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Small city in Florida, US
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Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida, most famous for being the home of America's premier spaceport, Kennedy Space Centre.
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The History Center is an extension of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum. It is outside of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and does not require entry onto the station.
The four-hour tour includes stops at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum, the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, and several historic launch complexes. Reservations are required two days in advance and seating is limited. Only US citizens and permanent residents are permitted, and they must present one form of official ID, such as a driver's license, military ID, or passport, when registering and upon arrival. Bus and most facilities are not wheelchair accessible.
Built in 1859 and open to the public through the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation.
No pets. You can buy parking passes via the website.
Park on the west side of town with a pavilion, inlet of the Intracoastal Waterway, and potential manatee viewing.
Relax and gamble for a night on the water. Ages 18+.
Parabolic flights on a modified 727, offering brief periods of weightlessness.
Surfboard rental, paddleboard rental, kayak rental, bike rental, beach gear rental. Rentals are by the day, 2-day, and weekly, and the company delivers everything to you. Activities include kayak fishing, kayak manatee and wildlife viewing, surfing lessons, stand-up paddle boarding lessons, cruise shore excursions, surf fishing, flats fishing.
Deep sea fishing charter experience.
Deep sea fishing charters leaving from Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral. Catch Dolphin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Grouper, and many others. Children welcome.
Cape Canaveral fishing charters.
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Deep sea fishing charters. Full, half day and specialty fishing charters to catch mahi, king mackerel, sailfish, tuna, barracuda, wahoo, grouper, snapper, and cobia to name a few. Evening shark fishing charters.
Unique food and drinks, live entertainment, great nightlife.
Fresh seafood and great atmosphere.
Great surf and turf, in a relaxing setting on the water, with live entertainment, and seating both inside and outside over the water.
Restaurant and seafood market near the barge canal.
American-style bar near the main highway.
A selection of drinks in addition to an emphasis on small plates and pairings.
1- and 2-bedroom fully equipped beachfront condos with pool, tennis court and covered parking.
Closest hotel to Port Canaveral, with packages that include shuttle service to Port Canaveral. Complimentary hot breakfast.
Marina, plus tackle and gift shop.
One of two locations, the other being in Titusville, though the market also operates in Winter Park.
By train
The nearest Amtrak station is Orlando Health/Amtrak station in Orlando, 50 miles west. There are no Amtrak Thruway connections from Cape Canaveral.
By car
Cape Canaveral is at the eastern end of Florida State Route 528 from Orlando. Interstate 95, a primary north-south route on the Atlantic Coast, intersects FL-528 near Cape Canaveral.
By ship
By car
The city, as a barrier island, is fairly compact and can be crossed in a few minutes by car.
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