Old Town
Old Town is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in Kissimmee, Florida.
A theme park, 3 mi northeast of Celebration
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 109 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Celebration is the nearest base
Celebration is 3 miles southwest, with 69 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–84°. When to go ↓
Open since 1986
Old Town opened in 1986, 40 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Celebration. Green months are the mild ones.
Old Town
Old Town is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in Kissimmee, Florida. Operating since December 1986, it is the re-creation of a classic Florida town featuring historical architecture and distinctive storefronts with some seventy unique shops, restaurants, bars, attractions, and rides.
Following two years of renovations, Old Town celebrated its re-opening in April 2019 with the addition of an 86-foot Ferris wheel.
- Type
- Theme park
- Opened
- 1986
- Owner
- The Travel Corporation
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Where to stay near Old Town
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Lake Buena Vista (142) and Four Corners (173).
- 1Walt Disney World
- 2Universal Studios Florida
- 3Universal Epic Universe
- 4Universal's Islands of Adventure
- 5SeaWorld Orlando
- 6Camping World Stadium
- 7Fun Spot
- 8Kia Center
Lake Buena Vista
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
25 people · 31% vacation homes
3 mi north of Old Town
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Town | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes | 3 mi north | 5 min | 142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 25 | $163K | — |
| Four Corners 26% vacation homes | 8 mi west | 10 min | 173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 65,048 | $352K | — |
| Celebration | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 69 62 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,667 | $635K | — |
| Bay Lake 72% vacation homes | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 80 68 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 19 | $106K | — |
| Williamsburg | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 75 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,063 | $328K | — |
| Orlando | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K | — |
| Kissimmee | 6 mi east | 10 min | 52 36 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 85,591 | $304K | C− |
| Doctor Phillips | 8 mi north | 10 min | 51 51 hotels | 12,984 | $530K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Old Town
Other well-known places within 17 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw13 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw210 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw39 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw410 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
56 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a year
Big draw616 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium7in town Theme parkFun Spot
816 mi Stadium & arenaKia CenterPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Old Town
What town is Old Town near?
Celebration, FL, about 3 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Old Town?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–84°.
How far is Old Town from Tampa?
About 64 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Old Town?
Orlando (MCO), about 14 miles away.
Where should I stay near Old Town?
Lake Buena Vista (3 mi, 142 places to stay), Four Corners (8 mi, 173 places to stay) and Celebration (3 mi, 69 places to stay).
Tips from people in Celebration
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Celebration’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.