Old Town in Kissimmee a One-Stop Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment Destination

Located on Highway 192 in Kissimmee, Florida, Old Town is an attraction that includes shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and carnival-type amusements. Open 365 days a year from mid morning until late at night, the attraction is suitable for visitors of all ages and is especially popular with families who are staying in the many hotels along the I-192 corridor.

Old Town is built to resemble an old-fashioned Main Street environment with brick-lined streets and other touches reminiscent of yesteryear. It primarily functions as a shopping area, with more than 75 stores that carry a variety of different types of merchandise. Most of the shops are ones that cannot be found elsewhere. Many of them are boutique-style shops offering unique wares ranging from leather goods and socks to candles, embroidered items, jewelry and even magic tricks. Service-oriented shops include an old-time portrait gallery, hair salon, day spa, and tattoo parlor.

Dining at Old Town is a treat as there are many eateries from which to choose. Some restaurants are full-serve and include table service by wait staff. Others are fast food or take-out establishments including ice cream shops, candy stores, and coffee shops. Visitors can pull taffy at one store, buy a gourmet soft pretzel at another, and have a burger and root beer float at another stand just around the corner. The choices are many and most of the restaurants and snack bars are open all day.

For those seeking a nightclub atmosphere, a few of the restaurants/taverns offer a full bar and evening entertainment including live music, dancing, and karaoke. The bars/lounges at Old Town are open until the wee hours of the morning, long after most of the other establishments close.

Old Town also includes an amusement area that boasts about a dozen rides ranging from thrill rides such as a roller coaster and sling shot ride to family-oriented fare like carousels and wave swingers to gentle rides for the attractions youngest visitors. There's also a family go-kart track that is suitable for most ages, and laser tag is available as well. Visitors can purchase single tickets for individual rides or may purchase specially priced books of tickets for a better value. Old Town also offers all-you-can-ride wristbands for one low price.

In staying with its old town theme, this attraction often hosts car shows that feature vintage automobiles, especially those from the 50s and 60s. The car shows take place both on weekends and weekdays, both night and day. Car enthusiasts will find at least 5 special car shows a month at Old Town. The attraction also offers other special events several times per month, including concerts by local and regional artists.