Unlike many "tourist" cities in Florida, Brevard County has many natural wonders that provide the tourist, business traveler and "local" with alot to see and do in their spare time. Consider the fact that in Brevard County, you can golf at a posh country club in the winter with tempratures in the 70's for under $20 - Or that you can see the Space shuttle launch from anywhere in the county - Or better yet, visit hundreds of square miles of untouched wetlands from your car for free, or fish in freshwater or saltwater. Check out what Brevard County has to offer.


Local Attractions...

ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME, U.S. SPACE CAMP (407) 269-6100 Your self-guided tour teaches the history of the U.S. Space Program. Experience the sensation of space flight in one of the many astronaut training simulators. Open 9-5, admission is $7.95 adults, $4.95 children.

ASTRONAUT MEMORIAL PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY (407) 631-7889 Located at the Cocoa branch of the Brevard Community College, this planetarium is Florida's largest star theater & public telescope. Features the Minolta Infinium Star Projector, the world's most advanced projector with Digistar 3-D Graphics and 3-story high motion picture.

BREVARD MUSEUM OF HISTORY & NATURAL SCIENCE (407) 632-1830 Nature trails guide you on an educational journey to Brevard's earliest history. Admission is $3.00 adults, $1.50 students.

BREVARD ZOO (407) 254-3002 Located in Melbourne, the Brevard Zoo features the wildlife of Florida, Latin America and Australia. Enjoy the "paws-on" exhibits in natural habitats. Call for prices and times.

CANAVERAL CHARTER BOATS (407) 783-5274 Trips include rod, tackle, bait, breakfast, lunch and beverages. Full, half-day and shark trip charters available.

COCOA VILLAGE (407) 631-9075 A "village" like setting of shops in a quaint, small-town setting. Arts and Crafts featured monthly. Open every day.

DEEP SEA FISHING-PELICAN PARTY BOAT (407) 784-3474 Your deep-sea fishing trip costs only $45.00 per day. $52.00 includes breakfast, lunch and beverages.

DISCOVERY AVIATION (407) 267-6043 Located at Space Center Executive Airport, near Kennedy Space Center offering chartered flights, flight school and sightseeing tours.

DOUBLE 'D' STABLES (407) 264-2332 Riding tours offered of Florida's wilderness areas for both the experienced and beginning riders. Trail rides are $12.50 per hour.

FLORIDA MARLINS BASEBALL CLUB & FLORIDA MANATEES (407) 633-9200 Come watch the Florida Marlins train every spring at the Space Coast Statium. During the summer, watch minor league baseball action. Take exit 74 on I-95 directly to the stadium.

FORT CHISTMAS MUSEUM (407) 568-4149 A replica of a fort built on Christmas Creek in 1837 during the second Seminole War. Museum and picnic facilities available. Admission and parking is FREE.

GATEWAY AVIATION (407) 267-1345 Get an introductory flying lesson for only $20.00. Ask for a coupon at your hotel. Located at Space Center Executive Airport.

JUNGLE ADVENTURES (407) 568-2885 West SR 50 in Christmas. Wildlife shows daily featuring the Florida Panther, petting zoo, natural history museum, and a Spanish Fort replica. Admission is $9.50 adults, $6.50 children and seniors.

MERRITT ISLAND WILDLIFE REFUGE & VISITORS CENTER (407) 861-0667 This nature preserve is the natural boundry for the Kennedy Space Center. Self guided driving and walking trails through wilderness unchanged in millions of years. Located on SR 402.

MIDWAY AIRBOAT TOURS (407) 568-6790 Day and night airboat rides through St. Johns River. See Alligators in the dark staring back at you! Day rides $10/$5 per 1/2 hr. Night $20/15 per 1hr.

PLAYALINDA BEACH Take SR 402 east to the coast. Located in a vast nature preserve. The north end of the beach is clothing optional.

SPACEPORT USA (407) 452-2121 Tour through a Space Shuttle and visit the IMAX theater. Displays and museums present a fantastic view of the US Space Program. Prices very reasonable. Free parking.

TITUSVILLE MUNICIPAL MARINA (407) 269-7255 Just off SR 406. Boat slips and overnight docking available. Rent a pontoon boat all day for $90, $50 for a half day.

TITUSVILLE PLAYHOUSE (407) 268-3711 Musicals, comedies an dramas throughout the year on weekends located in downtown Titusville. Call for current production.

TITUSVILLE VETERAN'S PIER (407) 383-2464 Spend the day sunbathing or fishing off a pier. Live bait, tackle and drinks served 365 days a year. Rod and reel rental $7.00/day. Mention this ad and get 1st beer free and $2 off rod rental.

VALIANT AIR COMMAND (407) 268-1941 located at the Space Center Executive Airport. Warbird museum displaying a vintage collection of planes dating back to WW1. Many working planes on site. Prices very reasonable.

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