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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19.1 Miles
87% 119 votes
Parks 4 Main Street, Titusville, FL MoreLess Info
Located in downtown Titusville, Space View Park is a great place for a quiet walk or fishing on the shore. Dedicated to the memory of all veterans, there is also a beautiful memorial in the park.
19.2 Miles
79% 112 votes
Airboat Tours 6901 U.S. 192, Melbourne, FL 32904 MoreLess Info
Explore the swamps of Melbourne, Florida with Camp Holly Fishing & Airboats. The company offers guided hovercraft tours, fishing charters, hunting trips and 'meet and greets' with alligators and other indigenous creatures.
19.2 Miles
79% 43 votes
Airboat Tours 6901 U.S. 192, Melbourne, FL 32904 MoreLess Info
The best way to explore Melbourne's swamps is with a guided hovercraft excursion. Stay safe and dry as your guide from Cypress Lake Airboat Tours pilots the vessel and explains the animals, plants and geological features you encounter.
19.2 Miles
85% 54 votes
Fishing Orlando Street, Titusville, FL 32955 MoreLess Info
Razorfin Fishing Charters is a fishing charter company that specializes in fishing tours near Cocoa Beach. Types of fish that can be seen on the excursions include Manatees, Dolphins, and Sting Rays.
19.2 Miles
94% 17 votes
National & State Parks 212 S Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796 MoreLess Info
Canaveral National Seashore Park is a series of clean, well-kept beaches. In addition to sand, sun, and surf, the park offers extensive and varied wildlife viewing opportunities, and is home to sea turtles, manatees, and other species.
19.8 Miles
100% 47 votes
Theaters 817 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901 MoreLess Info
Established in 1951, the Melbourne Civic Theatre is a community theater that is known for being the longest running community theatre in Brevard. The theater has plays such as ‘The Curious Savage’ and ‘The Underpants’.
19.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Ocean Ave & Riverside Drive, Melbourne, FL 32901 MoreLess Info
Melbourne Beach Pier is a historic pier in Melbourne Beach. The pier extends onto the Indian River and offers a restaurant, a playground for children and park benches to sit on.
20.6 Miles
88% 69 votes
Botanical Gardens 150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL MoreLess Info
The Botanical Gardens at Florida Tech is a 15 acre botanical garden in the heart of campus. The gardens are open to the public and available for individual and guided tours, as well as special events. Of particular note are the abundant varieties of palm.
20.8 Miles
100% 91 votes
Kayaking 3205 Vassar St, Melbourne, FL 32901 MoreLess Info
Nature encounter tours and customized trips are provided through Karen's Kayaks. The equipment is brought to the site no matter if the tour is guided or self guided so that visitors do not have to arrange for separate rentals.
21.3 Miles
92% 36 votes
Parks 507 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 MoreLess Info
Best known as home to the historic Ryckman House, Ryckman Park also houses the Town Hall Complex and Community Center. The Melbourne Beach Pier, a playground, tennis courts, and a pavilion are also on the park's grounds.
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