HERITAGE HERITAGE One of Kissimmeeʼs most recognizable landmarks is the 21-tier Monument of States , located at Kissimmee Lakefront Park and constructed by Dr. Charles Bressler-Pettis as a symbol of national unity after the bombing at Pearl Harbor. It contains a horde of offbeat objects donated by governors, a prime minister, a U.S. President, and tourists. Look for the embedded buffalo horns. Quaint and all-American, Historic Downtown Kissimmee bustles with boutiques and restaurants. Fueling its beauty is the annual Kissimmee Sculpture Experience—loaned by the artists and available for purchase. A TOUR OF KISSIMMEE’S If you’re into historical buildings, pay a visit to The Osceola County Courthouse , which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the state’s oldest operating courthouse in continuous use since its opening in 1890. The Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek with an old Cracker House, citrus packing house, blacksmith’s shop, and 1800’s Replica Historic Church will also be up your alley. And the Seminole Indian Homestead will give you an idea of how the Seminole tribe lived before the European influence. Monument of States Downtown Kissimmee HISTORICAL LANDMARKS IN DOWNTOWN ST. CLOUD St. Cloud Lakefront Park Take a quiet walk, ride your bicycle on the two-mile recreational pathway, and enjoy a picnic or swim at this park located on the south shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga. Peghorn Nature Park and Trail Take a journey that extends from the late 1800s to today via two hiking trails, the 1900s Cracker village, and the Old School House. Historical Mural Walking Tour Discover downtown St. Cloud’s historic buildings and murals depicting aspects of its former function. Hipstoric 3rd Friday At this monthly themed celebration, shop at host businesses, sample food truck dishes at The Food Truck Bazaar, enjoy live music, and watch an outdoor movie in Centennial Park. Osceola County Courthouse 62 Kissimmee Destination Magazine 2018
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