Space Coast Top 10
Florida's Space Coast has something for everyone, but we feel there are things you just have to do and see while you're on our coast. Here's our list of Top 10 Attractions and why you should take a closer look on your upcoming visit.
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| Kennedy Space Center | Beaches |
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 Start your exploration adventure at the only place in America that blasts man into space, NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Tour the Apollo/Saturn V Center that showcases the tense moments of placing the first men on the lunar surface. The Launch Complex Observation Gantry gives you a birds-eye view of the space shuttle launch pads and the International Space Station Center is where you'll see the actual hardware being readied for placement into orbit around Earth. |
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| Brevard Zoo | Port Canaveral |
 Stroll through shaded boardwalks of Latin America, Native Florida and Australia featuring over 550 animals including alligator, giant anteaters, cougar, eagles, river otters, parrot feeding and exotic birds in a free-flight aviary, kangaroo, giant fruit bats, several primate species and more. Or explore the "Paws-On Interactive Zone" and contact yard, an adventurous playground full of fun for both children and adults. |
 Cruising from Port Canaveral is phenomenally popular. In fact, Port Canaveral has been chosen as the Top Port in the state of Florida by Florida Monthly Magazine readers nine years in a row! And no wonder, some 4 million cruise passengers climb aboard every year, making Florida's Space Coast the second busiest - but least congested - cruise ports in the world. And no wonder the port offers cruises that appeal to many tastes. From here, you can sail off into the sunset on a 3-, 4-, or 7-day voyage to the Bahamas, the eastern Caribbean or Mexico's Gulf resorts, on home ported ships from Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International. |
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| Ron Jon Surf Shop | American Police Hall of Fame |
 Ron Jons Surf Shop is a THE surfers Mecca making it one of the Space Coast's most visited attraction. Hailed as the world's most famous surf shop, Ron Jons Surf shop has over 52,000 square feet spread across three levels. Expect a huge selection of boards, bikinis and surfbrand clothing. |
 This educational attraction offers thousands of items on display such as a crime scene, gas chamber, electric chair and a forensics learning area and several interactive displays. A helicopter ride and an indoor gun range are also available for the general public. |
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| Historic Downtown Areas | Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge |
 The Space Coast boasts several historic downtown areas located in Titusville, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Eau Gallie and Melbourne. All of these districts are great destinations for dining, shopping, catching a play, perusing an art gallery or just taking an afternoon stroll. These hearts of their prospective cities also host free events regularly. |
 Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of two National Parks located on Florida's Space Coast. The other being the Canaveral National Seashore. Consisting of 140,000 acres, the Refuge is home to American bald eagles, alligators, manatees, bobcats, armadillos and more. Built as a overlay of Kennedy Space Center, take your time and explore this natural wonder which provides opportunities to hunt, bird watch, observe manatees, hike (the refuge has 3 nature trails one that's handicap accessible) and kayak. Don't forget a camera and insect repellent. |
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| Valiant Air Command & Vintage Warbird Museum | Cocoa Beach Pier |
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 Marvel at the surfers as they "hang ten", view "heavenly bodies", or catch the big one while you enjoy a day at the Cocoa Beach Pier.
Home to several restaurants and bars, plus cool shops, the Cocoa Beach Pier also provides the perfect back drop for beachside concerts and live musical entertainment. |
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The Valiant Air Command & Vintage Warbird Museum is a non-profit museum dedicated to America's military. Sitting on 10 acres of property at the Space Coast Executive Regional Airport in Titusville, Florida, the museum maintains and restores all types of aircraft that were indigenous to the world's military Air Forces starting before WW1 to the present. In addition to vintage warbirds, the museum displays artifacts and memorabilia from the first world wars up to present time.
| Air Force Space & Missile Museum | |
 | Address Samuel C Philips Parkway |
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The Air Force Space and Missile Museum at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station are open to the general public . . . | |
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| Andretti Thrill Park | |
| Address 3960 South Babcock St. Phone/Fax 321•956•6706 |
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DESCRIPTION If you are looking for fun and excitement in Central Florida, Andretti Thrill Park is where you will want to be. For the past 10 years, people from all over the country have come here to enjoy the best in family entertainment. We keep the excitement going by regularly updating our facility with new . . . | |
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| Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and | |
| Address 1519 Clearlake Road, Building 19 Phone 321•433•7373 |
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DESCRIPTION Explore majestic sweeps of space and time at the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory Planetarium, or enjoy a movie in their their three-story IWERKS Discovery Movie Theater and finish with a stunning laser show under the dome for an unforgettable experienc . . . | |
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| Big Toho Parasailing | |
| Address 726 Scallop Dr Phone 321•506•5679 |
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DESCRIPTION Fly like a bird and defy gravity with BIG TOHO PARASAILING! Based out of Port Canaveral/Cocoa Beach this well established, family owned and operated Central Florida attraction is dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind adventures with their state-of-the-art, 15 pa . . . | |
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| Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science | |
| Address 2201 Michigan Avenue Phone 321•632•1830 |
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DESCRIPTION The Brevard Museum of History & Science traces the areas natural history from the days of the woolly mammoths and saber-tooth cats to the modern era of rockets and Space Shuttles. This Central Florida museum also includes a butterfly garden, covered pavilion with pic . . . | |
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| Brevard Zoo | |
| Address 8225 N. Wickham Rd. Phone 321.254.WILD |
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DESCRIPTION The Brevard Zoo is one of the Space Coast's most popular and endearing attractions! Built solely by volunteers, The Brevard Zoo features over 550 animals including giraffes, alligator, giant anteaters, cougars, eagles, river otters, exotic birds, kan . . . | |
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| Canaveral National Seashore (U.S. National | |
| Address 212 S. Washington Avenue Phone 321•267•1110 |
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DESCRIPTION Canaveral National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) contains 25 miles of undeveloped barrier island, which preserves the natural beach, dune, marsh and lagoon habitats for many species of birds on Florida's Space Coast. So its no wonder that this national park i . . . | |
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| Cocoa Beach Pier | |
| Address 401 Meade Ave Phone 321•783•7549 |
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DESCRIPTION Home to five restaurants, four bars, cool shops, free live musical entertainment and an 800 foot-long fishing pier, the Cocoa Beach Pier is a must see when on Florida's Space Coast. The Cocoa Beach Pier offers a wonderful pleasure beach with lifeguard . . . | |
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| Cocoa Beach Skate Park | |
| Address 1450 Minuteman Causeway Phone 321•868•3238 |
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DESCRIPTION Want to hang air instead of ten? Get your skateboard and head over to the The Cocoa Beach Skate Park located in Cocoa Beach, FL. Cost to ride is only $3.00pp. In order to skate, you must have a liability waiver signed personall or . . . | |
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| Cocoa Beach Surf Museum | |
| Address 2210 S Atlantic Ave (inside Cocoa Beach Surf Company) Phone/Fax 321•799•8888 |
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DESCRIPTION The Cocoa Beach Surf Museum is a homage to the 600-year-old lifestyle sport of surfing and its history on the East Coast. The ancient sport of kings is well chronicled with a 1948 wooden paddleboard, hunky railed 1960s sticks, art, music and an extensive collection of vin . . . | |
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