FLORIDA LAKESIDE VILLAS
The villa on the Lake
- Kissimmee weather
Kissimmee is a modern spelling
of a tribal word originating from Florida Indians, 'Jororo', one of
Florida's lesser-known tribes.From theme parks to bass fishing, Kissimmee has
something for every member of the family.Historic Downtown Kissimmee,unique shops,and
numerous Parks and recreational areas.Florida has a great climate, it is not the Sunshine
State for nothing.
Nature Tours and Sightseeing.
Glades Adventures High Performance Airboat Tours
4715 Kissimmee Park
Rd.
St. Cloud, FL, 34772
407-891-2222
Boggy Creek Airboat & Wildlife Safari Rides
2001 E.
Southport Rd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-344-9550
1368 S.
Poinciana Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-846-0770
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
4330 W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-396-4660
Congo River Golf
4777 W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-396-6900
Historic Downtown
Kissimmee
P.O. Box 420002
Kissimmee, FL, 34741
407-870-9581
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
250 Lakeshore
Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34741
407-518-2501
Osceola Flea & Farmers Market
2801 E. Irlo
Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34744
407-846-2811
Full Speed Race & Golf
5720 W. Irlo
Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-397-7455
Osceola County Schools Environmental Study Center
4300
Poinciana Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34758
407-870-0551
Horse World Riding Stables, Inc.
3705
S. Poinciana Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34758
407-847-4343
Rivership Romance
433 N. Palmetto
Ave., Monroe Harbor Marina
Sanford, FL, 32771
407-321-5091
One of the favourite
places to visit. It is the place for children..... of all ages. Magic
Kingdom is probably the most visited Theme Park in Florida. This is one
of our favourites.
Our recommended attractions are Mickey's PhilharMagica, a beautiful
show,Space Mountain for the thrill seekers,Pirates of the Caribean,
recently upgraded to reflect the new films, with Captain Jack Sparrow.
Don't forget the fireworks, 'Wishes'.
Official web site link to Magic Kingdom
HERE
Where
the unexpected comes together, some great ticket offers with 2nd visit
free. Plenty of rides and Animals here.
Official web site link to Busch
Gardens HERE
A
fantastic experience that is what we thought. It is a great day and
worth the money. Although you don't spend too long with 'your' Dolphin,
Discovery Cove has so much more to offer. There is a great reef to
snorkel on, a fresh water pool, everything is supplied. The food is
very good as well and included. You can walk among rays, swim with the
fish and bring home a DVD to remember the day. (Tickets only available
direct from Discovery Cove web site) Tip - you must
book well in advance
Official web site link toDiscovery
Cove HERE
Official web site link to WET N WILD HERE
The other water Park,
again loads of rides, also the based on a furious storm theme. Great
rides, twisting slides, fast vertical shutes,again for
everyone.Ketchakiddee,Creek for the small children
Official web site link to Typhoon Lagoon HERE
Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club
1500 The Oaks
Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-933-4055
Ginn Reunion Resort Golf Course
1000
Reunion Way
Kissimmee, FL, 34747
407-662-1000
A #1 Bass Guide Service
4020
Citrus St.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
Alligator Chain of Lakes
East
Osceola County
St. Cloud, FL, 34769
408-846-5300
Lake Toho Tackle.com Fishing Guide Service - Fresh & Salt Water Charters
1879
Kings Point Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34744
407-928-2529
Sunset Sam's Fish Camp
6000 W. Osceola
Pkwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-586-1101
Waffle House
7696
W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-397-9550
Bennigan's
5877 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34747
407-390-0687
Pizza Hut
5740
W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-396-2207
Cracker Barrel
7878
W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34747
407-390-1190
Blue Spring State Park.
Named
Florida's best manatee
observation point. Blue Spring produces
105 million gallons of crystal clear water a day. Fishing, canoe and
kayak rentals, picnic areas, scuba diving, swimming, camping, nature
trails and the historic Thursby House. A designated manatee refuge,
Blue Spring is visited by numerous West Indian manatees during the
winter months. (Best avoid weekends and holidays - very crowded then)
Directions: I-4 W. to Exit 114 in Deland. West to U.S. 17, south to
French Ave. in Orange City. West on French Ave. to Park Entrance.
2100
W. French Ave.
Orange City, FL 32763
Tel: 386-775-3663.
Moss Park, (close to Orlando International Airport)
Moss Park offers 1,551 acres of recreational facilities. The park provides two boat ramps, two playgrounds, pavilions, swimming facilities, lake-side beach, ball fields, campsites, hiking trails, picnic areas with grilles, recreations programs, RV campsites, and volleyball courts. The area is open to the public from 8 a.m. To 8 p.m. Admission is $1 per person. Campsites are $10 for Orange County Residents and $15 for the general public. There are discounts for Senior Citizens. Pavilions can be reserved for $50 per day for up to 100 people. The park is located off the 417 Greeneway at SR 15, on Moss Park Rd., 4 miles Southeast of Narcoossee Road
12901 Moss Park Road Orlando, Fla. 32832.Tel: (407) 273-2327.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Boardwalk:
A 2.25-mile raised boardwalk takes visitors through four
distinct environments: a pine upland, a wet prairie, a cypress forest,
and a marsh. Interpretive signs along the boardwalk and a field guide
and Children's Activity Book available at the admissions desk in the
Blair Center allow each visitor to take the self-guided tour. Benches
and rain shelters are along the trail. For those who do not wish to
walk the full 2.25 miles, an optional trail shortens the walk to one
mile. Volunteer naturalists are usually on the boardwalk to answer
questions. Allow about 2-3 hours.
Wildlife: Wildlife sightings vary
depending on the time of year, the
weather, and even the time of day. Birds, reptiles, mammals, insects,
and a variety of native plants including wild orchids may be seen from
the boardwalk. Due to natural predators such as mosquito fish and
dragonflies, mosquitos are not a great
nuisance in the swamp.
Directions: It is at the end of Sanctuary Road West, north of Immokalee
Road (County Road 846), approximately 15 miles east from Exit 111 on
I-75. Visible, brown informational signs along Immokalee Road assist in
finding the Sanctuary. Do NOT take Exit 123 (Corkscrew Road) which does
not connect!
Tele: 239-348-9151.
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL 32839
192 Flea Market
Over 400 dealer booths under one roof with savings of between 45%-75%. Open 7 days a week from 9 AM- 6 PM. Located at mile marker 15 on hwy 192(4301 W Vine St. Kissimmee).
This is
another one of our favourites. Not one of the largest Theme
Parks, but plenty of interesting facts, and rides, combine with an
educational slant. Make sure you stop off at the free drink tasting and
sample some of the drinks from around the World.Rides include
illumiNations a great ride through History of Man, Honey I shrunk the
Audience, or ride including Test Track, a high speed ride. or Mision
Space a flight to Mars, etc.The fireworks are amazing. Make sure you
get your viewing area early. A good tip is to book a meal at one of the
many restaurants which overlook the Lake. You will then be assured of a
great view.
Official web site link to Epcot
HERE
A lively
area during the day, but it really comes alive sat night.Entertainment
include Cirque du Soleil@ ,a dazzling acrobatic show, Dining at the
Planet Hollywood@, Rainforest Cafe@, etc.A great area to explore,
fantastic shopping, play area for children including lego@ area. We
love a stroll round here and take in the atmosphere.
Official web site link to Downtown Disney
HERE
Journey
through five magical islands, rides include.Duelling Dragons, Cat in
the Hat, Incredible Hulk. Our favourites, Spiderman, Jurrasic Park, you
WILL get WET!, Dudley do-Right Ripsaw falls, wet again,myths,
cartoon characters,comic book heroes, something for all. We love it!.
Rides for old and young children.
Official web site link to Islands
of Adventure HERE
Just 45
minutes away.The Space centre is a great day out. You can tour the
launch areas, meet an astronaut, see the rockets,train in simulators
and maybe see a launch. To see an upcoming launch you have to book
early and be aware they can be delayed due to adverse weather
conditions. We have seen a launch and they are not to be missed. You
can of course see them from a distance. I have seen a launch from
within Blizzard Beach. We also saw the rocket and vapour trail from the
Villa. Look over the Conservation towards the East when they
go up!!
Official web site link to Kennedy Space
Centre HERE
ChampionsGate Golf Club
1400 Masters Blvd.
Champions
Gate, FL, 33896
407-787GOLF
Remington Golf Course
2995
Remington Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34744
407-344-4004
Orange Lake Resort & Country Club
8505 W. Irlo
Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34747
407-239-0000
A+Tom and Jerrys Charters-Florida
1780
King Charles Dr.
Kissimmee, FL, 34744
321-689-8918
Lake Kissimmee
Kissimmee,
FL
407-846-5300
Boston Lobster Feast
6071
W. Irlo Bronson Memeorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-396-2606
Captain Nemo's All You Can East Seafood Feast
5469
W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-239-7729
Outback Steakhouse
3109 W. Vine St.
Kissimmee, FL, 34741
407-931-0033
Olive Garden
5021
W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34747
407-396-1680
Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction
3081
Arabian Nights Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34747
407-239-9223
Wendy's
4755
W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-787-3577
Outdoors & Nature
Rock Springs Run Reserve State Park.
Rock Springs Run State Reserve is approximately 14,000 acres of a variety of plant communities typically found throughout Central Florida's landscape. The reserve is located approximately 30 miles north of Orlando and easily located off of I-4 at the exit for S.R. 46; then follow S.R. 46 west for almost 10 miles. The property was purchased in March 1983 for habitat preservation, for watershed protection and to provide recreational opportunities in the Central Florida area. Directions: Off S.R. 46, 3 mi. W of Wekiwa River Bridge
Off State Road 46 (at entrance to County Road 433; County Road 433 not marked) Sorrento, FL32776 Tel: 407-884-2008.Bok Sanctuary.
FL 33853.
Tel: 863.676.1408.
Shopping
Florida Mall
Lake Buena Vista Factory Shops
Your favorite designers and name brands at incredible savings everyday, a delicious food court, and our exciting events make Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores a shopper's paradise.
LBV Store Director
Orlando Premium Outlets
Stroll
through
their mediterranean style village that offers a large
collection of designer brands at great savings of 25% -65% off every
day. 110 stores featuring AG Adriano Goldschmied, Burberry, Coach,
Diesel, Dior and , Giorgio Armani, Lucky Brand Blue Jeans,Fendi, Polo
Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo and more.
Flee Markets
Maingate Flea Market
The only fully air conditioned indoor flea market with over 400 wholesale booths.Located at mile marker 10 on hwy 192(5407 W.Irlo Bronson Kissimmee)
Animal Kingdom. This
is also a fantastic Park. Try and arrive early as the heat gets too
much for the animals as well as us! There are plenty of water themed
rides to get you soaked to cool off.New rides include Expedition
Everest, we loved it!. Kilimanjaro Safari,, cool off on Kali river
Rapids, or enjoy the beautiful show, Festival of the Lion King. All
this a s well as the animals, birds, reptiles, and off course the
parade.
Official web site link to Animal Kingdom
HERE
Universal
is sometimes missed by DISNEY lovers. It is a great place with rides
for any age. Favourites include, Revenge of the Mummy, Men in Black, ET
Adventure, Twister, Terminator, and of course Jaws.! . Some great shows
take you behind the screens, see characters like Popeye in the Streets
which take you back to those Romantic fil days. Plenty to do and can be
combined with time spent in Islands of Adventure nearby.
Official web site link to Universal
HERE
We love
SeaWorld, not a large Park so can easily be combined with
another.Boasts at being the Worlds premiere Marine adventure Park. Get
close up with an array of marine life, from penguins, Dolphins, sharks,
fish, rays,plus some fantastic rides, Journey to Atlantic,yes..wet
again. Kraken,Orlandos only floorless coaster, Wild Artic, and another
favourite show Odyssea (dont miss this!). Have I forget any ?....... oh
yes of course the amazing Shamu show.!
Official web site link to SeaWorld
HERE
Yes,
snow did come to Florida and left a carpet of snow covered Mountains. A
great day to swim, lazy river, water slides, too many to list. Just
make sure you go. The children will love it. Caters for children from
tots to wrinklies!. Its hard to choose between DISNEY' s water
Parks.Why not visit them both and you decide.
Official web
site link to Blizzard Beach HERE
Falcon's Fire Golf Club
3200 Seralago Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-239-5445
Kissimmee Bay Country Club
2801
Kissimmee Bay Cir.
Kissimmee, FL, 34744
407-348-4653
Kissimmee Golf Club
3103
Florida Coach Dr.
Kissimmee, FL, 34741
407-847-2816
Big Toho Enterprises, Inc.
101
Lakeshore Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34741
407-846-2124
A Ultimate Professional Guide Service
1459
Riviera Dr.
Kissimmee, FL, 34744
407-452-6440
Reed's Bait & Boat Yard, Inc.
20
Lakeshore Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL, 34741
407-931-2404
Red Lobster
5690 W. Irlo
Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-396-6997
International House Of Pancakes
5184
W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-396-1500
Romano's Macaroni Grill
5320
W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-396-6155
Our favourite Italian Restaurant, and
close to the Villa
Website
Capone's Dinner & Show
4740
W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. (U.S. Highway 192)
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-397-2378
.
Ponderosa Restaurant
5771
W. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL, 34746
407-397-2477
Lake Kissimmee State Park,
The
park is named after Lake Kissimmee, the third largest lake in the
state. This land was once used by Native Americans for its abundance of
fish and game, making it an ideal place to live for thousands of years.
The park offers outstanding fishing, bird watching,
picnicking,
camping, boating and hiking on 13 miles of beautiful trails. Nature
lovers and photographers will enjoy the tremendous variety of plant and
animal life.
This state park did (when we last visited)
also feature a
“Cow Catchers
Camp” which was a great way for the children (and grown-ups
too) to
understand how the swamps and prairies of Florida were home to wild
cattle (and the even wilder cowboys) who used to round them up to drive
across the state to be exported to Cuba as beef in the late
1800’s.
This reconstructed open sided chikki hut, with sleeping bunks, open
fire with coffee pot constantly simmering, cattle corraled nearby and
the ‘old timers’ ready to tell all who will listen
of their cattle
catching life and exploits (but only in their own period of the
1880’s)
is a wonderful experience. Ring first to check whether this feature is
still available.
Directions:drive South of Haines
City on US27 then to Lake Wales on
S.R. 60, the park is 14 mi. northeast of the city.
14248
Camp Mack Rd.
Lake Wales, FL 33898.
Tel:863-696-1112.
De Leon Springs State Park.
Native Americans visited and used these springs as long as 6,000 years ago. By the become a winter resort promising "a fountain of youth."There is excellent swimming in the spring, which remains at 72 degrees year round. Canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals are available for exploring the springhead and spring run. Visitors can enjoy an outdoor picnic or dine at the “Old Spanish Sugar Mill” Restaurant where guests can make their own pancakes at the table. (Great fun for the whole family !) Directions: From I/4 N. of Orlando take SR.17/92, then S.R. 17 to DeLeon Springs, turn onto Ponce de Leon Blvd. The park is located at the corner of Ponce de Leon Blvd.
601 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
De Leon Springs, FL 32130
Tel: 386-985-4212.
Osceola Square Mall
Enjoy
Kissimmee's only
enclosed mall with over 50 great specialty shops, movie theaters and
food court. Features Beall's, Upton's, Eckert Drugs, Ross Dress for
Less, Morrison's Cafeteria.
3831 W Irlo Bronson Mem. Hwy
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Perfumeland.com
Is
Orlando's leading perfume,fragrance discount outlet store
for men and women. This perfume and fragrance discount outlet store is
your source for discount perfumes, designer fragrances, discount
cologne.
Perfumeland stocks 1000's of
designer perfumes and
colognes including, Armani, Happy, Lancome, Chanel, Shiseido, Eternity,
Baryshnikov, Beautiful, Coco,Curve, Giorgio, Pleasures, Joy, Eternity
and many more at up to 70% off manufacturer's
suggested retail price.
More
info
Sanford Flea World
is America's largest flea market with over 1,700 vendors. Open Friday-Sunday 10 AM- 6 PM. Flea World is located hwy 17/92 in Sanford Florida
Visitors Flea Market
Over 250 kiosks with name brand merchandise. Open 10 AM daily. Located at mile marker 9 on hwy 192(5811 W.Irlo Bronson Kissimmee)