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Cocoa
Beach Pier
Located 1/2
mile north of SR 520,
Cocoa Beach
321-783-7549
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
This is a
historical landmark in Cocoa Beach, stretching 840 feet over the
Atlantic Ocean, and featuring a wide array of restaurants, boutiques,
and gift shops. Fishing is allowed on the pier, and rentals are
available.
Florida
Solar Energy Center
Located next
to Brevard Community College at 179 Clearlake Rd.,
Cocoa Beach
321-638-1000
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
This 16-acre
energy center was created to explore Florida's most abundant energy
source...the sun. Its library holds a collection of several thousand
books and documents.
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
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
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.
Sidney
Fischer Park
Located in
the 2100 block of State Road A1A
Cocoa Beach
321-868-3274
Open Daily
Parking Fee
Only
A 10-acre,
oceanfront park, Fischer is a family favorite. The park is ideal for a
picnic and a swim in the Atlantic.
Lori
Wilson Park
Located at
1500 North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach
321-455-1380
Open Daily
Parking Fee
Only
This
32.5-acre, oceanfront park is operated by Brevard County and has
seasonal lifeguards. Facilities include restrooms, three pavilions along
a 1,000' boardwalk, six dune crossovers, maritime hammock, volleyball
court, a playground, barbecue grills, and a 274-space parking lot.
Robert P.
Murkshe Memorial Park
State Road
A1A and 16 Street South
Cocoa Beach
321-455-1380
Open Daily
Parking Fee
Only
This
two-acre, oceanfront park, operated by Brevard County, offers a
boardwalk, parking, restrooms, picnic and shower facilities. The park is
named after Robert P. Murkshe, who served as Cocoa Beach mayor from 1963
to 1972.
Historic
Cocoa Village Playhouse
300 Brevard
Ave.
Cocoa Beach
321-636-5050
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
This 500-seat facility offers performing arts series featuring community
performers and professional entertainers. The "Stars of Tomorrow" drama
troupe provides a children's performing arts series each season with
summer performances for young audiences. Built in 1924 and listed in the
National Register of Historical Places.
Brevard
Museum of History and Natural Science
2201
Michigan Ave.
Cocoa Beach
321-632-1830
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Re-trace the Cocoa Beach and Brevard County area in this museum and
wildlife sanctuary with the aid of historic artifacts from Native
Americans as well as 15th century Spaniards.
Central
Brevard Art Center
425 Brevard
Ave.
Cocoa Beach
321-636-3673
Call for
days and hours of operation
Fees for
Certain Events
Art classes,
demonstrations, workshops, gallery, library, shows and more offer
opportunities to interact with people from all over the country.
Art in
Public Places
321-690-6817
Free
Exhibits are
free and open to the public during regular business hours. Locations
include the Brevard County Government Center, Cape Canaveral Hospital,
United Way, and Melbourne International Airport.
Cocoa
Beach Pier
Located 1/2
mile north of SR 520
Cocoa Beach
321-783-7549
Open Daily,
call for hours of operation
Admission
Charged for use
This is a
historical landmark in Cocoa Beach, stretching 840 feet over the
Atlantic Ocean, and features a wide array of restaurants, boutiques, and
gift shops. Fishing is allowed on the pier, and rentals are available.
Grant
Historical House
5795 U.S.
Highway 1
Near Cocoa
Beach in Grant
321-723-8543
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Free to View
Built in
1916, showing the community spirit of Florida's pioneer days.
Library
of the Florida Historical Society
435 Brevard
Ave
Cocoa Beach
321-690-1971
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Free
Houses
60,000 item collection of the Florida Historical Society, Florida's
oldest cultural organization, including books on Florida, papers of
prominent Floridians, historical maps, photos of people and landscapes,
artifacts and family histories.
Porcher
House
424 Delannoy
Ave.
Cocoa Beach
321-639-3500
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Built in
1916, a classic example of Greek revival architecture interpreted in
coquina stone. This building is included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Historic
Cocoa Village Playhouse
300 Brevard
Ave.
Cocoa Beach
321-636-5050
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Free to View, Charge for Performance
This
500-seat facility offers performing arts series featuring community
performers and professional entertainers. The "Stars of Tomorrow" drama
troupe provides a children's performing arts series each season with
summer performances for young audiences. Built in 1924 and listed in the
National Register of Historical Places.
Cocoa
Expo
500 Friday
Rd.
Cocoa Beach
321-639-3976
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
This
facility hosts championship soccer camps and national softball
tournaments. More than 500 college, high school and international teams
have played here, taking advantage of the 5,000 seat lighted stadium,
batting tunnels, practice diamonds and clubhouse.
Area
Attractions
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.
F.I.T.
Botanical Gardennique
150 W.
University Blvd.
Melbourne
321-674-8000
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Located on
the outskirts of the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne campus,
this gardennique is a one-mile paved trail that winds its way through
some 300 species of palms, fern and tropical foliage. Included in the
gardennique is Brevard County's oldest one-room schoolhouse, built in
1883. You can pick up a Botanical Garden Plant Guide and Nature Trail
map at the adjacent Evans Library.
Henegar
Center for the Arts
625 East New
Haven Ave.
Melbourne
321-723-8698
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Proscenium
style theatre featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The
historical treasure of generations past is now a vibrant center for the
arts. Art exhibits are presented in the lobby gallery.
Maxwell
C. King Center for the Performing Arts
3865 N.
Wickham Rd.
Melbourne
321-242-2219
Call for
schedule
Admission
Charged
2,000-seat
performing arts center offering the finest in entertainers, Broadway,
dance, opera, classical, popular and children's theatre. Art exhibits
are featured monthly in the lobby gallery.
Phoenix
Threater
817 E.
Strawbridge
Melbourne
321-952-7192
Call for
specific schedule
Admission
Charged
This highly acclaimed, semi-professional theater presents dramas, adult
comedies and an annual musical. Located at Surfside Playhouse, this
facility offers exciting live community theatre including a mix of
comedy, drama and musicals, providing the community with training for
backstage, technical and make-up skills. The Surfside Playhouse is a
289-seat theater serving Brevard County since 1959.
Brevard
Museum of Art & Science
1463 N.
Highland Ave.
Melbourne
321-953-6444
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
This museum houses works by internationally known and regional artists
and rotating exhibitions of the museum's permanent collection.
Decorative arts, photography and experimental art forms are also
displayed. A multi-purpose facility, this museum offers a full spectrum
of touring and individual exhibitions, as well as classes, workshops and
programs.
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
Institute of Technology
150 W.
University Ave.
Melbourne
321-674-8000
Admission
Free
Call for
days and hours of operation
On-campus
gallery
Brevard
Symphony Orchestra House
1500
Highland Ave.
Melbourne
321-242-2024
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Free to View
A classic
example of the Florida "cracker" frame vernacular style common in the
Eau Gallie area in the late 1800s. Built in the late 1890s, the house
now serves as the office of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.
Henegar
Center for the Arts
625 E. New
Haven Ave.
Melbourne
321-723-8698
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Proscenium
style theatre featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The
historical treasure of generations past is now a vibrant center for the
arts. Art exhibits are presented in the lobby gallery.
Maxwell
C. King Center for the Performing Arts
3865 N.
Wickham Rd.
Melbourne
321-242-2219
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Free to View, Charge for Performances
2,000-seat
performing arts center offering the finest in entertainers, Broadway,
dance, opera, classical, popular and children's theatre. Art exhibits
are featured monthly in the lobby gallery.
Florida
Marlins Spring Training Headquarters
5850 Stadium
Pkwy.
Melbourne
321-633-9200
Call for
schedule
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 Attractions
Canaveral
National Seashore/M.I. National Wildlife Refuge
On State
Road 406 (Garden St. /Exit 80, I-95) in Titusville.
321-861-0667
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Here at
Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge,
nature affirms her spirit and lives in harmony with over 1,045 species
of plants and animals, including gators, bobcats, wild hogs, broomeliads
and mangroves, plus 310 species of birds including snowy egrets, white
ibises, great blue herons and red-tailed hawks. Fifteen wildlife species
federally listed as endangered or threatened live here, including sea
turtles, Gopher Tortoises, Ospreys, West Indian Manatees, southern Bald
Eagles and Florida scrub jays. No buildings or seawalls distrub this
40-plus mile long wilderness and not to be missed is the 6-mile
self-guided Black Point Wildlife Drive.
Jungle
Adventures
E. Hwy. 50
in Christmas, just down the road from Titusville
407-568-2885
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
Coined the
"largest gator farm in Florida," view thousands of gators in their
natural environment. Here you can take a jungle cruise, see a wildlife
show featuring endangered Florida Panthers, explore a re-created native
American Indian village and feed all sorts of native wildlife including
black bears, deer, peacocks gators, monkeys, turtles and more.
Kennedy
Space Center Visitors Complex
Located on
SR 405,
Titusville
321-452-2121
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
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.
Cape
Canaveral Attractions
U.S. Air
Force Space & Missile Museum
Located at
the Cape Canaveral Air Station
321-853-3245
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
America's
space program began here and you'll be able to see where America's first
astronauts made history. Get a close look at rockets and see the towers
where launches are still taking off.
U.S.
Space Camp Florida
Located
adjacent to the Kennedy Space Center, SR 405
Titusville
321-267-3184
Reservations
are a must and you should call well in advance.
Admission
Charged
This 5-day
space camp is designed for students in grades 4-7 and gives them a
chance to explore the world and beyond. They'll get strapped in to the
simulator to train for an extravehicular activity (a space walk),
experience what it takes to move around the moon in the Gravity Trainer,
sample freeze-dried space food, build and launch their own rocket, and
learn how hard it is to do even the simplest things in a space suit.
This is a
great experience for children.
Valiant
Air Command Warbird Museum
Space Center
Executive Airport, 6600 Tico Rd.
Titusville
321-268-1941
Call for
days and hours of operation
Admission
Charged
This museum
is dedicated to finding and preserving historic aircraft which are so
much a part of our national aviation heritage. While here you can view
vintage World War II and post-war military aircraft, see war memorabilia
ranging from World War I to Desert Storm and hear old war stories retold
by veteran tour guides.
Titusville Playhouse at Emma Parrish Theatre
301 Julia
St.
Titusville
321-268-3711
Call for
specific schedule
Admission
Charged
A community
theatre producing quality drama, comedy and musicals. Also home of
"Emma's Attic," a small, alternative theatre experience. The Rising
Stars Children's Theatre stages productions throughout the year. |
