Things to Do in Cocoa Beach, Florida

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is your launchpad to experiencing and exploring the NASA story. The visitor complex offers exhibits, displays, attractions and artifacts from past spaceflights, as well as information about the future of human and robotic missions. Visitors can witness a rocket launch in person, stand nose to nose with an actual space-flown spacecraft, Space Shuttle Atlantis®, meet a veteran astronaut, and watch a 3-D IMAX® space film. Details

Discover the wild side of Orlando at Gatorland! Offering affordable family fun, Gatorland is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles—including rare leucistic (white) alligators. This 110-acre Florida alligator park and wildlife preserve features a petting zoo, thrilling Screamin' Gator zipline, live shows, an all-new rock-climbing adventure, and more. Details

Experience the thrills as the Orlando Magic basketball team takes on the biggest teams in the NBA. See matchups against teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and others in the Amway Center – a state-of-the-art sports facility featuring interactive fan areas, the tallest scoreboard in the NBA, and a restaurant that overlooks the court. Enjoy an amazing event, packed with fun for the whole family! Details

Experience Florida’s natural wilderness with Boggy Creek airboat ride in Kissimmee, Florida. Glide through pristine wetlands—home to an array of birds, turtles, alligators, and other wildlife, at speeds of up to 45mph. Expert captains ensure a safe and unforgettable journey, making it a must-visit for nature lovers of all ages in the heart of Central Florida! Details

Presented at the Florida Mall in Orlando, Florida, Crayola Experience Orlando offers a fun family attraction that’s ideally located among top Central Florida attractions and lodging options. The experience is designed for guests to enjoy a full day of hands-on interaction with over 27 exciting attractions, including Melt & Mold, Drip Art, Wrap It Up!, Toddler Town, Crayon Factory and more. Details

Orlando’s exciting airboat and wildlife park experience, Wild Florida Airboats offers scenic tours during the day, breathtaking tours at sunset and exciting tours at night. Guests of all ages can enjoy guided tours through the protected swamps and rivers in the 100,000 acres of beautiful Central Florida wetlands to find alligators, birds, eagles, tropical plants and more. Details

With this convenient combo, enjoy all-day admission to the iconic Gatorland Orlando park plus access to the on-site Screamin’ Gator zipline towering 65 feet in the air. The two-hour ziplining experience begins with a safety and orientation session and ends with soaring over the park’s massive alligators and crocodiles. Details

This adventure-filled nature park and zoo located in Christmas, Florida, offers a variety of attractions and experiences ideal for the whole family, plus a natural habitat for animals like black bears, panthers, tropical birds and more. Guests can learn how some of Florida’s first residents lived centuries ago, enjoy a hands-on experience with a baby alligator, watch a gator feeding, and more. Details

Embark on the Gator Night Shine Tour at Gatorland Orlando and step into a world where glowing eyes and nocturnal wonders await! Experience up-close encounters with Florida alligators, armed with nothing but a flashlight and some alligator food. This after-hours event takes place in a natural alligator breeding marsh, creating a thrilling adventure for all ages. Details