Step into the vibrant heart of Kissimmee and immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of Old Town! Photo courtesy of Visit Florida

Must-See Kissimmee Attractions

1. Boggy Creek Airboat Tours

Glide through the wild side of Florida on an airboat ride, where gators, turtles, and birds can be spotted in their element. Their 32-acre park also boasts a butterfly garden, gem mining, and an onsite BBQ restaurant.

2. Escapology at Sunset Walk

Team up with your family to crack puzzles and beat the clock in themed escape rooms. A perfect rainy-day adventure—or just a chance to prove who’s the real genius in the family. Some rooms even have a special Kids Mode, designed for ages 7-14.

3. Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

Orlando Tree Trek is a ropes and zipline park where you can swing, climb, and fly through the trees. There are courses for kids and adults, so the whole family can feel like Tarzan.

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Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Photo by the author

4. Island H2O Water Park

Splash around at this tech-savvy water park right by Margaritaville Resort. With water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and even selfie stations, this water park is the perfect way to cool off from the Florida heat! The park also hosts fun seasonal events like Matinee Movie Mondays and Family Foam Parties.

5. Kissimmee Go-Karts

Zoom around one of the longest go-kart tracks in Central Florida, and while you're there, check out the arcade and live gator feeding area.

6. Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek

Step back into the 1800s at Pioneer Village —explore old homesteads, blacksmith shops, and schoolhouses, while learning how Kissimmee’s early settlers lived. It's fun and educational!

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7. Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Need a break? This peaceful spot is perfect for lakeside picnics, splash pad fun, fishing, playgrounds, and photo-worthy sunsets. A local favorite!

Visit Gatorland and get up close and personal with Orlando's toothiest residents. Photo by the author
 

8. Gatorland

Combine the thrill of an awesome theme park with Florida's favorite reptile and you get Gatorland! This is alligator-themed attraction houses thousands of alligators, as well as a petting zoo (with furry, friendly mammals), live shows, splash park, and more.

Meet a sloth at Wild Florida's animal encounters. Photo courtesy Wild Florida/Visit Florida
 

9. Wild Florida

Wild Florida has a safari drive-thru, gator park, and airboat rides. You can meet exotic animals, take a selfie with a sloth, and get up close with some of Florida’s coolest wildlife.

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Fun Spot is the place for fun the whole family can enjoy.

10. Old Town and 11. Fun Spot Kissimmee

Double the fun in one awesome location! Old Town delivers retro vibes with classic car cruises, quirky shops, an arcade, and a Mortem Manor year-round haunted house. Fun Spot Kissimmee, located next door, cranks up the excitement with roller coasters, go-karts, and the 300-foot SkyCoaster.

12. Silver Spurs Rodeo

Let your little ones unlock their inner cowboys and cowgirls by visiting the rodeo. Events occur throughout the year so plan accordingly.

Dig into a four-course meal fit for royalty while watching jousting, sword fighting and games of skill. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner

Kid-Approved Kissimmee Restaurants

13. Big John’s Rockin' BBQ

Located across from Kissimmee Lakefront Park, this popular BBQ restaurant serves slow-cooked meats, Southern sides, and the kind of portions that satisfy hunger from a day spent at the Orlando theme parks.

14. Construction Zone Restaurant

This brand-new Kissimmee restaurant is a construction-themed dining adventure! Kids will be wowed by the impressive decor while munching on burgers and wings.

15. Crush Yard

Indoor pickleball plus good eats? Say hello to Crush Yard. Families can play and dine at this modern, sporty hangout, featuring 10 indoor pickleball courts, arcade games, and a full-service restaurant.

16. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Cheer on your knight while feasting like royalty! Jousting, sword fighting, and no utensils make this dinner show a family favorite.

17. Rock & Brews

Rock & Brews is a hit with kids and parents alike! The rock 'n' roll vibe, outdoor seating and games, and fun music-themed decor keep little ones entertained. The kids’ menu is packed with favorites like burgers, mac and cheese, and chicken tenders.

Dive into five-acres of attractions at Reunion Resort's own on-site water park! Photo courtesy Emergent Media via Visit Florida

Family-Friendly Kissimmee Hotels

18. Gaylord Palms Resort

This resort is a wonderland for kids, featuring a towering indoor atrium full of waterfalls, seasonal events like winter's ICE! and snow tubing, and the three-acre Cypress Springs Water Park. This on-site water park includes seven water slides, an action river, and a multi-level water play structure. Parents will love the luxury touches and restaurants, too.

19. Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club

Built with kids in mind, this budget-friendly gem offers themed family rooms, suites, daily activities, pool, outdoor play areas, and an adorable kids club. It’s colorful, cozy, and all about making little ones feel like VIPs.

20. Margaritaville Resort Orlando

It’s always island time at Margaritaville Resort Orlando, with bright tropical vibes, onsite water park (Island H2O), and relaxing lagoon-style pools. Families can stay in hotel rooms or rent spacious vacation cottages—plus, dining options and entertainment at Sunset Walk are just steps away.

21. Reunion Resort

This upscale resort is perfect for families who want space to spread out. It features multi-bedroom villas, a water park featuring a lazy river and slides, eight community pools, bike rentals, miniature golf, and more.

22. Westgate Town Center Resort

Families love the huge villas, on-site water park (Shipwreck Island), movie theater, game room, and mini golf at this kid-approved resort. There’s even paddle boating on the lake and multiple on-site dining options.

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