More than a millenium ago, European explorers landed on the sandy coast what is now called Florida's Space Coast. And ever since people continue to be drawn to our area because of its natural beauty and resources. As the site of one of the largest bird watching festivals in the country, Florida's Space Coast is bursting at the seams with green space and natural habitat, which creates great recreational opportunties for any nature lover to enjoy.
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| 3‑2‑1… Blast Off – Kennedy Space | |
 | Address 3435 N. Atlantic Ave. Cocoa Beach, FL Phone 321•784•4800 |
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DESCRIPTION From $179 a night 3-2-1… Blast Off – from the Courtyard Cocoa Beach Cape Canaveral! During your stay there is always something to do. With this package you can experience space like never before with all the special features and programs at Kennedy Spac . . . | |
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| Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach, Inc | |
| Address P.O. Box 320398 Phone 321•453•6952 |
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DESCRIPTION Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach invites you to slip away on an unforgettable kayaking adventure. Come experience the natural beauty and diverse eco-system of the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands area ”up close” on one of their exciting, guided kayak eco-tours. Fun for a . . . | |
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| Airboat Rides At Midway | |
| Address 28501 East Colonial Drive Phone 407•568•6790 |
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DESCRIPTION A Vietnamese Pot Belly Pig named Pork Chop may greet you at the door, but Airboat Rides At M . . . | |
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| Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge | |
| Address Highway A1A Phone 772•562•3909 |
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DESCRIPTION The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Melbourne Beach is a twenty mile section of coastline from Melbourne Beach to Wabasso Beach. Biologist consider it the most important nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles in the western hemisphere and the second most important nesting beach in the . . . | |
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| Art Gallery of Viera | |
| Address 2271 Town Center Avenue Phone 321•504•4343 |
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DESCRIPTION Located in the heart of Viera, The Art Gallery of Viera has a dazzling display of local and international artists, featuring watercolor, pottery, acrylics, pastels, digital, 3 dimensional and more. The Art Gallery of Viera also offers a wide variety of c . . . | |
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| Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and | |
| Address 1519 Clearlake Road, Building 19 Phone 321•433•7373 |
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DESCRIPTION Explore majestic sweeps of space and time at the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory Planetarium, or enjoy a movie in their their three-story IWERKS Discovery Movie Theater and finish with a stunning laser show under the dome for an unforgettable experienc . . . | |
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| Barrier Island Sanctuary | |
| Address 8385 South Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL Phone 321•723•3556 |
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DESCRIPTION Located on the barrier island, Barrier Island Sanctuary is a 34-acre sanctuary features the second EEL Program Management and Education Center. The new center is a modern educational facility with classrooms, an interactive exhibit room, a library, offices, auditorium, re . . . | |
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| Big Toho Airboat Rides | |
| Phone 321•624•2398 |
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DESCRIPTION Looking for excitement the next time you come to Central Florida? Or just want to explore Florida's wet outback, take an Airboat Adventure Tour with Big Toho Airboat Rides on beautiful Lake Tohopekaliga on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, headwaters for the Florida Everglades and the cl . . . | |
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| Big Toho Parasailing | |
| Address 726 Scallop Dr Phone 321•506•5679 |
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DESCRIPTION Fly like a bird and defy gravity with BIG TOHO PARASAILING! Based out of Port Canaveral/Cocoa Beach this well established, family owned and operated Central Florida attraction is dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind adventures with their state-of-the-art, 15 pa . . . | |
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| Blue Hole Park | |
| Address 1300 Cheney Highway Phone 321•264•5105 |
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DESCRIPTION Blue Hole Park is a neighborhood park with a quaint small town atmosphere. Situated around a freshwater pond with trees shading the picnic tables and grills, the setting is ideal for leisurely get-togethers. Hours of operation: Open after . . . | |
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