When staying at one of the vacation rentals in Kissimmee, make sure to visit the renowned Lake Tohopekaliga. Known commonly as Lake Toho, this 800 acre lake is located in Osceola County. Known as one of Florida's best bass fishing lakes, it has hosted the Bassmaster Classic (the Super Bowl of bass fishing) and is one of the most recommended destinations for fishing enthusiasts. Staying at a Kissimmee vacation rental allows you to easily drive to this magnificent lake that has been on the top 10 of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's list of bass fishing sites in Florida.
Things to Do
There are numerous things to do around and on the lake. Many fishing companies offer tours and expeditions since the Lake has been known as one of the country's leaders in largemouth bass fisheries. This body of water is also the perfect place to experience an airboat ride. You'll have a wonderful experience as you travel the course of the water lock system and then to the wilderness of Florida. Lake Tohopekaliga's remarkable natural wonders will surely create lasting memories for you.
Shopping near Lake Tohopekaliga
There are many great shopping destinations near Lake Tohopekaliga. The Loop is the shopping, entertainment and dining center in Kissimmee. It has an area of more than 400,000 square feet in a pedestrian friendly and open air area. For outlet shopping you can go to Orlando Premium Outlets and Lake Buena Factory Stores. Antique hunters will enjoy shopping down Kissimmee's historic downtown streets and St. Cloud. You'll also stumble upon well-known brands at the Florida Mall, specialty shops at Festival Bay and high-end shops at the Mall at Millenia.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Tohopekaliga is a few moments away from some of the most popular attractions in Florida, including SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World. An abundance of smaller attractions can also be found nearby such as Warbird Adventures, Green Meadows Petting Farm and Gatorland. Old Town is another attraction that's not to be missed. The place has a lot to offer to kids of all ages. Old Town has numerous great restaurants, exciting rides and specialty stores. The weekly car cruise is something that classic car enthusiasts should not miss out on while in Kissimmee.
There are several golf courses near the area for those looking to play a few games. If you want to enjoy nature, there are plenty of wonderful outdoor attractions such as Forever Florida, Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve and Horse World.
Eating in Lake Tohopekaliga
The East Lake Fish Cam Restaurant and Marina is situated on East Lake Tohopekaliga. It is only a few minutes away from the attractions in the area. It's close by the Orlando International airport and roughly 30 minutes away from Universal and Disney. The East Lake Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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