Car Hire Kissimmee - Mini guide to Kissimmee

This city in central Florida is known primarily as being a gateway to multiple major tourist locations, including Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Escape. What is less known is that Kissimmee is also a prime location for eco-tourism.

Amongst Kissimmee’s 45 designated eco-tourism attractions is Gatorland, also known as the alligator capitol of the world. This park allows guests to see and experience many exciting and educational shows such as: Jungle Crocs of the World, Gator Wrestling, Gator Jumparoo, and Snakes of Florida.

Some fascinating places in Kissimmee include the Flying Tigers Restoration Warbird Museum and the Reptile World Serpentaruim. The Warbird Museum contains a history of WWII air battles and numerous restored aircraft. The museum also has flights available in some of the craft (by arrangement). The Serpentarium features a large collection of snakes from all around the world.

Kissimmee’s interesting nightlife includes dinner and a show with the Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Wild Bill's Wild West Dinner Show Extravaganza, and Capone's Dinner and Show. The city also contains good accommodations to fit any budget.

Including nearby Walt Disney World and Universal Studio’s theme park, also easily accessible by car from Kissimmee are SeaWorld Orlando, Cypress Gardens, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Splendid China, and Water Mania.

Air travelers enjoy the advantages of the nearby Orlando International Airport or the Orlando Sanford Airport, both of which offer flights to cities around the US and the world.