Kissimmee, Florida. City and Business guide.

Welcome to Kissimmee, Florida.

Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. The population was 47,814 at the 2000 census.

Kissimmee on the northwest shore of Lake Tohopekaliga (locally called "Lake Toho", "West Lake Toho" or simply "West Lake") was founded in the mid-19th Century as Allendale. The name was changed when the city was incorporated in 1883.

San Fransico Street at Disney Studios
After the opening of nearby Walt Disney World in 1971, Kissimmee and its neighboring city of Saint Cloud began to experience rapid growth which continues to this day. Cattle ranching was an important part of the local economy for a century or so before the opening of Walt Disney World. After that, tourism and development supplanted cattle ranching to a large measure; however, cattle ranches still remain nearby, particularly in the southern part of Osceola County.

From fishing to hunting, birding to boating, Kissimmee invites you to discover real Florida attractions and the flora, fauna and folklore that make a vacation in Kissimmee one-of-a-kind.

Kissimmee offers some of the best freshwater fishing in the world. The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes is recognized worldwide for its trophy largemouth bass and proudly holds several bass tournament world records. Cast a line from the shore, bring your boat or hire a guide to take you to his secret honey hole.

Cattle ranching was an important part of the local economy for a century or so before the opening of Walt Disney World. After that, tourism and development supplanted cattle ranching to a large measure; however, cattle ranches still remain nearby, particularly in the southern part of Osceola County.

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