Port Caneveral?

[JackieH]

Are there any inexpensive things to do in Port Canerval while the ship is docked there all day? We are trying not to spend tons of money on excursions, but would like to find something that will not break the bank.. any help would be appreciated

[Clarea]

You could explore the Cocoa Beach pier, and Ron Jon's surf shop.

[JackieH]

thank you for your suggestions..I will look into them online . We would love to do the Kennedy space center.. but it is pricey for the 4 of us..

[Capt_BJ]

your congressperson can give you free tickets to KSC ....

 

try SEARCH

 

you'll find this hint and many others . . .

[JackieH]

thanks..I think it may be too late we are leaving next week..:rolleyes:

[Capt_BJ]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1922025&highlight=to+do+canaveral

[AAAAmerican]

A great location, I was just looking at and doing research on/upon now.

28°32′N 81°0′W (28.5324, -80.9940) !

 

 

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This is where On December 25, 1837, a force of 2,000 U.S. Army soldiers and Alabama Volunteers arrived in the area to construct a fort, which they named Fort Christmas.

 

 

Christmas is also the birthplace of the American sculptor James Hughlette "Tex" Wheeler, who is best known for his bronze sculpture of the famed racehorse Seabiscuit and tribute to the American folk humorist, Will Rogers at Claremore, Oklahoma..." too. Mr Wheeler is buried in the Fort Christmas, Florida, Cemetery.

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First weekend in December a.d. 2013

10am - 4pm, Entrance is free, free parking across the road from the park. BBQ pork sandwiches, chicken filets, community groups have baked goods, drinks, hotdogs, gator, sweet pickles, etc. Pioneer demonstrations - broom making, blacksmiths, basket weaving, rope making, spinning, quilting, lace making, wood carving, and many more. Santa Claus 1pm - 3pm both days, large craft fair with over 150 crafters with handmade items, the Christmas Post Office will have a booth so you can get your Christmas cards hand stamped, antique engine and tractor display, and much more.

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Well the Good News now, location is open and FREE, when all in Port !

 

Entrance is free.

 

Fort & Homes Hours

Tuesday - Sunday -- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mondays & Holidays -- Closed

 

PARK HOURS

Summer -- 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Winter -- 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hours change when the clock changes.

Closed December 24 & 25.

 

Fort Christmas Historical Park

1300 Fort Christmas Road (C.R. 420)

Christmas, Florida 32709

Telephone: 407-254-9310

Trudy.Trask@ocfl.net

 

 

Fort Christmas Historical Park:

 

Fort Christmas is located in Christmas, Orange County, Florida just off Florida State Road 50, twenty miles east of Orlando, near Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Port Canaveral, and Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville.

 

 

 

Are there any inexpensive things to do in Port Canerval while the ship is docked there all day? We are trying not to spend tons of money on excursions, but would like to find something that will not break the bank.. any help would be appreciated

[AAAAmerican]

 

Any of youall going ?

 

[agargoyle]

Are there any inexpensive things to do in Port Canerval while the ship is docked there all day? We are trying not to spend tons of money on excursions, but would like to find something that will not break the bank.. any help would be appreciated

 

We almost always go to Jetty Park when the ship docks at Port Canerval. it is $5.00 a poerson for the cab ride, free to get into Jetty Park. The beach is nice, you can walk out quite a way because the ocean floor is flat. There are usually waves -- not to big but fun, there is a fishing pier. A small concession stand, bathrooms, some soveniers and a place to rent fishing gear.

 

On season to rent 2 chairs and an umbrella is $15.00 for the day. There are also boogie boards to rent.

 

There is a campground and play area for the kids.

 

We have seen manatee, porpoise, sea turtles, ospry, pelicans. One day the porpoise put on a show for almost an hour.

 

If you want inexpensive, quiet area this is it.