Things to do around cape canaveral

[azndo4life]

We are staying at the residence inn in cape canaveral two days before our cruise so we have a full day the day before the cruise departs. Wondering if there is somethings to do in the area? beach, outlets, attractions?

[JohninDC]

Kennedy Space Center! :D

[loopdloops]

When we were there we went to a little park called manatee park and watched the manatee play. It was pretty neat

[Capt_BJ]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1577771

 

brevard zoo

tree top trek zip line

air boat ride

segway tour

surfing lessons

Ron Jon

kayak tours

 

just a few quick ideas

[jamona2311]

I would go to the Harry Potter world myself but as it is, my DH planned this day and were doing the Kennedy Space Center the day before our Sept 20th cruise on Ecstasy. :rolleyes: LOL Im sure it will still be a lot of fun. :)

[suezyq50]

We have done Kennedy Space Center and hung out at the beach.

[1cruznmama]

When we were there we went to a little park called manatee park and watched the manatee play. It was pretty neat

 

Where exactly is this located? It sounds terrific :)

[JustUs275]

We also went to Manatee Sanctuary Park and really enjoyed it...sorry I can't remember exactly where it was but we stayed at Country Inn & Suites and it wasn't far from there. We also went to Jetty Park and to the Port Canaveral Lock Station - both are worth visiting. We also like to plan our dinner(s) to be at one of the several restaurants right on the waterway at Port Canaveral with outside seating. You can watch the ships sail by around 430p and 5pm.

[Capt_BJ]

google is a wonderful thing

 

http://www.inbrevard.com/cape-canaveral/parks-and-recreation-guide/219/manatee-sanctuary-park.html

 

less than a mile from the cruise terminals and there is a sign on A1A ... a small sign .... but a sign none the less.

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Are there any public beaches near the pier where the ships dock. And does Kennedy Space Center draw big crowds like Houston? I'd like to visit but don't want to wait hours to get in. For us Port Canareval will be a port of call for the day.

[JohninDC]

Are there any public beaches near the pier where the ships dock. And does Kennedy Space Center draw big crowds like Houston? I'd like to visit but don't want to wait hours to get in. For us Port Canareval will be a port of call for the day.

 

KSC does get busy but you can save time in line by purchasing your tickets ahead of time on-line (some have reported receiving free or discounted tickets through their congressman -- did not work for me :(). You need several hours to most of a day to see it all at KSC. http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/

 

Good luck! :)

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Thanks John. That helps me make my plans.