Kissimmee, County seat in Central Florida, United States.
Located near Orlando, Kissimmee spans across 17.32 square miles of land and includes Lake Tohopekaliga within its boundaries.
Founded in 1881 as Allendale, the city changed its name to Kissimmee in 1883 when Hamilton Disston established drainage operations in the area.
The city maintains strong connections to its Native American heritage through its name, which originates from indigenous languages of the region.
Kissimmee serves as a transportation center with access to major highways, railways, and lies within proximity to Orlando International Airport.
The city experienced a transformation from a cattle ranching community to a tourism destination following the 1971 opening of Walt Disney World.
Location: Osceola County
Inception: 1881
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Address: Kissimmee, FL, USA
Website: http://kissimmee.org
GPS coordinates: 28.30389,-81.41278
Latest update: June 1, 2025 18:07
SeaWorld Orlando
12.9 km
Mako
12.6 km
Gatorland
5.8 km
Discovery Cove
12.3 km
Kraken Unleashed
12.7 km
Ice Breaker
12.7 km
Old Town
10.6 km
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin
12.9 km
Marriott's Orlando World Center
11.4 km
Infinity Falls
12.6 km
Fun Spot Kissimmee Old Town
10.5 km
SeaWorld SkyTower
12.8 km
Mine Blower
10.4 km
Monument of States
1.6 km
Osceola County Courthouse
1.4 km
Chocolate Museum & Cafe
11.2 km
Old Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
1.1 km
Colonial Estate
1.7 km
Wat Florida Dhammaram
5.2 km
Kissimmee Historic District
1.3 km
First United Methodist Church
1.7 km
The Ice Factory of Central Florida
6.4 km
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
14 km
Museum of Military History
8.4 km
St. Cloud Heritage Museum
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Kissimmee Lighthouse
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Fun Sport America-Kissimmee
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Osceola Arts
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