Summer season is just around the corner! And with it, visitors to the Kissimmee and Orlando area can expect an array of activities that are sure to excite every traveler. Come along with us as we set our sights on all that is to come and share more of our favorite local summer activities. Beyond the theme parks (which we love!) there is so much to explore, see, and do in the area.  

Read on for upcoming summer activities in Kissimmee and Orlando, Florida. 

Epic Paddle Adventures  

Experience the area’s natural beauty with Epic Paddle Adventures when you get take a kayak or paddleboard tour. Each offered tour at Epic Paddle Adventures is family and beginner friendly, some even have space for your precious pup! While on your adventure through Blue Spring or Silver brings, be sure to keep a lookout you might even see a manatee. If you’re up for a nighttime adventure, try their Night Glow Tour where powerful, colorful LED lights guide you through a unique view of Lake Ivanhoe.  

Gatorland 

Nestled on more than 100 acres, Gatorland is one of Orlando’s oldest attractions providing affordable, family friendly fun. View thousands of crocs and gators, an aviary, Florida panthers, a petting zoo, and even a breeding marsh with an observation tower. This one-of-a-kind reptile center offers special up-close encounters as well as plenty of educational information for those that tour.  

Nona Adventure Park 

Looking to make a splash? Head to Nona Adventure Park which features water-based, family-friendly activities. With an inflatable aqua park and obstacle course, wake cable course, ropes course, climbing tower, and rock walls, there’s something for everyone here. Nona Adventure Park is located just minutes from the Orlando International Airport on Lake Nona.  

Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Rides 

Explore the swamps and marshland and glide through this beautiful, natural paradise on an exhilarating airboat ride with Spirit of the Swamp. With small, six-passenger boats, Spirit of the Swamp offers intimate experiences in some of Florida’s most unique outdoor areas.  

Wild Florida  

Visit Wild Florida and travel deep into over four thousand acres of protected swamps, marshes, and rivers that make up the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. On site at Wild Florida, you’ll get an up close and in-depth look at gators, birds, eagles, various tree species, and local plants that inhabit this picturesque area. While there, you don’t want to miss their Safari Park. Hop in your car and enjoy the drive through Park for a self-guided tour with more than 100 exotic animals and native Florida wildlife!  

The summer season in the Kissimmee and Orlando area offers visitors the opportunity to maximize their outdoor time and take in some of the greatest attractions around. Whether you plan to take a nighttime paddle board excursion, feel the wind in your hair on an airboat ride, or enjoy a drive through safari tour, you can’t go wrong with whatever summer activity you choose!  

No matter the season you visit, this area provides its visitors with unique and inviting options for great family fun. Be sure to follow our blog for more upcoming seasonal activities and events!