Beyond the Parks: A Guide to Airboat Adventures

Beyond the Parks: A Guide to Airboat Adventures

Just minutes from the neon lights of the tourist district lies a completely different world. The headwaters of the Everglades start right here in Kissimmee, specifically in the Shingle Creek and Lake Tohopekaliga area.

What to Expect on an Airboat Tour

Airboats are flat-bottomed vessels powered by giant aircraft propellers. This allows them to skim over shallow water and vegetation where normal boats can’t go.

Wild Florida vs. Boggy Creek

Wild Florida (further south) offers a more remote "middle of nowhere" feel and includes admission to their Gator Park. Boggy Creek is closer to town and offers sunset tours.

A wild alligator in the Florida wetlands
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