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Things to do in Old Town Kissimmee
Who can resist a spin on a custom-made carousel? The Old Town Ferris Wheel is one of the best things to do in Old Town Kissimmee. You'll get amazing views of Kissimmee that stretch as far as the eye can see, from one of its 18 colorful gondolas.
Six people can fit into each gondola, so the whole family can ride together high over Highway 192. Don't forget to wave at the people below from 85 feet in the air!
The Old Town Ferris Wheel is one of the best things to do in Old Town Kissimmee at night, when you can watch more than 6,000 LED lights illuminating the Kissimmee skies.
Old Town Kissimmee is famous for its Saturday Classic Car Show, which has been a local tradition for over 30 years.
Every Saturday at 1 p.m., the crowds get revved up for a parade of show-quality cars from before 1983. There are classic hot rods, street rods, and antiques, plus live music and a great vibe.
The cars start their cruise at 8.30 p.m., so don't go home before catching them in action – the whole family will agree it's one of the best things to do in Old Town Kissimmee.
The Muscle Car Show & Cruise is another of the best things to do in Old Town Kissimmee, simply because there is nothing else quite like it. Watch a parade of high-performance engines with a whole lot of horsepower every Friday night, accompanied by music and a bunch of family fun.
The Friday Muscle Car Show starts at 3 p.m. and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964. You'll also see newer classics from 1983 and older. Don't go home early, the cruise starts at 8:30 p.m. and all registered cars can participate.
If you have kids in tow, here's one of the spookiest things to do in Old Town Kissimmee. Send them inside the area's only year-round haunted house, Mortem Manor. They'll scream their way up and down two full floors of jump scares and haunted thrills... and so will you.
Known as one of the best haunted houses in America, Mortem Manor has unforgiving live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects to scare you silly.
If the little ones are interested in learning all about magic, the Great Magic Hall is one of the most exciting things to do in Old Town Kissimmee. Get your magic wands ready and conjure up a fun time exploring the many rooms in the atmospheric building, which explain the artistry of magic.
Watch magicians do their tricks and magic performances, and buy your own magic equipment in the shop.
Tips for visiting Old Town Kissimmee
There are lots of things to do in Old Town Kissimmee and luckily it is free to enter and walk around. But if you want to enjoy any of the rides or amusements in this old vintage town, you'll need to pay! There are more than 70 shops and restaurants in Old Town Kissimmee, plus lots of fun family-friendly amusements. It's worth a look inside, whatever your budget.
There are lots of things to do in Old Town Kissimmee, enough to keep you busy all day in fact, from awesome shopping to unique family-friendly restaurants and a giant Ferris wheel. People usually spend about 3 to 3.5 hours in Old Town Kissimmee.
The best time to visit Old Town Kissimmee is during the winter months when there's light rainfall, lots of sunlight and comfortable temperatures. The average seasonal temperature during the months of December, January, and February is usually around 74°F, with an average low of between 50 and 51°F.
Friday or Saturday in the late afternoon is the best time of the week to visit Old Town Kissimmee if you want to see a car cruise. The Muscle Car Show starts every Friday at 8:30 p.m. The Saturday Night Classic Car Cruise starts every Saturday at 8.30 p.m.
You'll find lots of free parking opportunities at Old Town Kissimmee. Just drive up and keep your eye out for a space. There's also an adjacent paid parking lot that offers extra parking. There are many amazing things to do in Old Town Kissimmee and some events may incur a fee.
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About: Old Town Kissimmee
Old Town Kissimmee gives visitors a sense of vintage Americana, from classic cars and fairground attractions to old-fashioned store fronts. It is located roughly five minutes' drive from Disney World, Orlando.