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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48.8 Miles
78% 40 votes
Golf 550 Timacuan Boulevard, Lake Mary, FL 32746 MoreLess Info
With a newly renovated golf course and banquet hall, Timacuan Golf Club is ready to show off to visitors. The par 72 course has elevation changes, lush greens, and water features to give every hole a unique challenge.
48.9 Miles
82% 134 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2700 Scrub Jay Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34759 MoreLess Info
Encompassing 11,500 acres of state-of-the-art conservation and eco-system preservation, The Disney Wilderness Preserve is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and animals. Visitors can enjoy a 3-mile hiking trail through the lands to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
48.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 624 Bills Ln, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 MoreLess Info
The Westmonte Recreation & Civic Center is a recreational park that includes 2 pools, 2 picnic pavilions, a playground, and 4 lighted tennis courts. The facility also has a 2,600-sqft auditorium.
49.0 Miles
84% 49 votes
Family Fun Center 5151 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746 MoreLess Info
Surfing is arranged in a very safe and steady way at Fantasy Surf, an indoor wave experience. Sessions for free surfing run every half hour on the hour, and special surfing classes are frequently held at the center.
49.0 Miles
83% 18 votes
Mini Golf 531 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 MoreLess Info
Congo River Golf & Exploration Co is an amusement company that features a lazer maze, an exploration game, gem mining, an arcade, and adventure golf. The company also hosts birthday parties and group events.
49.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Gymnastics 740 Orange Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 MoreLess Info
Brown's Gym Orbit provides instruction in gymnastics, martial arts, different kinds of dance and cheerleading and even soccer. Besides regular classes they offer camps in both summer and spring, clinics and private lessons.
49.1 Miles
79% 315 votes
Farms & Ranches 1368 South Poinciana Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34746 MoreLess Info
The Green Meadows Petting Farm covers roughly 50 acres of land for plenty of rides and farm animal attractions. Most of the site is dedicated to experiences revolving around touching animals for children of all ages.
49.1 Miles
97% 65 votes
Paddleboarding 507 North Peninsula Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 MoreLess Info
Explore the shallow waters of New Smyrna Beach, Florida on a stand-up paddleboard tour organized by New Smyrna Stand Up. Stand-up paddleboards are safe, easy to control and do not capsize. No prior boarding experience is required.
49.2 Miles
100% 27 votes
Airboat Tours 1400 Grape Hammock Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898 MoreLess Info
At Grape Hammock Fish Camp, visitors can get an adrenaline rush on one of the air boat tours offered by the camp. During the trip, visitors can enjoy the native marshland and see animals like alligators, turtles, and more.
49.3 Miles
90% 10 votes
Surfing Lessons Sapphire Road and North Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL MoreLess Info
Surf camps are offered at Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy on a daily basis. The educational events help teach both adults and older children how to surf and be ocean smart through a two hour session.
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