Cape Canaveral

What you need to know before you go

    The city of Cape Canaveral may be very small in terms of its size and resident population, but its importance is measured on an interplanetary scale. The star attraction is, of course, the Kennedy Space Center – NASA’s main launch site for manned space flights, including the Apollo missions to the Moon.

    The area is popular with earthbound travelers as well as astronauts, not least because of its great beaches and excellent weather throughout the year. There are also plenty of visitors arriving by ship (that’s cruise ship, not spaceship) through Port Canaveral. An average of 10 ships enter the port each day, bringing thousands of people coming to enjoy some Florida sun. Will you be among them?

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    • 10 Great Restaurants in Cape Canaveral

      Cape Canaveral, Florida is known as The Space Coast because it is the home of the Kennedy Space Center. Whether you are in Cape Canaveral to watch a historic rocket launch, to enjoy the 72-miles worth of beach fun and all the water has to offer, or to tour the coastal town, you’re going to want good food to...

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    • 5 Best Places to Go Shopping in Cape Canaveral

      Shopping in Cape Canaveral is rooted in the community. The area has many small businesses offering up antiques, local art, imported treats and treasures, and bargain thrifting. You’ll even find some shops with peculiar specializations like one focused entirely on pirate paraphernalia and another selling Turkish handicrafts. Whether you’re in town for a rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center...

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