Kissimmee

Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County (Florida) | Osceola County. Kissimmee (pronounced /kiˈsimi/, accent on second syllable) is a popular Central Florida tourist destination because of its sunny weather, spring training baseball for major league clubs, and close proximity to Disney World.

An introduction to Kissimmee

Shingle Creek Park - Canoe - Shingle Creek Regional Park

Located just south of Orlando in what is commonly referred to as the "Kissimmee-St. Cloud" area, due to the short distance between it and the adjacent city of St. Cloud. It is centered directly between St. Cloud and Disney World on Highway 192 and leads into SR-535, which leads directly into Disney World theme parks. Most tourist activity is centered around Highway 192 (commonly called Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway and Vine Street in the city of Kissimmee). Since the opening of Disney World in 1971, Kissimmee has been primarily a tourist-driven town. Before that the town relied on agriculture and ranching, with a population of just over four thousand through the 1950s.

Travel to Kissimmee

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Kissimmee

• Orlando International Airport (IATA Flight Code: MCO), your entry point for most international and domestic flights. It is about a 25 minutes drive down I-4 from Kissimmee. Be aware that airport security lines can become extremely long (1 hour), especially during the summer tourist season and near holidays. Combined with long check-in lines, it is advisable to arrive 2-3 hours before your scheduled departure.
• Kissimmee Gateway Airport (IATA Flight Code: ISM) - The closest general aviation facility to Walt Disney World, Sea World, UNIVERSAL Orlando and the Orlando-Orange County Convention Center. Used primarily for private business jets or small commercial aircraft.

By car

Most visitors arrive on the Florida Turnpike by taking exit 242 (going north) or exit 249 (coming south). Be aware that the turnpike uses automated toll collection booths on many exits that require exact change, so be sure to have a pocketful of quarters with you when driving.

By Rail

Kissimmee is served by two daily Amtrak trains and the Silver Star and Silver Meteor. Both run between New York City and Miami, taking slightly different routes. Also the Silver Star makes a detour to serve Tampa, adding two extra hours for southbound services. Kissimmee station GPS 28.293730,-81.404242 is conveniently located in downtown at 111 E Dakin Ave.

The regional commuter rail system SunRail has hourly trains from Orlando, with a journey time of 25 minutes.

Get Around

Travel on a Bus in Kissimmee

Kissimmee's public transportation is the Lynx bus service. Trips cost $2 per ride (transfers included). Check out Go Lynx for routes and fares. +1 407-841-LYNX.

By car

Interstate 4 is the most preferred route, and carries a driver toward Tampa going west and downtown Orlando and Daytona Beach going east. The road can get very congested at times. The Osceola Parkway is a toll road that runs parallel to 192.

The primary surface highway in Kissimmee is US 192, running west to east through the area. From Hoagland Blvd. (near the city's municipal airport) to the west, it features large purple "mile marker" towers which serve as reference points through their tourist area. (The main entrance to Walt Disney World is at mile marker 7.)

What to See

Osceola County Stadium main - Osceola County Stadium Silver Spurs Arena - Silver Spurs Arena Osceola County Historical Society - Osceola County Historical Society Museum

• Old Town - by mile marker 8 on Highway 192 - They have a classic vehicle show on the weekends, lots of shops and a couple restaurants, and a free Ferris wheel (if you find the coupon in one of the many coupon books) as well as other rides (including a giant human sling shot). Coupon books found in all hotels, Denny's, Pancake House.

• Osceola Heritage Park - 1875 Silver Spur Ln☎ +1 321 697-3333

(2 mi North on I-92 from Turnpike)- Events and recreation complex that includes Osceola County Stadium, Silver Spurs Arena, and other facilities.

• Osceola County Stadium 28.298333, -81.363889 ☎ +1 407-933-5400 - Osceola County Stadium Osceola County Stadium main Home of the Gulf Coast League Astros, a Rookie-level affiliate of the Houston Astros.

• Silver Spurs Arena is a multipurpose events arena which hosts shows ranging from rock concerts to competitive rodeos. The annual Silver Spurs Rodeo is hosted here every year in late February.

• Warbird Air Museum - 231 North Hoagland Blvd ☎ +1 407 933-1942 - This is an active work shop rather than a museum which specializes in restoring WW2 aircraft to flying condition. Guided Tours in Kissimmee by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available of the work shops and hangers which are crammed with wrecks and bits and pieces of rare aircraft, as well as planes which are flyable or are being restored.

• Osceola County Historical Society - 750 North Bass Road ☎ +1 407 396-8644 Opening Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 4PM $5 Historical village and museum of Kissimmee, with authentic buildings such as a cracker house and horse stables.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kissimmee

Shingle Creek Park - Canoeing at Shingle Creek Regional Park

Al Arabiya Wide World of Sports GPS 28.3369,-81.5531

• Fun Spot America - Kissimmee - 28.3300, -81.5141
• Old Town Theme Park GPS 28.3317,-81.5173
• Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida (Zipline Safari) - ☎ +1 407 957-9794 - Journey deep into Forever Florida, a 4700 acre eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area, preserved just as nature intended. This beautiful site boasts 9 distinct Florida ecosystems and an endless array of natural flora and fauna including alligators, black bears, nearly two hundred species of birds and the endangered Florida panther. Choose your own fully-guided adventure: Coach Safari, Horseback Safari, soar through the treetops on the Zipline Safari. Reservations required.

• SkyScapes Balloon Tours ☎ +1 407 856-4606
• Boggy Creek Airboat & Swamp Buggy Rides - ☎ +1 407 344-9550 - Naturalists often refer to Boggy Creek wetlands as, 'The Central Florida Everglades'. Take one of these airboat or swamp buggy rides for an up-close look at exotic birds, turtles. 9AM Monday - 5:30PM daily.

• Lake Tohopekaliga - Known locally as "Lake Toho," it is the largest lake in Osceola County (Florida) | Osceola County, and is renowned for some of the best bass fishing in the state.

• Shingle Creek Regional Park (Steffee Landing) - 4265 West Vine Street 7 mi E of I-4 on US 192 (exit 64A), on US 192 on right side near marker 15 ☎ +1 407 742-7800 Opening Hours: October - Mar 8AM Monday - 5PM, April - September 8AM Monday - 7PM A nature park that encompasses 1,033 acres of natural Florida along the banks of beautiful Shingle Creek-Headwaters to the Everglades. The park features hiking/canoeing trails, picnicking and play areas placed amongst the remnants of the historic Shingle Creek community's pioneer homes and farms.

• Babb Landing - 2491 Babb Road 7 mi E of I-4 on US 192 (exit 64A). Turn left on Old Vineland Road, Right on Babb Road - Park entrance located at the termination point of some of the hiking and canoeing trails.

• Art In Motion LLC Custom Motorcycles - 1503 Ross Avenue off of US 192 ☎ +1 407-847-0119 - Here you can see custom motorycles being built. At their .6 acre facility, you can visit a working motorcycle shop with 100% custom motorcycles, motorcycle customizing, a full parts counter and gifts. The "three-wheeler" restroom offers a "magic spot" where if you park your vehicle in the right place out front, you can see it projected upside-down on the silver wall inside. Also offers a "build your own bike while on vacation" service for people with the inclination to build a motorcycle but not enough time or knowledge to do this on their own.

• Fun Spot America-Kissimmee - 2850 Florida Plaza Blvd. 28.3306, -81.5148 On Highway 192 near Celebration & Disney ☎ +1 407 397-2509 Opening Hours: 10:00-24:00 Small amusement park with rollercoasters, go-karts and thrill rides.

Shopping

• The Loop - The Loop (Kissimmee) 48399 Large shopping center, opened in 2007, with a wide variety of anchor stores, restaurants, and specialty retailers, including a movie theater.

• Walt Disney World/Disney Springs|Disney Springs (2 minutes off of 192; North on 535) in Lake Buena Vista offers a wide range of specialty stores.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Capone's - 4740 West Highway 192 +1-800-220-8428 Gangster themed dinner show featuring period costumes and comedy.

• Fat Boys' Bar-BQ 1606 West Vine St☎ +1 407 847-7098 $6-8 Traditional, quality Bar-BQ. A local favorite.

• Medieval Times - 4510 West Irlo Bronson Highway +1-888-WE-JOUST $58.95 Dinner show with medieval reenactments including horseback jousting, all set in a huge castle.

• Tarantino's Italian Restaurant - 10 West Monument Ave☎ +1 407 870-2622 - Family owned and operated Italian restaurant.

• Boston Lobster Feast - 6071 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. (US 192), Kissimmee, FL On north side of US 192 just west of Hwy. 417 ☎ +1 407 396-2606 Opening Hours: 4-10 PM Monday - Fr; 2-10 PM Saturday to Sun Somewhat pricey An all-you-can-eat place that has a fairly large variety of seafood, desserts, salads. A location of this eatery is on International Drive, in Orlando.

• Breeze - 7 E Dakin Ave 28.293969, -81.405075 ☎ +1 407-555-5156 - Offers a large selection of whiskey as well as craft soft drinks. DJs and live music during weekends.

• The Fox & Hounds Public House - 3514 West Vine Street 28.304120, -81.438607 ☎ +1 407 847-9927 - Authentic British pub with great atmosphere.

• Vintage Vino - 14 E Dakin Ave 28.293734, -81.405270 ☎ +1 917-627-8432 - Small bar that also serves craft soft drinks and excellent cheeses.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are a vast number of lodging options around the parks, with quality varying greatly. In general lodging prices decrease the further away from Disney World you travel. Families and groups planning multi-day stays may also want to consider short-term rentals, vacation homes, or timeshares in the Disney-area; in general these may offer a better value when multiple rooms are needed for a 3 nights or more. At the last count and there were over 15,000 such vacation rentals in Kissimmee alone, offering roughly 60,000 bedrooms, sleeping 120,000 guests each night.

Lodging is also available in the nearby towns of Davenport (Florida)#Sleep|Davenport, Orlando#Sleep|Orlando, and Lake Buena Vista#Sleep|Lake Buena Vista.

• Kapp and Kappy B&B - 21 North Clyde Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34741 28.29262, -81.41310 Located on the junction of N. Clyde & Verona Ave, One block North of Emmett Street in S. Beaumont Historic District ☎ +1 407-205-9992 Check-in: 5:00 pm / Check-out: 9:00 am 150 Located in Kissimmee's Autrey House, Kapp & Kappy B&B is your home away from home. Built in 1913 and completely renovated in 2016 and the house combines all the charm of a century-old home with modern amenities and a funky elegant decor.All of the guest rooms in the original Autrey house require walking up a single flight of stairs, since they are located on the second floor. Each has en-suite bathroom with shower, Keurig coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, flat-screen TV and a sitting area. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the residence.

• Best Western Lakeside - 7769 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway +1-800-651-1005
• Galleria Palms - 3000 Maingate Lane Kissimmee FL,34747☎ +1 407 396-6300 +1 407 396-8989 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM

• Holiday Inn Express - ☎ +1 407 997-1700 +1 407-997-1701
• Masters Inn Kissimmee - 5367 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy☎ +1 407-396-4020 - AAA approved economy hotel offers discounted room rates close to the parks, and free shuttle transportation to get you there.

• Masters Inn Maingate - 2945 Entry Point Blvd ☎ +1 407 396-7743 Suites, free continental breakfast, and free transportation to Disney.

• Quality Suites Royale Parc Suites | 5876 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy☎ +1 407-396-8040 +1-800-268-6048 One- and two-bedroom suites that can sleep up to 10 people with kitchenettes, decorated in a French Quarter motif. Amenities include pools and sundeck, game room, fitness and business centre. Free breakfast buffet, nightly managers reception and wireless internet. One mile from the gates of Walt Disney World Resort, with free scheduled shuttle to major theme parks.

• Radisson Resort - 2900 Parkway Blvd - A 718 room resort located on 20 acres of tropically landscaped groups and is just 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World. 3 pools, cascading waterfalls, 2 whirlpools and a 40' water slide. Extensive on site Kids Activities program.

• Ramada Gateway Kissimmee - 7470 West Irlo Bronson Hwy☎ +1 407 396-4400 +1-800-327-9170 A designated "Walt Disney World Good Neighbor" hotel. Restaurant on-site, fitness center, discount tickets on website, 2 pools, meeting space and free shuttle to Walt Disney World.

• Runaway Beach Club - 3000 Bonfire Beach Dr +1-866-289-0238 Runaway Beach Club is a family resort where you can choose a 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom suite with Key West cottage-style furnishings.

• Silver Lake Resort - 7751 Black Lake Road +1-888-828-6745 A beautiful resort offering 1 and 2 bedroom condos with amenities including a clubhouse, 3 pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, a movie theater, a fitness center, cabana bar, simulated golf, game room, Internet access, fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TVs and Jacuzzi tubs, and is located next door to the Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom.

• Suites at Old Town 5820 West Irlo Bronson Highway +1-800-327-9126 1 mi from Disney Parks. Apartment style suites with full kitchens, dining area and living room with murphy bed. 1 bedroom suite-sleeps 6, 2 bedroom suite-sleeps 10, free shuttle to parks, full eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, full sized refrigerator & coffee maker, spacious dining & living rooms, each room has 2 TV's & private balcony or patio, free cable TV & HBO, 2 large heated swimming pools, coin laundry on site, game room, and outdoor grill/picnic. Walking distance to 18 restaurants; clubs/bars; Property is next door to Old Town Entertainment and amusement center.

• Claremont Kissimmee - 6051 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway 34747 - From USD 50.85 Bedroom Suite, Double deluxe and King deluxe, all equipped with Air-conditioning, Cable TV and Safe. Facilities and services are Swimming pool, Café and High-speed Internet access.

• Comfort Suites Maingate East - 2775 Florida Plaza Blvd ☎ +1 407 397-7848 - All-suite rooms with free Internet access, deluxe Continental breakfast, and scheduled shuttle service to major theme parks. Outdoor swimmingpool open 24 hours a day.

• Cypress Cove Nudist Resort - 4425 Pleasant Hill Road +1-888-683-3140 Nude resort offering villas and camper amenities.

• Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa | 8545 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway +1-866-797-0018 All Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa suites come complete with the luxury features you would expect at a high end resort. Beyond the attended entrance, a luxurious lakeside suite in a truly majestic realm to call your very own.

• Ramada Heritage Park Kissimmee - ☎ +1 407 846-4646 - 2145 E Irlo Bronson Memorial.

• Ramada Resort Eastgate - 5150 West Irlo Bronson Hwy☎ +1 407 396-1111
• Seralago Hotel & Suites Main Gate East - 5678 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy☎ +1 407 396-4488 Disney Good Neighbor Hotel, free scheduled shuttle to Disney Ticket and Transportation Center - 3 miles away, family friendly, cat friendly, restaurant, 2 pools, laundry facility, free nightly family movies in hotel theater, all rooms include microwave and mini-refrigerator, Kid's Suites and 2 Room Suites available.

• Travelodge Suites | 5399 West Irlo Bronson☎ +1 407 966-4418
• Westgate Towers - 7600 West Irlo Bronson Highway +1-888-808-7410 One mile from the gates of Walt Disney World Resort, has a restaurant on-site, pools, a gym and interior corridor rooms.

• Westgate Town Center Resort - 2770 Old Lake Wilson Road +1-888-808-7410 Studios, 2-, 3-, 4-bedroom villas with full kitchens, washer/dryers and whirlpool tubs. Amenities include movie theater, kids club, mini golf, tennis, marina, pools and hot tubs.

• lord Palms Resort & Spa - 6000 West Osceola Pkwy 28.3428, -81.5258 ☎ +1 407 586-0000 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Panorama.Gaylord Palms Front Located five minutes from Walt Disney World, this resort includes a 4.5-acre glass-covered atrium that celebrates the entire state of Florida and contains trees and a stream. Features restaurants, La Petite Academy Kids Station, Canyon Ranch SpaClub, shops and live animal displays. Good sized rooms.

Internet & Phones

Kissimmee and the whole Orlando area requires the area code to be dialed, even when calling a local number.

Travel Next

• Disney World is minutes away, just north.
• Orlando hosts Sea World and Universal Studios, 10 miles north on the Florida Turnpike.

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