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ASTRONAUT
MEMORIAL PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY |
Florida's
largest planetarium features star shows, a three-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.
Brevard Community College, Cocoa
tel.321.634.3732
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Re-trace
Brevard's history with aid of historic artifacts from native Americans
as well as 15th century Spaniards. Children enjoy the Discovery Room
where they touch, see, read and learn. Associated with the museum is
a 22-acre wildlife sanctuary including nature trails.
2201 Michigan Ave.,Cocoa
tel.321.632.1830
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BREVARD ZOO |
The
Brevard Zoo features a variety of Latin American, Australian and Asian
animals, as well as those native to Florida, including jaguars, llamas,
giant anteaters, monkeys, exotic birds and more. Also included are an
interpretive learning center and animal encounter area. Popular with
children are the tropical waterfowl exhibit and "Paws On," a
hands-on experience featuring miniature horses, goats, rabbits and other
furry animals.
8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne
tel.321.254.9453
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CANAVERAL
NATIONAL SEASHORE
MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE |
The
northern portion of Brevard County and part of Volusia County include
two of the last true wildlife havens, including 57,000 acres of wilderness
stretching 25 miles from New Smyrna Beach to the edge of Kennedy Space
Center.
Visitor's Center
7611 S. Atlantic Ave.
New Smyrna Beach
tel.904.428.3384
Merritt Island Refuge
tel.321.861.0667
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In
February and March, the 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.
5800 Stadium Pkway
Melbourne
tel.321.633.9200
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE |
Nestled
along the banks of Crane Creek, the historic heart of downtown Melbourne
features several examples of turn-of-the-century architecture. Boats
sail in the harbor while visitors shop and enjoy the ambiance of the
quaint community.
tel.321.724.1747
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Features
live greyhound racing November through April and year round simulcasts.
1100 N. Wickham Rd.
tel.321.259.9800
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PORT CANAVERAL |
Port
Canaveral, besides serving as the embarkation point for several major
cruise ships, offers three public parks, bike paths, boat launch ramps,
fishing pier and charter fishing boats.
Cape Canaveral
tel.321.783.7831
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U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME |
This
facility is dedicated to the story of America's first space heroes-the
Mercury and Gemini astronauts. Here you relive the excitement of America's
first steps in space by enjoying the historic artifacts, personal mementos
and rare video footage. Guests may experience the thrill of the Astronaut
Adventure by climbing aboard a full-scale Space Shuttle Orbiter mock-up
for a multi-media trip into the future. You can also land the space shuttle
Columbia and float in the virtual reality world of weightlessness as
you "repair" the Skylab. The Astronaut Hall of Fame is also
the home of U.S. Space Camp Florida, a residential space/science camp
dedicated to encourage children (ages 7-11) to study math and science,
using the excitement of the space program to spark their interest.
Just west of Kennedy Space Center on State Road 405
tel.321.269.6100
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VALIANT AIR COMMAND WARBIRD MUSEUM |
Features
vintage World War ll and post-war military aircraft.
6600 Tico Rd. Titusville
tel.321.268.1941
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CRUISES & AIRBOATS |
Several
cruises are available from local docks as well as Port Canaveral.
For information, call:
Airboat Rides
tel.321.632.4199
Cape Canaveral Cruise Line
tel.800.910.7447
Disney Cruise Lines
tel.407.566.3500
Grasshopper Airboat Rides
tel.321.631.2990
Premier Cruise Lines
tel.800.327.7113
Carnival Cruise Lines
tel.800.327.9501
Sea Pirate River Cruises
tel.321.724.0024
SunCruz Casino
tel.321.799.3511
Sterling Casino Lines
tel.321.784.8558 |
