Kissimmee
Kissimmee is the largest city of Osceola County, just south of Orlando. The name Kissimmee itself means long water and named after the Kissimmee River. It is defined by its proximity to Central Florida’s multitude of amusement parks and the massive Walt Disney World Resort complex. Kissimmee has the larges collection of vacation home rentals in the world, ranking No. 3 on the list of best places to purchase a vacation home. The city lies along the northwest shore of Lake Tohopekaliga and its verdant Kissimmee Waterfront Park with walking paths, playgrounds and a fishing pier. Also located in Kissimmee is Shingle Creek, known as the headwaters of the Everglades, runs through the town and people can take a relaxing canoe, kayak or standup paddleboard trips through its historic waterway.
