment with one of Wild Florida’s most lovable residents.

Have you ever wondered where the Alligator Capital of the World is? It’s right here at Gatorland. Stroll through those gaping gator jaws at the park’s entrance and discover a lush world full of crocs, an aviary, a petting zoo, and an adrenaline-pumping zip line ride over hundreds of gators!

Family observes alligators by the water at Gatorland in Kissimmee, surrounded by lush greenery.

Enjoy a close-up look at Florida’s famous residents during a day of adventure at Gatorland near Kissimmee.

Coming to visit soon? Keep us in the loop on Facebook and Instagram with #MyKissimmee and share your outdoor adventures with us. For even more inspiration, subscribe to our newsletter, check out our Things to Do page, and get out and explore!

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