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Ace Of Hearts Ranch - Unwind, forget about traffic and schedules and take in hours of beautiful Florida trails where you can relax, enjoy wild flowers, unforgettable scenery and wildlife while traveling through the many different habitats and terrains this area has to offer. This is a great ECO-TOUR, wooded trails last over an hour.
7400 Bridal Path Lane Cocoa, FL 32927 Phone: 321-638-0104 map
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Airboat rides (near Brevard County)
- Grasshopper Airboat Rides
- Old Fashion Airboat Rides
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Andretti Thrill Park - Go Karts, Batting Cages, Mini Golf, Water Rides, Children's Rides, Inside Games. Lots of fun for the entire family.
3960 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, FL 32901 (321) 956-6706 map
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Adventure Kayak - Explore the mangrove channels & Islands, observe dolphins, manatees, and birds. Tours led by experienced guide. Minutes from the resorts in Cocoa Beach. Excellent photography and sightseeing.
Fun for the Entire Family - From 520 take A1A south. Go past Ron Jon's, Minuteman Cswy, and City Hall. Five blocks south of Minuteman Cswy is 5th Street South. Turn right (West) on 5th Street South, go to the end. Turn left onto S. Brevard Ave. Turn right onto Ramp Road. Launch point is at the end of Ramp Road at Ramp Road Park 321-480-8632 map
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FinExpeditions - Fin Expeditions is modeled after the kayak mother ships deployed in the pacific northwest. Our operations are also modeled after dive boats out of the Florida Keys. We deploy our Kayaks on different mangove systems, just as dive operators deploy divers to different reef systems. A Kayak Mothership concept lends itself to the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands environment well.
321-783-6092 ~ Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, Florida
528 or 520 to A1A south. Past Ron Jon's, and Cocoa Beach Surf Co., Minuteman Cswy, and City Hall. Five blocks south of Minuteman Cswy is 5th Street South. Turn right (West) on 5th Street South. Turn left onto S. Brevard Ave. Turn right onto Ramp Road. Pegasus is at the end of Ramp Road at the Ramp Road Park map
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Ice Skating - Whether you have never been ice skating before or you're a seasoned pro, Space Coast Iceplex has something for you. Space Coast Iceplex offers public skating, freestyle sessions, figure skating instruction, U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills learn-to-skate programs, introduction to hockey, youth hockey, adult hockey, birthday parties, a fitness center, group rates and private rentals.
720 Roy Wall Blvd. in Rockledge. Call 321-504-7500 map |
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Ice Skating at PD Penguins - Ice Skating, Hockey, Birthday Parties and Group events.
1344 S. Babcock St. Melbourne, FL. 32901 1-877-COOL-ICE map
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On The Edge Rock Climbing Gym is located in Melbourne, Florida and is centrally located within Brevard County. The sculpted rock-like formations with climbing routes of varying difficulties are accessible to all levels from beginner to expert. On The Edge also offers a Free Weight area, Circuit Training, Personal Training and has an extensive Cardio Deck. The air conditioned environment, the accessibility, a family atmosphere and the advantages of a complete training center will make your rock climbing experience fun and exciting.
200 West Drive, Melbourne, FL 32904 321-724-8775 map
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Skateboard Parks -
- Jay Dickenson Bike and Skate Facility, Sand Point Park, 101 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Hours: 7 a.m. - dark daily.
- Cocoa Beach Skatepark, 1450 Minuteman Causeway. Hours: open until 9 p.m. daily.
- Satellite Beach Skate Park, 751 Jamaica Blvd. Hours: 4 - 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturdays, noon - 9 p.m. Sundays.
- Paradise Funplex, 555 Fortenberry Rd., Merritt Island. Hours: noon - 9 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
- Graffiti Skate Zone, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd., Palm Bay. Hours: 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturdays, 1-9 p.m. Sundays.
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Sky Dive Space Center - The only drop zone in the world overlooking the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral and the Space Coast beaches. Skydive Space Center is the home of FLORIDA'S HIGHEST JUMPS- 15,000 FEET!!! All of our jumps are made from 15,000 feet , so whether you're an experienced skydiver, or doing your very first jump, you'll be getting the HIGHEST RIDE IN FLORIDA!!!
476 N Williams Ave, Titusville, FL 32796 1-800-823-0016 map
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Manatee Hammock Campground - Manatee Hammock, one of North Brevard's great natural resources, is a tranquil place to enjoy the canopy of trees and river's edge with a superb view of Shuttle launches at Kennedy Space Center. The park was acquired by Brevard County in 1993 through the Trust for Public Lands
7275 South U.S. Hwy 1 Bellwood, FL 32780 321/264-5083 map
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Port Canaveral - Imagine glimmering cruise liners stretched out beneath a tropical blue sky. The catch of the day, prepared just to your liking at one of The Cove's popular restaurants. Fishing boats dotting the horizon as they compete in one of several annual tournaments. Campers watching the thrill of a rocket launch while relaxing at the beach in Jetty Park. This is the essence of Port Canaveral, with a variety of activities for the entire family. Visit site for information on location. |
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Melbourne Greyhound Park - Live greyhound racing, Texas Hold'um, simulcast of Jai Alai, harness racing and thoroughbred racing.
1100 N Wickham Rd Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 259-9800 map
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Sterling Casino Lines - Sails twice a day. Slots, blackjack, other wagering games and entertainment. No Admission fee, no passport needed. See website for directions and more information.
1-800-ROLL 7-11
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SunCruz Casino - Sails twice a day. Slots, blackjack, other wagering games and entertainment. No Admission fee, no passport needed. See website for directions and more information 1-800-474-DICE (3423)
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Cape Canaveral Cruise Line
Cruise Ship Tours, Entertainment Cape Canaveral
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Indian River Cruises - A 47' custom built sailing catamaran offering 3x daily sightseeing trips out of historic Cocoa Village. Daily lunch, sunset and dinner sails on the beautiful Indian River. map
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Cocoa Beach Pier - Established In 1962, The Cocoa Beach Pier is a A Historical Landmark on the Florida Space Coast. Surfing, sun tanning, swimming, beaches, boats, bars, restaurants, shopping, and volleyball.
401 Meade Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Telephone: (321) 783-7549 Email: info@cocoabeachpier.com map
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Island Boat Tours - Various Tours throughout the county. See link for more information.
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Port Canaveral - Imagine glimmering cruise liners stretched out beneath a tropical blue sky. The catch of the day, prepared just to your liking at one of The Cove's popular restaurants. Fishing boats dotting the horizon as they compete in one of several annual tournaments. Campers watching the thrill of a rocket launch while relaxing at the beach in Jetty Park. This is the essence of Port Canaveral, with a variety of activities for the entire family. Visit site for information on location.
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Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
View the lighthouse. Not open to inside tours. additional info map
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Grant Historical House - 5795 South US Highway 1 Grant, FL 32949-2106 This home was built in 1916 and has been completely restored. It houses a collection of antiques and furniture that capture that period in time. It is a monument to the early pioneer days
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission: donation
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Harry T. Moore Homesite - The Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park has been developed to commemorate the lives of two pioneering American black civil rights workers. Harry and Harriette were leading human rights activists in Brevard County, in Florida, and in the nation. 2180 Freedom Avenue Mims, FL 32754 (321) 385-1264 map
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COBB MERRITT SQUARE 16
Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island (321) 459-23737; www.cobbtheatres.com
CINEMA WORLD
4345 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne (321) 723-5211; www.cinemaworld.org
METRO CINEMA CAFE
3020 New Haven Ave., West Melbourne; (321) 727-0170
PREMIERE OAKS 10
1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne (321) 676-0880;
www.oaks10.com
SATELLITE BEACH CINEMAS
Atlantic Plaza, Hwy. A1A, Satellite Beach (321) 777-3778
RAVE 16
I-95 and Wickham Road, Viera (321) 890-0985
www.ravemotionpictures.com
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Air Force Space and Missle Museum - The Air Force Space and Missile Museum at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station preserves both the hardware and the spirit of United State's ventures into space. The museum displays numerous missiles, rockets and related space equipment and is open daily. The museum is open to the general public via a bus tour that originates from Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex. See website for further information.
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American Police Hall of Fame & Museum - The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 1960. It is the nation's first national police museum and memorial dedicated to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
6350 Horizon Dr. Titusville, FL 32780 321-264-0911 map
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Brevard Museum of Art and Science: 1463 Highland Ave., Melbourne, 242-0737. The county's only fine arts museum has five galleries where rotating exhibitions by international, national and regional artists are displayed. The museum is also host to cultural lecture series, a book club, jazz performances, children's activities and art classes. The Ruth Cote Clemente Science Center has colorful, hands-on exhibits for children. The Renee Foosaner Education Center offers studio classes. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission covers entrance to galleries and science center: adults, $5; seniors 63 and older, $3; children and students with ID, $2; children younger than 2 and museum members, free. Admission free Thursdays. Web site: www.artandscience.org
1463 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL. 32936 (321-242-0737) map
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Brevard Museum of History and Science - 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa, 632-1830. Collecting museum also brings in traveling shows with accompanying text panels. On permanent display are a Florida timeline, a nature center with 22 acres of trails and a recreation of the famous Windover Dig, which unearthed 7,000-year-old remains of prehistoric man. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: adults, $6; seniors 62 or older and military with ID are $5.50; students with ID are $5; children $4.50; children younger than 4 years are free.
2201 Michigan Ave Cocoa, FL 32926 321-632-1830 map
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Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum: Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, 453-1776 or http://members.aol.com/vetcouncil/index.html. Education museum houses artifacts from all wars in which the United States has fought, from swords and cannon balls to World War II rationing stamps and V-mail and much more. Exhibits are rotated to provide new displays. Admission: free
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East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame Museum: in Ron Jon Watersports, 4275 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, 784-3005, e-mail to surfscout71@aol.com or visit www.ecsurfinghallandmuseum.org. Exhibits presents history of surfing through old surfboards, magazines and photos, surf music, collections of old items related to surfing and exhibits about national surf champions Kelly Slater, the late Bruce Valuzzi and inductees into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame. There's also a small theater that shows old surf movies. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission: $2 donation requested, but not required
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Historic Rossetter House: 1320 Highland Ave., Melbourne, 254-9855 or visit www.rossetter housemuseum.org. Botanical gardens and house museum circa 1930. Large collection of antiques. Explores history of Eau Gallie and the Rossetter Family, social and business leaders in the area during the 20th century. Gardens available for weddings. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission: $5.
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Liberty Bell Memorial Museum - The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum has a full-sized replica of the Liberty Bell. The Museum also houses historic documents, flags, artifacts of all American wars, model warships and warbirds, reading materials, pictures and other patriotic memorabilia.
1601 Oak Street, Melbourne, Florida 32901 (321) 727-1776 map
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North Brevard Historical Museum - Exploring the history of the Titusville area, from Port St. John to the Volusia County line, through the "collection, preservation, recording and display of historical artifacts, photographs, written records and oral histories."
301 S. Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32782 (321) 269-3658 map
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U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum: Searstown Mall, 3550 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, 264-0434 or visit www.spacewalkoffame.com. Nonprofit museum established by space workers in December 2001. On display are rare photos, space patches, pins, space hardware, flight suits, shuttle tiles, bronzed handprints of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts, and numerous scale models of aerospace vehicles and facilities. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: free
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Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum - www.vacwarbirds.org. Walk around a 30,000-square-foot hangar and see warplanes from before World War II, a C-47 from the D-Day invasion, a restored Wildcat from the bottom of Lake Michigan and a present-day F-14. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission: adults, $9; active military, seniors 60 and older, $8; children younger than 12, $5; group rates, tours available.
6600 Tico Road Titusville, FL 32780 321-268-1941 map
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A Day Away Kayak Tours - Day and night kayak tours offered 7 days a week. Based in the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, there are frequent sightings of various wildlife, including manatees, dolphins, alligators and a large variety of birds.
3532 Royal Oak Drive, Titusville, FL 32780 (321)-268-2655 map
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Brevard Parks
All parks within the county. Includes park information and upcoming and ongoing events.
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Brevard Zoo - Brevard Zoo is home to more than 550 animals representing over 165 species from North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Built by the community, this small zoo has grown into a conservation leader and important destination for tourists. Our ground-breaking education programs are models for zoo's around the United States
8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940 321-254-9453 map
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Canaveral National Seashore - A lot to do and see in this area. Camping, walking trails, secluded beaches, beach access, horseback riding - northern county area.
Information Center: 7611 South Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 -- (386) 428-3384 (website)
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Central Florida Naturists - Playalinda Beach
A clothing optional beach within Canaveral National Seashore. Click on link for information and directions.
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Cocoa Beach Manatee Watch Wildside Tours
Wildside is a Nature Tour Boat operating out of Cocoa Beach, Florida
1-800-695-1770
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Enchanted Forest - A modern Education-Welcome Center was opened to the public in November, 2002. It houses basic facilities like restrooms, changing tables, water, air conditioning. There is a wonderful hands-on demonstration area such as you would expect to see in a Science Museum. There is a shop where you can purchase souvineer items and nature related crafts. Wear appropriate clothing for your walk. Bug spray, water, and walking shoes are recommended. Enjoy our picnic tables, Serenity water garden, and wheelchair accessibility
South of Titusville, FL on Route 405, just 1/2 mile west of U.S. Route 1 map
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Forever Florida - Fascinating look at Wild Florida, for families and groups. 4,700 acres of pristine Florida wilderness and a working cattle ranch. It's 100% real (not plastic) and there's a lot to see and do for all ages.
4755 N. Kenansville Rd., St. Cloud 1-888-957-9794 map
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FunDay Discovery Tours - 16 Daily guided tours. See site for information. 1905 S. Atlantic St. Suite #325 Melbourne Bch, FL 32951 321-725-0796 map
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Indian River Cruises - A 47' custom built sailing catamaran offering 3x daily sightseeing trips out of historic Cocoa Village. Daily lunch, sunset and dinner sails on the beautiful Indian River. map
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Approximately one half of the Refuge's 140,000 acres consists of brackish estuaries and marshes. The remaining lands consist of coastal dunes, scrub oaks, pine forests and flatwoods, and palm and oak hammocks - hiking, fishing, much more. The Refuge co-hosts the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival each January
PO Box 6504 Titusville, FL 32782 321-861-0667 map
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BCC Planetarium and Observatory - World-class planetarium that has seating for 210 under a 70-foot dome projection screen. Two star projectors team up to produce a stunningly realistic sky and 3D computer effects. The Minolta Alpha Infinium shines 28,000 little points of light to create the feel of a real skyful of stars, and has auxiliary projectors to add the Sun and Moon. In the Discovery Movie Theater, you'll find a wide variety of science and nature films.
1519 Clear Lake Road Cocoa, FL 32922 321-433-7373 map
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| Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - The only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet an Astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch. See site for map and driving instructions. (321)449-4444
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US Astronaut Hall of Fame
6225 Vectorspace Blvd., Titusville (321) 269-6100
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Cocoa Village - Historic Sites, Shops, Galleries, Restaurant, Antiques map
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Dinosaur Store - Museum quality fossils and minerals, Dinosaur eggs, dinosaur teeth & dinosaur claw fossils, Shark teeth and shark teeth necklaces, Dinosaur replicas (castings) such as Coelophysis, Amber and amber jewelry
299 W. Cocoa Beach Csy. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 1-877-560-3466 map
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Ron Jon's Surf Shop - Make the trek to Ron Jon Surf Shop® Cocoa Beach every year (two million to be exact). This One of a Kind surfing mecca has become one of the most visited attractions in Florida. Head to Cocoa Beach and look for their distinctive blue, yellow, orange and turquoise art deco surf palace. State Roads 520 & A1A Cocoa Beach, FL. 321-799-8888 map
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Super Flea and Farmers Market - Great outdoor mall under a roof.
4835 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32934 321-242-9124 map
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Space Coast Stadium - Home to the Manatee's Baseball Team. See the website for lots of information.
5800 Stadium Parkway, Viera FL (321) 633-9200 map
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