The Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station has been open since 1966 and preserves both the hardware and the spirit of United States’ ventures into space.

The museum displays numerous missiles, rockets and related space flight equipment and memorabilia at several buildings and nearby facilities, which include:

Museum Exhibit Hall

Launch Complex 26 Blockhouse Exhibits

Launch Complex 26 Gantry Exhibits

Launch Complex 26 Launch Pads Exhibits

Launch Complex 5/6 Blockhouse Exhibits

Launch Complex 5/6 Launch Pads Exhibits

Rocket Garden

Other Exhibits

Sands Space History Center

This unique museum highlights the Space Force as a major participant in America’s space program and emphasizes activities at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station beginning in early 1950 and continuing today.

Tours and gift shop operations are provided by a group of dedicated volunteers. The United States Space Force Historical Foundation, Inc. provides funding for exhibit maintenance and museum operations. Management for the entire museum operation is the responsibility of the Museum Director, a civilian employee of Space Launch Delta 45.

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Kennedy Space Center in Florida is pivotal in NASA’s mission. It is the base for Space Shuttle launch and landing operations. Every manned mission to space has departed from NASA Kennedy Space Center. Over the years, it has evolved to become the starting point for hundreds of scientific and applications spacecraft.

Kennedy Space Center garnered more recognition for being the launch site of the Hubble Space Telescope, the Mars Rover Project, and New Horizons, which was the first spacecraft to ever visit Pluto.

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Daytime Kayak Tours

Sunset Kayak Tours

Magical Bioluminescence Kayaking Tours

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Discover the lush landscapes of Central Florida and observe local wildlife during this kayaking excursion from Cocoa Beach. Join a small group and climb aboard your kayak to begin your tour of the calm waterways. Paddle through mangrove tunnels in the lagoon making sure to keep your eyes peeled for manatees and dolphins that reside in the area.

Cocoa Beach

Stop: 2 hours

This tour is perfect for first-time paddlers and anyone looking to get immersed in nature! On this Expedition, you will search for dolphin and manatee, be guided into the labyrinths of the mangrove tunnels and enjoy an entertaining experience with your friendly and knowledgeable guide. Along the way, you’ll learn paddling skills and how to effectively maneuver a kayak on the water.

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If attractions are your thing, Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center is just a few miles away on Merritt Island. Check out the Space Shuttle Atlantis up close, and maybe even catch a space launch, which is now much easier due to frequent launches. Brevard Zoo is also nearby and offers 75 acres of adventure, including the new treetop trek zip-lining adventure. Of course, you can always enjoy Orlando Kayaking Tours with Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach.

There’s no shortage of food and great dining along the Beach. Whether you are looking for a lavish or casual dining experience, you can have it all! As the Florida sunsets, Cocoa Beach comes alive with its peaceful, easy-feeling nightlife along A1A. When it’s finally time for bed, you’ll find a variety of oceanfront accommodations in Cocoa Beach. Rest easy because the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean will knock your socks off!

Orlando’s closest beach is 5 minutes from the premier port of Florida, Port Canaveral. Home to Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival. For more details on the cruises, check our blog post on Cruise ships. For high-speed adventures, visitors can thrive at Andretti Thrill Park with 4 Go-Kart tracks, Laser tag, Batting Cages, Bumper Boats, Wild West Train, and the largest arcade in the Space Coast. The arcade provides combat games, virtual reality, racing, shooting, redemption games & more!

Too many events and theme parks to list them all. But if you have the time, these are awesome.

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Four Parks. A Whole New Universal Experience.

Your Universal Orlando Resort visit just got even more awesome! With new 3-, 4-, and 5-Day Park-to-Park tickets that let you visit Universal Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay every day of your stay, you can bounce between all four as you please. Or spend the entire day at each one, fully immersing yourself in the unique thrills of each incredible theme park.