While resting at a Kissimmee vacation villa, be sure to explore Old Town Kissimmee, the city's much loved attraction for entertainment, dining and shopping. This mini city has something for the entire family. It's full of restaurants, live entertainment, shops, special events and carnival-like rides. It becomes very hectic during the high seasons, which gives you the opportunity to mingle with the locals who work hard to keep Old Town Kissimmee alive. Old Town admission and parking are free; you can get a wristband at a very reasonable rate, allowing you to enjoy all the rides including the Skycoaster, Super Shot and Century Ferris Wheel. If you're planning to take a Kissimmee vacation, make sure you don't miss a visit to this very eventful place.
Car Shows
Though every part of Old Town Kissimmee is compelling, it's the weekly car shows that make it truly special. Keeping its old town theme, their car shows brag of vintage automobiles such as those from the 1950s and 1960s. At the Friday Nite Cruise, which happens weekly, you'll find numerous classic cars such as Corvettes, Monte Carlos, Mustangs and much more beginning at 9pm. At the Saturday Nite Cruise, more than 300 classic cars and hot rods from 1974 and older are featured. You can view the cars when they start coming in at 1pm. The parade lasts for approximately 30 minutes and begins at 8:30pm.
Rides
Old Town Kissimmee's amusement area has a wide range of rides, from family oriented rides such as wave swingers and carousels to sling shot and roller coaster rides. A go-kart track and laser tag are also available, which are perfect for almost all ages. The rides at Old Town Kissimmee are widely divergent from the ones you'll find at the Orlando theme parks. The ride called the Human Slingshot is power-driven by springs and giant cables and will shoot you 365 feet above the ground before dropping you suddenly for an added adrenaline rush. Other fun rides include the Century Ferris Wheel, Wave Swinger and the Windstorm Roller Coaster. They also have rides that are safe for the youngest visitor at the kiddie park area called the "Fun Town", where you will find the Tea Cup Spin, Wacky Work Kiddie Roller Coaster, Frog Hopper and Merry-Go-Round.
Dining
There are numerous eateries to choose from at Old Town. There are full service restaurants that include table service. Fast food establishments such as candy shops and ice creams stores are also plentiful. Most restaurants and snack bars are open all day long. Some restaurants have a full bar and entertainment such as karaoke, dancing and live music. Most bars here remain open long after the stores are closed.
A&W All American Food is the place where you can enjoy fries, burgers and root beer floats. Everyone can surely find something to please their palette on the menu.
Coffelt's Taffy, a candy store with a taffy machine offers a wide collection of homemade chocolates.
Blue Max Tavern has a full bar and menu. They offer lunch and dinner every day and you can enjoy karaoke at night.
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