Nestled under live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, The Old Pineapple Inn historic bed and breakfast is housed in the William H. Gleason House as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the heart of the Eau Gallie Art District in Melbourne FL, this three-story Victorian home remained in the Gleason […]
Titusville’s deep historical roots live side-by-side with the futuristic space age. You can walk along the longest stretch of undeveloped beach on the east coast of Florida, look south and see the towering rocket launch pads. Kayak next to dolphins and manatees or take a leisure cruise. Titusville offers a wealth of services to visitors, as well as, transportation, convention, banquet & […]
Explore the Space Coast’s Wild Side! Stroll along shaded boardwalks through lush, unspoiled Florida habitat and discover why our zoo is among the most unique in the country. Get close to animals from around the world- jaguars, monkeys, alligators, birds of prey, kangaroos, and more. Experience the many extraordinary animal encounters like hand-feeding crackers to gentle […]
The Planetarium- Their world-class planetarium has seating for 210 under a 70-foot dome projection screen. A special lift provides access to the second-story seating for those who would rather not make the climb up the curving stairways. Two star projectors team up to produce a stunningly realistic sky and 3D computer effects. The Minolta Alpha […]
The Melbourne Beach Pier was built between 1888 and 1889 by the Indian River and Atlantic Railway Company. Constructed of wood planks and pilings in a method used in the late 1800s, the pier is the oldest known example of such piers on the Indian River. After the pier was built, a railroad was laid […]
433 foot pier at Riverside Park in the Town of Indialantic. It is located about 250 feet north of US-192 and is 535 linear feet along the Indian River. The park comprises about .8 acres; has a pier, a walking path the length of the park, picnic tables, and a large bench swing.
The historic Jungle Trail, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally a sandy road built in the 1920s for the citrus growers on the barrier island (called Orchard Island). The trail passes through hammocks of palms and other coastal wetland species, as well as gated communities, spectacular homes and the shores […]
Banana River Park offers a waterfront soccer field, a playground, a fishing platform, park benches & parking. The park plays host to local schools & soccer organizations for home games. The newest addition to the park is a Canoe & Kayak Launch located at the north end of the park. Amenities: Waterfront soccer field Pavilion […]
The habitats throughout the Conservation Area provide visitors many opportunities to see a diverse array of plant and animal species. Trails are rated by difficulty and distance to the trailhead. As always, please use caution when visiting the conservation area. You may encounter poisonous snakes, feral hogs, alligators and poisonous plants. Sturdy walking shoes and […]
The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge stretches across 20.5 miles between Melbourne Beach and Wabasso Beach along Florida’s east coast. The refuge was established in 1991 and was named after the late Dr. Archie Carr, Jr., in honor of his extraordinary contribution to sea turtle conservation. The Refuge is a direct result of Dr. Carr […]
