What was once a sleepy town where city dwellers escaped has grown in leaps and bounds. Today, Cape Canaveral is where technology and nature meet.
Just 46 miles southeast of Orlando, and 65 miles south of Daytona, Cape Canaveral gives you all the space you need to have a super vacation. Within an hour's drive you can be at the Disney Attractions or exploring history up along the northeast coastline.
Cape Canaveral itself has a lot to offer the vacationer. This “Space Coast” area has twenty-five miles of beautiful seashore, perfect for swimming and surfing.
Three great parks in the vicinity will offer you days of fun. Cherie Down Park is open from 7 a.m. until dusk, and provides picnic tables, restrooms and showers. Cape Canaveral Park has no park facilities, but does allow for some fine surfing. Last but not least is Jetty Park. This park is open 24 hours and provides camping, a jetty, a pier, volleyball and lots of fun. There is a playground for the children, concessions and restrooms with showers and lots of parking. This is also a great place to watch the ships coming and going from the port. The pier offers great fishing, and there is a bait and tackle shop located on it. Beach rentals are also available.
There are numerous attractions to visit in Cape Canaveral. The Kennedy Space Center has outstanding tours of NASA’s most fascinating space exploration programs and space launches. One can easily spend a whole day touring and enjoying all the many exhibits.
Other sites related to space are the Astronaut Hall of Fame and the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory.
For more activity, the Andretti Thrill Park, Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, Brevard Zoo, Grasshopper Airboat Rides, Inlet Explorer, and Jungle Adventures Inc. are lots of fun.
For accommodations, the Radisson hotel is located close to Port Canaveral. If you choose to be on the beach, Cape Winds Resort comes complete with tennis and basketball courts and a free breakfast.
To experience nice dining, slip on over to Lloyd’s Canaveral Feast. This restaurant is a spot where you can savor a delicious meal and enjoy the indoor casino or the outdoor deck. Rusty’s Seafood and Oyster Bar is casual and inexpensive, and the food is superb.
Cape Canaveral is a great vacation spot!
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