Outdoor Recreation

Close your eyes, tilt back your head and take it all in … the great outdoors. Kissimmee has quite a bit of it, actually. Most people think a Central Florida vacation is only about the theme parks. But it doesn’t have to be. Patiently waiting at the backdoor of your Kissimmee vacation is an amazing world of native Florida swamps and scrub, working cattle ranches, beautiful lakes and streams, and incredible wildlife.

Take to the water in a canoe or kayak on an historic creek or a peaceful lake, feel the breeze in your hair as your paddle slices the waves and picture how early settlers traveled these waters. You can experience the headwaters of the Florida Everglades as you glide through wetlands on a scenic lake tour watching for birds, turtles, and alligators; or try an exhilarating wind-in-your-face airboat ride across Lake Toho.

Back on land, Kissimmee offers an abundance of hiking trails that bring you back to the sights and sounds of Old Florida. The flora and fauna of the swamps is a colorful canvas, but don’t forget to look up … you just might see an American bald eagle. The Kissimmee area has the largest nesting population in the lower 48.

So head outdoors and discover the real Florida — the outdoor beauty, wildlife, and attractions that make a Kissimmee vacation an unforgettable adventure.