
Andretti Thrill Park | Melbourne, FL
Family Vacation in Palm Bay, FL
Kids are hard to please sometimes, but Palm Bay has the right thing for everyone in the family. Bring the kids to kayak on the water and discover the wildlife that lives around us. The kids will love the new experience and the parents will love the peace and quiet. The local aquatic center provides families with a safe place to let the kids swim their hearts out. With trained lifeguards and “family time” sessions in the day, parents can feel more at ease about their children being in the water. A collection of slides, water spraying machines, and diving boards make the park even more exciting!
Try out a restaurant in town and have a taste of Palm Bay from the locals. Indulge in local seafood fresh from the piers, a classic home-made hamburger, or a fine Italian dinner. Our choices will leave you with a varied dining experience during your stay. Visitors are urged to expand their appetites and taste the home-style food of Palm Bay. Retire from a fun-filled day to one of the many family-friendly hotels in our area. These hotels aim to accommodate you and your family during your stay. Visitors can expect considerate service, sufficient room size, and luxuries like pools that the kids will love.
Andretti Thrill Park
Andretti Thrill Park is where it’s at for family entertainment. There’s something for everyone at Andretti Thrill Park which features five go-kart tracks, 18-holes of miniature golf, laser tag, batting cages, a rock climbing wall, kiddie rides and playground, an arcade and much more.

Palm Bay Kayaks
Take a guided kayaking eco-tour through the scenic Turkey Creek Sanctuary and the surrounding Palm Bay waterways. A variety of tour options are available including morning, afternoon and nights, sunrise or sunsets, and even bioluminescent tours in the summer months.

Larsen Motorsports
From building cars inside a normal garage to owning the largest jet powered race team in the world, Larsen Motorsports is continuing to build their team and offer many different opportunities for individuals' unique interests. The Jet Technology Center will walk fans through what it takes to engineer, design, and fabricate paint...

Fred Poppe Regional Park
This family-friendly, 200-acre park has rustic group camping and four lakes with shoreline fishing. The park has two large pavilions and one small pavilion, all with charcoal grills, restrooms, and electric and/or water.

Shore Lanes Bowling
The whole family will love having a friendly competition at this updated bowling alley featuring all new lanes, furniture, scorers and a state-of-the-art bumper system.

Castaways Point Park
This beautiful city park provides one of the few natural beaches along the Indian River Lagoon. Come to learn about the native Indians that first inhabited this area, to fish from one of the two fishing piers, and maybe to see a dolphin or manatee.

Comfort Suites Palm-Bay Melbourne
Less than 5-miles from Melbourne Beach and Florida Institute of Technology this hotel offers all the amenities you need for your stay away from home.Whether you’re just passing through or staying for business, guests can partake in complimentary continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Bay
Conveniently located off of I-95, has 84 guest rooms with 37 of them set aside as suites. Guests enjoy top-notch accommodations, superb customer service and an ideal location near Florida’s Space Coast’s beaches.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Melbourne Palm Bay
A great location near high-tech companies and the Orlando Melbourne International Airport, the Fairfield Inn &Suites are ready to welcome you with amenities like thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites that allow you to work and relax. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and guests are welcome to use the fitness...

Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West
The Courtyard by Marriot Melbourne West combines modern amenities, thoughtful services, and a convenient location tonearby dining, beaches, and shopping. The whole family will love to unwind here after a busy day exploring Palm Bay.

Hampton Inn Melbourne
Refresh and recharge at the Hampton Inn Melbourne. It’s conveniently located less than 15-minutes from the Orlando Melbourne International Airport and close to a wide range of businesses and popular area attractions.

Wagon Wheel Pizza
Wagon Wheel Pizza of Palm Bay is a family owned and family-friendly restaurant that has been serving the finest and freshest ingredients, creating some of Palm Bay’s best Italian and American cuisine. Their specialties include pizza, wings, subs, Stromboli, calzones and Italian specialty dinners.

El Sombrero Mexican Cuisine
For over 10 years, the Velazquez family has been serving authentic, traditional Mexican cuisine. Live music fills the atmosphere on the weekends, and patrons love to explore the 11 types of margaritas on the menu.

Long Dogger’s
Good food and great fun in a totally casual environment. Eat inside and experience the surf shop atmosphere or eat outside to enjoy the great Florida weather.

Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is known for its Southern charm, comforts and hospitality. The friendly home-away-from-home atmosphere serves home-style food, and its unique gift shop will have you swooning.

Rooney’s
When you’re at Rooney’s, you’re family! This old-fashioned grill offers a little bit of everything such as burgers, sandwiches, wings, seafood, steak and a fish fry every Friday night.

Sonny’s Barbecue
From slow-smoked favorites like pulled pork, ribs, and brisket to homemade sauces and service that defines Southern hospitality, Sonny’s serves Southern barbecue at its finest.

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