Five Family Activity Ideas for Kissimmee Vacations

Kissimmee tends to get overlooked by less savvy vacationers, because Orlando is right next to it. However, Kissimmee offers a lot of fun family activities without the mile-long lines. Next time your family touches down in Kissimmee, think about trying some of these fun activities.

Happy Days Family Fun Center

With over 100 of the latest video games as well as go karts, bumper cars, a laser tag arena and a 180-foot vertical accelerator, this family amusement center is sure to fill the day with lots of laughter and entertainment.

The Happy Days Bumper Cars is the world’s largest indoor extreme bumper car ride.

Green Meadows Petting Farm

This is a great place to go especially for family with young children. Spend some quiet time in a country setting and milk the cows, watch the children ride the pony and enjoy the tractor-drawn hayride.

There are over 300 farm animals to pet and enjoy. The petting farm gives children the opportunity to enjoy farm animals while learning about them. The two-hour tour is very educational and the staffs are quite knowledgeable. For admission prices call 407.846.0770.

Fun Spot USA

Located next to Old Town, Fun Spot USA (pictured) is home to the tallest Skycoaster in the world—over 300 feet tall. Other features are the two multi-level tracks and two flat tracks extreme go-karts, G-Force dragster rides, NASCAR simulators with 5 racetracks to choose from, race themed mini-golf, bumper cars, laser tags and other family fun rides.

Parking and admission is free. You can get an unlimited armband for $34.95 or pay as you play for $2.00 per ticket. For more information call 407.397.2509.

Old Town

With specialty shops, restaurants and amusement rides, there’s something to do for the whole family at Old Town. It features classic car shows on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Everyone can enjoy the rollercoaster ride, merry-go-round, Ferris wheel and other fun rides. Tickets are $1 each. A valuepak is available for $20 and $30. For more information call 407.396.4888. Parking and general admission is free.

The Disney Wilderness Preserve

The 12,000-acre preserve is one of the last remaining undeveloped lakes in Central Florida. It protects the headwaters of the everglades ecosystem. You’ll find hundreds of wildlife species including the rare bald eagles, gopher tortoises, and Florida scrub jays among others.

This is as natural as Florida gets. A guided buggy ride is available, which provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the plants and animals that resides there and the conservatory’s effort to protect them. It’s a great learning experience for kids and adults alike.

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