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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47.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 975 S Hwy 17-92, Sanford, FL 32713 MoreLess Info
Open from sunrise to sunset, Lake Monroe Wayside Park offers RV and tent camping, and features a boat launch, fishing docks, and board walks. The park also has picnic areas and playgrounds.
47.3 Miles
96% 11746 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 MoreLess Info
The main activities at the Discovery Cove include swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, and watching the marine wildlife. The visitors can also enjoy other programs, such as the Explorer's Aviary and the Wind-away River.
47.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Boat/Yacht Charters 531 North Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 MoreLess Info
For more than 30 years, uh-Flick-shun Charters offered fishing charters and eco tourism charters to those wishing to visit the area. Snacks and meals can be included, if the client wishes.
47.3 Miles
71% 7 votes
Theaters 115 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771 MoreLess Info
First opened in 1915, the Princess Theater was only recently restored and revived as a performance venue. Both traditional and nontraditional shows like plays, musicals, concerts, and stand-up comedy are performed throughout the year.
47.3 Miles
50% 4 votes
Playgrounds 924 W State Road 436, Ste 1800, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 MoreLess Info
Lucky Monkey is a playground facility featuring a number of fun attractions and structures for its young guests to enjoy. Giant inflatables, water slides, piano floor mats, and laser dance are among the amenities available at the playground.
47.3 Miles
99% 95 votes
City Tours 303 West Third Street, Suite 4, Sanford, FL 32771 MoreLess Info
Visitors can cycle around the downtown in a 15 seat vehicle with Limo Cycle Florida. The trip stops at the different cultural and historical landmarks in the city, including bars where visitors can pick up a drink.
47.4 Miles
98% 245 votes
Historic Ships 433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 MoreLess Info
With its sternwheeler paddleboat, the St Johns Rivership Company offers special cruises filled with special events, such as live entertainment. It has its own bar and a galley which prepares fresh food, from the appetizers to the deserts.
47.4 Miles
93% 46 votes
Dog Park 2641 Paige Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 MoreLess Info
Completely enclosed, New Smyrna Beach Dog Park provides a safe place for dogs to play. Equipped with seating, shaded spaces and water fountains for both dogs and pet owners, the park is a comfortable place for the entire family.
47.4 Miles
79% 82 votes
Movie Theaters 130 E Altamonte Dr, Ste 1200, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 MoreLess Info
Showing films in 3D, IMAX, and standard formats, The Picture Show offers second run movies in its discount theater. The arcade area has racing games and is situated next to the tickets and concession stands.
47.4 Miles
93% 14 votes
Dog Park 427 S French Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 MoreLess Info
Paw Park of Historic Sanford is a local dog park offering a number of amenities for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The dogs are allowed off leash to play and mingle while the owners relax on the outside benches.
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