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Attractions

Florida Space Coast Attractions & Things to Do

Space Coast as the name suggests is a home to one of the pioneers of America’s space race and the only place in the Western Hemisphere to blast man into outer space. Your journey into mankind’s greatest adventure starts at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex, where amazing exhibits and inspiring shows will immerse you into the past, present and future of the space program.

There is plenty of things for the nature lover to do with over a hundred public parks, 250 square miles of protected sanctuaries like Indian River Lagoon, the Enchanted Forest, Canaveral National Seashore or the largest sea turtle nesting area in the U.S.  and the second largest in the world.

Kennedy Space Center
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.

Valiant Air Command & Vintage Warbird Museum
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.

Brevard Zoo in Florida's Space Coast
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.

Also, check out Brevard Zoo newest attraction - the Treetop Trek. Treetop Trek is a brand new exciting outdoor adventure where visitors experience nature in a whole new way - high up in the trees! Have fun moving tree to tree and challenge yourself with varying degrees of thrilling elements such as tightropes, crab walks, jungle bridges, nets, and best of all, zip lines.

More good news? Brevard Zoo was voted one of Top 10 Zoo's in the U.S.!

Beaches in Florida's Space Coast
Over 100 of the best surfing spots on the East Coast can be found right here on Florida’s Space Coast. With the longest beach in the State and three of "Florida’s Ten Best Beaches," as declared by Southern Living, our area offers a distinct beach getaway, which can be tailor made for any interest. Whether its kayaking at the break of dawn, soaring over the crowds on a parasail, skipping the waves on a boogie board or just soaking up some rays.

Cocoa Beach Pier - 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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Restaurants

Restaurants in Florida Space Coast

One of travel's biggest pleasures is uncovering a city's independent restaurants and creative chefs. Happily enough, Space Coast has plenty of options to tantalize you.

With more than 1,400 restaurants, there’s no shortage of dining options to explore on Florida's Space Coast! If your thing is upscale or grab and go, alfresco or indoors, you'll find what you're looking for on our coast. Whether it's meat and potatoes or fresh local seafood, Tapas or Floribbean, mouth watering Southern Bar-B-Que or East Indian fare, we have it and then some.

Stick with the familiar by giving Dixie Crossroads your attention, or if you're more adventurous, sample the terrific European cuisine at Continental Flambé. You could also head for a popular dining area, where you'll find clusters of restaurants to scope out. For more Space Coast dining, visit the Melbourne area, where you'll discover places like Island Pasta Company that prove popular with 10Best readers. And no matter what your budget may be, count on 10Best to highlight affordable eateries like Sun Shoppe and Cafe and to direct you to special-occasion mainstays like Yellow Dog Café. We'll supply you with a great range of Space Coast restaurants that show off the local dining scene to its best!

And once you've whet your appetite, Florida's Space Coast's nightlife boasts a number of great entertainment choices.  Our coast offers everything from standup comedy at Groucho's, specialty martinis at Red Heads Martini bar, traditional pints and darts at Meg O' Malley's, wine tasting at Wines and Bines, smooth jazz at Heidi's Jazz Club, karaoke at Crossroads Sports Bar, or City Tropics nightclubs spinning everything from House to Salsa to Reggae and Rap.  

15 Best Restaurants & Cafés in Florida's Space Coast Area:

1 Ulysses Prime Steakhouse
2 Café Margaux
3 The Fat Snook
4 Yellow Dog Café
5 Café Coconut Cove
6 Yen Yen
7 Pineda Crossing
8 The Firehouse Restaurant and Lounge
9 Vintage 56
10 Contiental Flambe
11 Heidelberg
12 Djon’s Chop House
13 Scott's on Fifth
14 Tuscany Grill
15 Matt's Casban

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Shopping

Shopping in Florida Space Coast

Visitors in need of some shopping therapy while on the Space Coast are in luck. The options are out of this world. Whether you are looking for brand name fashions or one of a kind items to remember your visit by, the Space Coast has them all.  

For traditional shopping mall connoisseurs, check out the Melbourne Square Mall off 192, the Merritt Square Mall on SR520 half way between Cocoa Village and Cocoa Beach, the Miracle City Mall in Titusville or The Avenue, a relatively new outdoor shopping mall not far from Space Coast Stadium in Viera. Each of the major malls includes several big name department stores, restaurant and assorted specialty shops.  

For those looking for historic downtown shopping districts, there are several to choose form as well.  Historic Downtown Titusville is a quaint, nostalgic area offering arts and crafts, flower and gift shops and, of course, clothing and consignment boutiques.  Near Riverside Park, the area boasts several popular restaurants.  Be sure to check for the monthly Art Walks and the bi-monthly TITUSNites Street Parties.

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