Located on Merritt Island, the Kennedy Space Center is one of NASA’s field centers and the primary launch center for human spaceflight. A must-see attraction, guests can get up close and personal with space exploration.
The complex brings the story of NASA to life, offering over 60 interactive exhibits including the Shuttle Launch Experience, Astronaut Encounter, Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted, the Apollo/Saturn V Center with an actual Saturn V moon rocket, an IMAX 3D theater, and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The Kennedy Space Center, located just 16 miles away, is an easy 20-minute drive. Check with the center for hours and admission.