Only 25 minutes south of Orlando, Kissimmee blends Central Florida’s wild beauty with a cultural landscape shaped by generations of cattle ranchers and a large Latino population. From Disney Wilderness Preserve to tree planting and composting programs, it is also a destination taking real action to restore its environment. In 2024, Kissimmee became the first destination in Florida to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index, reinforcing its long-term commitment to people, place and planet. Visitors can explore natural spaces home to birds like reintroduced red-cockaded woodpeckers or take part in festivals, rodeos and cultural events that bring Kissimmee’s stories to life. Whether relaxing by the lake or joining a conservation effort, a trip to Kissimmee shows how simple actions at home or on the road can add up to meaningful change.
Kissimmee, FL
