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1 NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Welcome to the home of One Small Step for Man. In simple terms, this is one of the most essential – and thrilling – attractions in Florida, and it is as real as it comes in terms of a dynamic, visceral place to visit. Not only does the Space Center offer the past, present and future of the space program, it puts visitors front and center in the whole experience like never before. Seeing is believing, and you will believe you have been transported to the cutting edge of space exploration through a series of hands-on exhibits, movies, and presentations, including a daily Astronaut Encounter with one of the modern heroes of NASA’s operations. In route your licensed and certified guide will tell you all about the Visitors Complex. Listen as they share fun facts and the rich histor Read more 4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2 Space Shuttle Atlantis The journey starts in the Atlantis theater with a close-up view of Space Shuttle Atlantis and more than 60 interactive exhibits. It’s a moving celebration of humankind’s greatest achievements. Then in the Shuttle Launch Experience, discover the sights, sounds and feelings of a real Space Shuttle launch. Buckle up and get ready for launch in a one-of-a-kind, custom-designed crew cabin. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3 Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex Discover the current and upcoming cutting-edge innovations of space exploration from NASA and their commercial partners. Then enter the spaceport of the future and launch aboard one of four unforgettable journeys to distant worlds on an immersive ride. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4 Shuttle Launch Experience Experience the thrill of liftoff at the Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Launch Simulator! Feel the power and sensation of being propelled into space, as this state-of-the-art simulator replicates the exhilarating rush astronauts feel during a shuttle launch. A must-try for space enthusiasts, it’s the closest you can get to a real launch without leaving Earth! 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5 Apollo/Saturn V Center Hop aboard the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour and zoom through NASA’s exclusive grounds to the dazzling Apollo/Saturn V Center! Dive deep into a world where dreams took flight, and the impossible became reality. Gaze up in awe at the mighty Saturn V, the grandest rocket to ever touch the skies. Dive into immersive exhibits that transport you back to the thrilling Apollo days. Celebrate the magic of humanity’s first steps on the Moon and the collective gasp of wonder it inspired. Experience a lifelike launch, stroll beneath the towering Saturn V, and here’s a treat – touch a genuine piece of moon rock! This mesmerizing attraction is an absolute must-see on your adventure list! 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame There is SO much to see here, you will definitely need all day to take it all in. With additional options such as Dine with an Astronaut, The Ultimate Space Package, or adding a Airboat ride through Florida wetlands, we have the perfect way to indulge your inner astronaut! The KSC is fully 60 miles from Orlando, so take the strain out of the journey and you can enjoy the experience to the max – the IMAX. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7 Space Shop at Kennedy Space Center Explore the worlds largest space themed shop. From out of this world t-shirts, freeze dried space food to one of a kind lithographs. This shop has everything you could possibly want and more. Most afternoons you can usually find an Astronaut autographing items on the second level. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included Additional Info
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Old St. Augustine Village The Historic District in St. Augustine is the heart of the city. This is where guests will find a majority of the city’s restaurants, shopping, hotels, and attractions. The Historic District is the oldest part of the city with many buildings dating back to the 1700s. Even the streets are laid out as they would have been centuries ago, and are more walkable than a lot of cities visitors are used to seeing in America. Along with being a beautiful area for finding things to do like shopping, visiting museums, and dining, the Historic District is also home to the beautiful bayfront with lovely panoramic views of the Matanzasa Bay. The top rated attractions in the area are centered around the Historic District and reflect th Read more 6 hours • Admission Ticket Free Oldest Wooden School House (Pass By) The Oldest Wooden School House is located at the entrance to St. George Street. During your free time be sure to stroll past it and down this cobble stoned street where there is great souvenir shopping and some great restaurents
2 Fort Matanzas National Monument Upgrade your tour and enjoy a one-hour-and-15-minute cruise aboard the Victory III through Matanzas Bay. Narrated by your captain, this boat tour provides an incomparable way to view St Augustine’s historical landmarks and natural sites of interest. 1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3 Historic Tours Of Am.. Should you purchase the option to choose to take a 90-minute hop-on hop-off trolley tour for an easy way to get around the city and see the sights you want to see. You can get on and off as much as you’d like, or simply sit back and ride the entire loop. The local conductors make the tour even more entertaining by providing history and humor. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included Additional Info
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1 Crystal River You’ve come all the way to Florida, so it makes sense to actually see as much of it as possible, and no other tour provides such a wide-ranging, in-depth experience as this tour. This action-packed day starts with a full overview of your day as you head out to the beautiful Crystal River area on the Gulf coast, 80 miles north-west of Orlando. This is the Manatee Capital of the World, and the only place in America where it is legal to swim with manatees, in their natural habitat. It’s also home to stunning natural springs and loads of wildlife. You’ll meet an essential part of it as you gear up for the signature Manatee Snorkel under the supervision of a Coast Guard Certified Captain*. You will learn all about the Read more 3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2 Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park You’ll then head off to 210-acre Homosassa Springs State Park, a genuine hidden gem of Florida nature, where there is plenty of local wildlife to see and hear about, including the endangered Florida panther, black bears, red wolves, bobcats and alligators, as well as a profusion of birdlife, notably whooping cranes and flamingos. Also here is the unique sight of Nature’s Fish Bowl, an underwater observatory built over the mouth of the main spring where a huge number of fish hang out, while the Park has its own manatee rehabilitation program to provide another exciting glimpse of these rare sea mammals. Lunch is included here. 2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3 Withlacoochee River Finally, the day will conclude with an exciting airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River, another natural haven where you can see more wildlife in its natural habitat and enjoy the thrill of skimming the water at up to 45mph in these exhilarating, flat-bottomed craft. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
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