What to do in Port Canaveral other than Disney

[mark e b]

Help! Whats do near Port Canaveral other than disney? Will have a rental car so transportation is not a problem.

[Tanker4]

Might try NASA. One could spend a day or more there. Then, there's always the beach in the Cocoa area.

[vacation fool]

Mount Dora a quaint little town with antique stores. In February they are having a jazz festival. In doowntown disney, Cirque de Soleil La Numba, I highly recommend. Also, Blueman Group is playing at Universal Hotel and Resort. Travelzoo has $54 tickets thru 12/31.

[snelsonbrown]

Help! Whats do near Port Canaveral other than disney? Will have a rental car so transportation is not a problem.

 

check these out and hope it helps some

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSEST MALL/MOVIE THEATRE TO CAPE CANAVERAL/COCOA BEACH

http://www.merrittsquaremall.com 321-452-3270

http://www.cobbtheatres.com/merritt.htm

 

 

ENJOYMENT OF OUR "VILLAGE" WITH A LITTLE FOR EVERYONE

http://cocoavillage.com/

http://www.ulyssesprimesteakhouse.com/

http://www.margaux.com/ This is a 5* French restaurant and not only world known but has received many awards

The Black Tulip http://www.theblacktulip.net/

FOR THE COCOA VILLAGE NEWSPAPER FOR MORE INFORMATION AND MAPS

 

http://www.cocoavillage.com/cvnews

or write lori@theblackdoggallery.com for questions

 

MUSEUM

 

Tico Warbird Air Museum (Titusville, Fla) http://www.vacwarbirds.org

 

Local Attractions / Place of Interest mentioned on the forum

 

 

The Manatee Park

Manatee Sanctuary Park located at 701 Thurm Blvd which is off West Centeral Street - this is located right between Zackery's and Traxx (Zackery's is right next door to the Radisson) - park hours are from 7AM to dark. You can walk to it from the Raddison: 2 long blocks approx 10 mins walking, but you do have a sidewalk and the walk is nice althought not shady. There is no cost and it does have a super nice and clean rest room, places to sit out of the sun. Best time for manatees: early morning or just before dusk

 

 

Kennedy Space Center - http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/

Tickets: $38 adult/$28 child (ages 3-11). Ticket valid for two days of admission (must be used within 7 days of first use).

Discount tickets can be had at some hotels (like the Radisson or the Country Inn and Suites) or at ticket brokers (Google for discount Kennedy Space Center tickets).

You will enjoy this site:

http://www.texasjim.com/NASApix/NASA%20pix.htm

 

 

Wildlife park http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/

 

Dolphin and manatee watch cruise (ask for Joann for your $2.00 off but must mention this board for discount

http://www.funtimetour.com

 

HOW ABOUT ALLIGATORS AND WILDLIFE? (food is great also and no the food isn't you)

http://www.twisterairboatrides.com/cabbage.htm

 

Like kayaking?

http://www.cocoabeachkayaktours.com/index.html

 

Jetty Park - 397 Jetty Park Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Jetty Park is at the beginning or ending of the channel where all the ships go out. There is a $5 per car charge to get in, but well worth it. It has nice bathrooms, showers, place to eat, fish, walk and a super nice beach. It does have shade and camp grounds also. Directions: Take the Beachline (520) from the airport due East. After you pass the cruise ship port get into the left lane and slow when it says to 45mph (police fav. hiding place) the road turns into a city street with a RateTrac store on your right. Look to the left at the big white bldg with the blue roof and turn left between there and McDonalds. Go to the traffic light (2 blocks) and turn left. Go to the traffic light (3 Blocks) and turn right.

http://www.jettypark.org/

UPDATE ON THE JETTY PARK FEES AS OF OCTOBER 01, 2008

 

DAY USE

CAR $7.00

R/V $15.00

BUS $18.00

 

ANNUAL PASS

CAR $50.00

R/V $75.00

 

SUMMER CAMPING (MAY TO DEC.)

rustic/tent (no hook ups) $25.00

Semi Rustic (water/electric) $32.00

Improved (water/electric/sewer $37.00

 

 

WINTER CAMPING (JANUARY TO APRIL)

Tustic/Tent (no hook up) $35.00

Semi Rustic (water/electric) $42.00

Improved (water/electric/sewer) $47.00

 

 

Cocoa Beach & Pier - http://www.cocoabeachpier.com/ - Their beach shower is outside, FYI. The Cocoa Beach has 2 restaurants, gift shop, volley ball court and of course the beach and then you have shopping close to the pier. Note: you cannot see the ships from the Cocoa Beach pier.

 

Manatee Sanctuary Park located at 701 Thurm Blvd which is off West Centeral Street - this is located right between Zackery's and Traxx (Zackery's is right next door to the Radisson) - park hours are from 7AM to dark. You can walk to it from the Raddison: 2 long blocks approx 10 mins walking, but you do have a sidewalk and the walk is nice althought not shady. There is no cost and it does have a super nice and clean rest room, places to sit out of the sun. Best time for manatees: early morning or just before dusk

 

Ron Jon's Surf Shop: http://www.ronjons.com/DisplayContent.aspx?ContentID=39

Cocoa Beach Surf Shop http://cocoabeachsurf.com/

 

Casino boat:

Sun Cruz Casino sails at 11AM and 7P. Sun Cruz is located on Glen Cheek Road by Grills.

Liquid Las Vegas and located at Port Canaveral

 

Mini-golf and go-carts:

 

Traxx at Jungle Village located at 8801 Astronaut Blvd,

Cape Canaveral – phone number 321-783-0595. Traxx has miniature golf, go-carts, laser tag and arcades.

 

Funntasia Fantasy Golf which is that 6355 North Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral - phone number 321-799-4856. It has a huge miniature golf course. If driving in from the airport on Beachline 528 depending on where you are staying, you will pass both of them since they are both on the main road of A1A. This is a great family entertainment. They have places for birthday parties, banquets, tourments and they do have group activities.

If there are any questions, you can ask for Bob Petersen who is the GM

Mention the board as Mr. Petersen for discount.

 

http://www.cocoabeach.com/parks.html (additional information on entertainment for kids)

 

 

Deep-Sea Fishing:

 

Ocean Obession http://www.fishobsession.com/

Miss Cape Canaveral http://www.misscape.com/

Orlando Princess http://www.orlandoprincess.com/

 

Airboat Tours: http://www.airboatecotours.com/ or Adventure 321-636-2091

 

PARASAILING

Cocoa Beach Parasail - will pick up from Rusty's -PHONE 321-212-8277

See the Space Coast from a bird's eye view - Safe, fun and no experience neccessary

Owner Pam

http://www.cocoabeachparasail.com

 

Fishing and Diving Center 6300 North Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral 321-783-3477 Excellent place for local information one to one on fishing, diving etc. Also a mom and pop owned shop.

Owner Rob Lamontagne

Brenda @ Fishing and Diving Charters---321-298-3690

 

CHILDREN ENTERTAINMENT

 

For Children entertainment is as follows:

 

Brevard Zoo which is located about a 25 min. drive from Cape Canaveral is located at 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Fla and website is http://www.brevardzoo.org phone number is 321-254-9453 opens from 9:30am to 5pm.

 

The Dinosaur Store is located at White Rose Shopping Center and located at 299 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy and phone number is 321-783-7300.

http://www.dinosaurstore.com/

Their new building will be opening up sometime this year and it is HUGE - it will have 2 or 3 story high musum

It will be located right accross the street from the old place. What a place for kids and adult kids to enjoy.

 

 

The 5600 gal aquarium located at 4 Points Sheridan Hotel located right next door to Ron Jon's.

 

Brevard Community College Planetarium-1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa. Fla --321-433-7373

http://www.brevard.cc.fl.us/planet/

 

 

Both the Cocoa Beach Public Library (868-1104) and Cape Canaveral Public Library (868-1101) are only minutes away. You'll find Books-A-Million located in the Merritt Square Mall. The Barnes and Noble bookstore is located across the Mall.

Skating -

Try a sport that's not usually associated with Florida and enjoy ice skating at The Space Coast Ice Plex (504-7500).

Bowling -

Shore Lanes on Merritt Island (452-8880), Space Bowl (636-0808) and Satellite Beach Lanes (773-3558) are located about 20 minutes .