SPONSORED CONTENT COUNTDOWN TO FUN! Florida’s Space Coast is an out-of-this-world combination of sun, sea and space just 35 miles east of Orlando. From Titusville and Cocoa Beach to Melbourne and Palm Bay, discover adventures all along this thrilling stretch of the Atlantic coast. Cocoa Beach TOP 10 THINGS TO DO ON THE SPACE COAST 10 Go to town: Stroll, shop and dine in charming downtowns including Downtown Melbourne and the Eau Gallie Arts District as well as historic riverfront Cocoa Village. Hit the beach: Enjoy a sunrise walk, play in the waves or lounge on the sand along 72 miles of sunny coastline. Drop a line: The Space Coast is a fishing paradise – try your luck anywhere from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River Lagoon and freshwater lakes. 5 Port Canaveral 9 Get cultured: Discover the Space 4 Coast’s proud place in the history of space exploration, as well as museums dedicated to local history, civil rights and the military. Be adventurous: Hop aboard an airboat to see gators, view the Space Coast from a helicopter tour and paddle by giraffes, rhinos and lemurs at the Brevard Zoo. 8 3 Ship out: Board a cruise ship at Port Canaveral, the second-busiest cruising port in the world, and embark on an ocean voyage. Melbourne & the Beaches 7 Get back to nature: Join a turtle walk, take a bioluminescent kayak tour or follow the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail in search of shorebirds, manatees and dolphins. Hang 10: Cocoa Beach is famous among surfing legends – take a lesson or bring your board and tackle the waves. 2 Never miss a launch again Download Launch Console now! 1 6 Dig in: Be amazed at the variety of restaurants and innovative dishes, and check out Launches & Lagers, a fun guide to the area’s craft breweries. Blast off! Witness history in the making at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, now with more rocket launches than ever before. Find a complete calendar of events at VisitSpaceCoast.com. VisitSpaceCoast.com RR 1