Convenient to theme parks, shopping centers, and amazing golf courses, Magic Village Views is also close to plenty of cultural attractions, which we encourage you to visit for a complete and memorable experience in Florida. While downtown Kissimmee boasts places of interest and exciting activities such as the Old Town, Medieval Times, and Osceola Heritage Park, there is a lot more to enjoy in the nearby area, specifically in Orlando and Bay Lake.

Before or after a spectacular round of golf, you can immerse yourself in the local history of this destination, explore the unique customs, relish some fine entertainment, and learn about art. Not only will exploring what this popular destination has to offer in addition to golf give you the chance to relax after playing, but it will also prove to be a compelling and fascinating escapade. These are just three of the best cultural attractions you can visit while at Magic Village Views.

1. Osceola Arts

By offering accessible programs that encourage artistic expression in the diverse community of Kissimmee since 1960, this performing arts center and gallery, which features musical theater, exhibits, concerts, and classes, strives to foster participation in the arts. Every year, Osceola Arts produces over 150 theatrical performances with breathtaking visual art events decorating the building with color and culture. Some of the amazing events and performances you can enjoy are:

• Art exhibits
• Concerts
• Broadway-style shows
• Children's theater

At Osceola Arts, you have the unique chance to experience a wide range of music, theater, dance, but also art workshops, classes, and summer camps for children and adults. Last but not least, it's important to know that it hosts Florida Mosaic: A Festival of the Arts each spring. Held in historic downtown Kissimmee, the festival features local artisans and crafters, fine arts, student art exhibit, live art and music performances, and much more!

2. The Orlando Museum of Art

From rare ancient art to mind-blowing contemporary art, you can admire stunning collections at this museum. The Orlando Museum of Art was founded in 1924, and it strives to stimulate creativity and curiosity by connecting people from all backgrounds with compelling art and innovative ideas. Every year, the museum presents roughly a dozen exhibitions consisting of special and visiting exhibitions, as well as some curated from its collections. Some of the current exhibitions of the museum are the following:

• Variations & Iterations: Exploring Art Series From The Cottrell-Lovett Collection (until September 29, 2024)
• 2024 Florida Prize In Contemporary Art, the tenth installment of the exhibition featuring ten of the most progressive artists (until August 25, 2024)
• Ink! Mark-Making, a rotating exhibition of the Contemporary American Graphics Collection featuring lithographs and etchings (until October 27, 2024)

The collection you can find at The Orlando Museum of Art includes over 2,400 objects. These are Contemporary Art, American Art from the 18th century, Art of the Ancient Americas, and African Art. The Art of the Ancient Americas collection is among the finest of this type in the Southeast.

3. Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek

The Pioneer Village consists of a permanent collection of authentic structures that once stood in different areas of Osceola County. They were relocated to the present location and gently preserved to showcase how life was once lived before modern times. The village has a general store and post office, schoolhouse, train depot, homesteads from Osceola settlers, church, Seminole settlement, and working structures such as a blacksmith shop, citrus packing plant, cane grinder, and barn.

Welcome Center and History Museum, which is very close, will offer you a similar, unforgettable experience. The center is comprised of dioramas showcasing different habitats that you could come across while in Osceola County, such as:

• Swamplands
• Pine Flatwoods
• Oak hammock
• Lakefront

By visiting this area of Osceola County, which will transport you to another time, you'll see how much nature and history are intertwined in this place. The museum features exhibits related to the citrus and cattle industries, transportation, and early tourism in the area. What's even better is that each exhibit has an interactive display and scavenger hunts, so you can apply what you've learned in the museum just steps outside of the building on Shingle Creek.

The Takeaway

Exposing yourself to culture can influence your worldview, values, and humor and is often a very pleasant and otherworldly experience, so while you're at Magic Village Views to relish a few rounds of golf, give the nearby attractions a chance and allow yourself to be surprised. To have the chance to play your favorite sport and immerse yourself in culture, don't hesitate to book an Orlando golf package! Cultural activities can also prove to be the perfect way to bond with your friends or family and spend quality time together.

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