Guidebook for Kissimmee and Theme Parks
Entertainment & Activities
Celebration is a model town originally developed by Walt Disney. It has interesting buildings, a series of walking and bicycling trails (you can rent bikes) through the swamps and around the lakes, nice restaurants ($$) and a small movie theater.
384 locals recommend
Celebration
Celebration is a model town originally developed by Walt Disney. It has interesting buildings, a series of walking and bicycling trails (you can rent bikes) through the swamps and around the lakes, nice restaurants ($$) and a small movie theater.
One of our favorite places in Walt Disney World
1272 locals recommend
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
2901 Osceola PkwyOne of our favorite places in Walt Disney World
We love Universal, it has great attractions including Harry Potter. Surprisingly my kids still love the E.T. ride. Not as costly as Disney.
1684 locals recommend
Universal Orlando Resort
6000 Universal BlvdWe love Universal, it has great attractions including Harry Potter. Surprisingly my kids still love the E.T. ride. Not as costly as Disney.
Jaw dropping lego, child friendly rides and beautiful grounds. The only drawback is it takes 45 to 60 minutes to get there. Our kids go every time we visit.
513 locals recommend
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
1 Legoland WayJaw dropping lego, child friendly rides and beautiful grounds. The only drawback is it takes 45 to 60 minutes to get there. Our kids go every time we visit.
Over 20 acres of Dinosaurs. Great fun for all the family. Reasonably priced. Well reviewed by one of our guests.
99 locals recommend
Dinosaur World
5145 Harvey Tew RdOver 20 acres of Dinosaurs. Great fun for all the family. Reasonably priced. Well reviewed by one of our guests.
Good zoo for families, consider combing with a trip to Cape Canaveral.
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdGood zoo for families, consider combing with a trip to Cape Canaveral.
Shops, need I say anything else? Especially clothes and fast food type restaurants. Also furniture and hardware.
256 locals recommend
Loop West Shopping Center
3208 N John Young PkwyShops, need I say anything else? Especially clothes and fast food type restaurants. Also furniture and hardware.
Sightseeing
Over an hours drive away. Worth the trip if you have an interest in space, rockets and moon landers. There is also a great ride. Cocoa Beach is nearby.
772 locals recommend
Kennedy Space Center
Over an hours drive away. Worth the trip if you have an interest in space, rockets and moon landers. There is also a great ride. Cocoa Beach is nearby.
Essentials
Open 24 hours, food, essentials, and everything else. A great place to buy anything you need the first night. It is about a 5 minute drive from Terra Verde
859 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3250 Vineland RdOpen 24 hours, food, essentials, and everything else. A great place to buy anything you need the first night. It is about a 5 minute drive from Terra Verde
Wawa is a 24 hour convenience store that makes great pizza (free delivery). It is close to the Walmart Supercentre.
4307 W Vine St
Wawa is a 24 hour convenience store that makes great pizza (free delivery). It is close to the Walmart Supercentre.
Great place for upmarket groceries
179 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Regency Village Shopping Center
8145 Vineland AveGreat place for upmarket groceries
Parks & Nature
Nice trails through Florida woodland, examples of early settlers homes. Rent a canoe and float through the Everglades. Close by - about 5 to 10 minutes drive. Good for a morning or afternoon.
213 locals recommend
Shingle Creek Regional Park - Steffee Landing
4280 W Vine StNice trails through Florida woodland, examples of early settlers homes. Rent a canoe and float through the Everglades. Close by - about 5 to 10 minutes drive. Good for a morning or afternoon.
In winter, check where the Manatees are congregating. Blue Spring State Park is worth the trip.
407 locals recommend
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveIn winter, check where the Manatees are congregating. Blue Spring State Park is worth the trip.
Food scene
El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant
4565 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyAuthentic Mexican food
Traveler advice
Getting around
Car Rental
I currently prefer to rent from Budget or Alamo and pick up my car directly at the airport. You may want to check out the Visitor Toll Pass option to help with tolls, you have to do this independently of the rental company.