Cape Canaveral

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    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 travellers 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 Best Things to Do in Cape Canaveral

      The best things to do in Cape Canaveral, known as the Space Coast by some, combine beautiful beaches and plenty of scientific exploration. The weather is near-perfect year-round, featuring a tropical climate, cool evening showers, and the most colourful sunny Florida skies. 

      The moment you arrive in Cape Canaveral, it becomes obvious the influence NASA and the space history of the United States has had on this unique community, from history museums to live shuttle launches. Cape Canaveral has many answers for inquisitive minds. There are also outdoor adventures where you can spot gators while playing a round of golf, or roast marshmallows while camping on the beach. 

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