Kissimmee, Florida is often referred to as a suburb of Orlando, but it's much more than that. The city was founded in the 1800s through the arrival of steamboats on the Kissimmee River. A railroad later came to town, making it a transportation hub. The local economy relied heavily on farming and cattle ranching until Walt Disney World opened in 1971, shifting it to tourism. … [Read more...] about 11 Things You Didn’t Know You Can Do in Kissimmee