Just 35 miles east of Orlando, Florida's Space Coast offers 72 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. Along this impressive stretch of coastline, unspoiled nature preserves such as Canaveral National Seashore exist in perfect harmony with the space-age attractions of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Throw in  Cocoa Beach and one-of-a-kind Ron Jon Surf Shop, and you've got something for everyone.

Allow a day to visit the Kennedy Space Center. If you are lucky, you may catch a rocket taking off into space (we did!).