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Ron Jon
Surf Shop
Located on
A1A
Cocoa Beach
321-799-8888
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Free
Coined "One
Of A Kind," Ron Jons is the world's largest surf shop, and has
everything you need for fun in the sun. Not actually a theme park, just
a "must see" attraction in Cocoa Beach.
Traxx at
Jungle Village
A1A, at 8801
Astronaut Blvd.
Cocoa Beach
321-783-0595
Admission
Charged
Call for
days and hours of operation
This family
fun center boasts go-kart raceways for children and adults, miniature
golf, batting cages, huge arcade and more.
Astronaut
Memorial Planetarium & Observatory
BCC Cocoa
Campus, 1519 Clearlake Rd.
Cocoa Beach
321-634-3732
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Florida's
largest planetarium features star shows, a 3-story IWERKS movie theater
and laser shows. The building also houses a fully accessible
observatory, a hands-on demonstration hall and a museum honoring space
explorers from around the world.
Alan
Shepard Park
Located at
the east end of State Road 520
Cocoa Beach
Open daily
Parking Fee
Only
Shepard Park
is a two-acre, oceanfront park providing picnic, shower, and restroom
facilities for guests. The park was named after astronaut Alan Shepard
and provides an excellent view of space launches.
Melbourne
Brevard
Zoo
Located just
east of I-95 (exit 73) on Wickham Rd.
Melbourne
321-254-WILD
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Stroll
through Latin America, Native Florida and Australia featuring over 400
animals including alligators, giant anteater, marmoset, jaguar, eagle,
river otter, kangaroo, kookaburra and more. Also features a train ride
and beautiful exotic birds in a free-flight aviary. Explore the
"Paws-On" interactive learning area, an adventurous playground, and get
up close and personal with a wide variety of friendly, domesticated
animals.
Liberty
Bell Memorial Museum
1601 Oak St.
Melbourne
321-727-1776
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
This
patriotic museum houses a replica of the Liberty Bell, patriotic
memorabilia and historical documents that serve as reminders of our
nation's history. Also features a memorial to military veterans.
Florida
Marlins Spring Training Headquarters
5850 Stadium
Pkwy.
Melbourne
321-633-9200
Call for
schedule and hours
Admission
Charged
In February
and March, baseball's Florida Marlins of the National League train at
Space Coast Stadium. During the spring and summer, the Marlins' Florida
State League franchise, the Brevard County Manatees, play at the
stadium.
Titusville
Kennedy
Space Center Visitors Complex
Located on
SR 405
Titusville
321-452-2121
Admission
Charged
Call for
days and hours of operation
The KSC
Visitors Complex is your gateway to space...check out where NASA
prepares and launches the space shuttle. Among other exciting things to
do and see, you can climb aboard a full-size shuttle replica, tour the
launch area and the Apollo/Saturn V Center, see IMAX movies, walk among
authentic vintage spacecraft, visit a hands-on inter-galactic gallery,
and view an art gallery. This is a must see for any visitor to the area.
U.S.
Astronaut Hall of Fame
Located on
SR405
Titusville
321-269-6100
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Dedicated to
the story of America's first space heroes - the pioneers of Project
Mercury, Gemini and Apollo - here you can also explore space on your
own. The Astronaut Adventure lets you experience the total astronaut
training from landing on the moon, launching a rocket and experiencing
"zero" gravity. Located next to the Kennedy Space Center, it’s a "must
see" attraction. |
