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Rocket-launch history, a classic lighthouse and Florida wildlife make the Space Coast an easy trip for families.
This striped lighthouse, almost 150 feet tall, has warned mariners of shallow water for more than a century and a half. Its beam reaches over 20 miles out to sea.
Explore the area’s most visited attraction, with guided tours, behind-the-scenes areas and exhibits on space and technology.
Spot this white landmark tower on Dave Nisbet Drive, built with observation decks above the islands, barriers and ocean around Cape Canaveral.
Take a side trip to this tree-lined historic district, where old buildings house quirky shops, restaurants and galleries.
About 30 minutes away in Melbourne, this zoo keeps more than 100 species in natural-looking habitats with water barriers instead of cages.
Step into the Oz universe in a 20,000-square-foot museum, with displays that take you from the Poppy Fields to Emerald City.
Walk the boardwalk over conserved dunes at this 7-acre beach park, a quiet spot for fishing, surfing and watching shorebirds.
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