Things to Do with Kids in Merritt Island, FL

  • TripBuzz found 170 things to do with kids in or near Merritt Island, Florida, including 137 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne and Cocoa.
  • From Beachside Sailing to Combat Zone Paintball, the Merritt Island area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Boat Tours and Boat Rentals.
  • Located along the east coast of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean, Merritt Island is home to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the famous John F. Kennedy Space Center. Other things to see on Merritt Island include the Kiwanis Island Park, the Canaveral Barge Canal, and the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • TripBuzz found 170 things to do with kids in or near Merritt Island, Florida, including 137 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne and Cocoa.
  • From Beachside Sailing to Combat Zone Paintball, the Merritt Island area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Boat Tours and Boat Rentals.
  • Located along the east coast of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean, Merritt Island is home to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the famous John F. Kennedy Space Center. Other things to see on Merritt Island include the Kiwanis Island Park, the Canaveral Barge Canal, and the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary.
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9.3 Miles
92% 274 votes
Other Adventures 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940 MoreLess Info
Ziplining is the name of the game at Treetop Trek in Melbourne, Florida. The Treetop Trek experience also includes rope bridges, obstacle courses, swinging ropes (with safety nets) and other elements to thrill and challenge participants.
9.4 Miles
81% 59 votes
Golf 7032 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne, FL 32940 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2005 on what was once a cattle ranch, Duran Golf Club is an 18 hole golf course, with a restaurant and a clubhouse which can be rented for special events.
9.5 Miles
95% 237 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 10001 Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940 MoreLess Info
Part of the Great Florida Bird and Wildlife Trail, the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera is a wetland covering 200 acres and is home to more than 200 bird species and subspecies. The trails are suited for both hiking and driving.
9.5 Miles
100% 130 votes
Airboat Tours Hwy 50 Public Boat Ramp, St. Johns River, Titusville, FL 32780 MoreLess Info
Offering scenic wetland tours along the St. Johns River, St Johns Airboat River Tour uses airboats specially designed to navigate marshes. The company can tailor tours to suit customers' tastes and interests.
10.3 Miles
53% 158 votes
Dolphin Tours 4399 N US Hwy 1, Melbourne, FL MoreLess Info
Departing from Sundance Marina, Dolfun Tours takes guests along one of the most diverse estuaries in North America. The heart of the tour is to spot both dolphins and manatees from the large open-air pontoon boat.
10.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Kayaking 6462 Harold Av, Cocoa, FL 32927 MoreLess Info
Reel Expeditions Kayak Tours provides kayaking rentals, instruction, and tours with customizable itineraries. Reel Expeditions is also available for bio-luminescence night trips, night swim adventures, inshore fishing trips, and offshore extreme kayak fishing.
10.6 Miles
89% 28 votes
Horseback Riding 5035 Florida Palm Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32927 MoreLess Info
Desert Acres Stables is a boarding and training arena. It is equipped with a twelve-stall barn with lights, plus a round pen, dressage field, cross-country fences, stadium jump course and barrel racing, all situated on seven acres of grass pastures plus trails galore.
10.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 6650 Corto Road, Cocoa, FL 32927 MoreLess Info
Part of a public park, the Port St. John's Community Center offers a recreation area, meeting rooms, and stage setup for public use. The facility also has kitchen and restroom areas, and is popular for local theater and youth groups.
11.4 Miles
86% 94 votes
Airboat Tours 8199 Route 520, Cocoa, FL 32926 MoreLess Info
When visiting Twister Airboat Rides, you will experience a 30 minute ride through the grassy marsh of the scenic Saint Johns River and Lake Poinsett at speeds up to 45 mph. This allows you to get an up-close experience with local plants and wildlife.
11.6 Miles
90% 11253 votes
Visitor Centers Kennedy Space Center, Orlando, FL 32899 MoreLess Info
Hosting manned space flights since 1968, the John F. Kennedy Space Center is a must-see destination for visitors of all ages. Your eyes will be wide with wonder as you learn about the history of space flight, the shuttle program, new technology and more.
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