Kissimmee

Near Disney World

Kissimmee is a city in central Florida, south of Orlando, known as a gateway to Walt Disney World and other theme parks.

The name comes from a Native American word, though its exact meaning is disputed.

The Kissimmee River flows south from the city toward Lake Okeechobee.

Pronounced ki-SIM-ee.

city

Osceola

Seminole war chief

infrastructure · zoning · residents · district · annexation · suburban · growth · development · Main Street · Broadway

wildlife

alligator

Large American swamp reptile

osprey · heron · marsh · swamp · wetlands · conservation · habitat · sandhill crane · ibis · anhinga

ranching

cattle

Domesticated bovines kept commercially

pastures · prairie · heritage · ranchers · horseback · bull riding · barrel racing · roping · agricultural · ranch land

tourism

theme parks

Attractions built around concepts

attractions · entertainment · vacation rentals · shopping · dining · water parks · Universal · SeaWorld · tourists · souvenirs

lakeside

shoreline

Land-water boundary

pier · marina · kayaking · airboat · waterfowl · lily pads · freshwater · largemouth bass · trophy fish · fishing guides

Opposites
geographic prominence/urban status

KissimmeeOrlando

Central Florida city

New York City · Los Angeles · Miami · Winter Park · global city

tourism character

KissimmeePalm Beach

Affluent Florida barrier island

The Hamptons · Monaco · Martha's Vineyard · Nantucket · St. Barts

climate/geography

KissimmeeFairbanks

Central Alaskan city

Nome · Denver · Death Valley · Phoenix · tundra

Family

kissing, kissed, kisses, kisser, kissy, kissable, kissability

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G