As the site of Sea World, Bush Gardens, and the infamous Everglades, Orlando is home to some of the most notorious attractions. But outside of those obvious marvels are some lesser known attractions to discover during your Florida stay. With the Kennedy Space Center lying just east of many Orlando destinations, a stay in Florida just isn’t complete until you make your way to this NASA launch headquarters. Learning of the great discoveries made through space exploration is enough to ignite the curiosity of all generations. With Smart Destinations' Go Orlando Card, you have the rare opportunity to tour launch areas, see giant rockets, explore the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, experience an IMAX space film, and even train in spaceflight simulators all while saving money! The month of March is the host to many exciting intergalactic events, so don’t pass up the chance to experience … [Read more...]
Kennedy Space Center on “Top Ten Spots Every Kid Should See”
The folks at Shermans Travel have come up with a fun top ten list of "Spots Every Kid Should See." We're not the only ones who liked this idea: the MSNBC used a similar approach in a piece it did a couple of weeks ago. For those keeping score, Central Florida came out on top by taking two of the top ten on the Shermans Travel list. The Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral came in at number five while Orlando's own Walt Disney World took the number eight position. In noting the many great activities and learning opportunities at Kennedy Space Center (as well as fact that the last Shuttle launch is coming up), Shermans said "this one small step for the little ones is sure to guarantee one giant memory to last a lifetime." The top three on the list were (in order) the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in New York City, Boston's Fenway Park, and Glacier Bay National … [Read more...]
Kennedy Space Center: Shuttle Launch Experience Video
We've posted a new video of the Shuttle Launch Experience. The Shuttle Launch is part of your admission package at the Kennedy Space Center. "It's not a thrill ride," said Dan LeBlanc, chief operating officer of the Visitor Complex. "You won't be dodging asteroids or battling any aliens. We have worked hard to ensure that it is as close as you can be to simulating the reality of a Space Shuttle launch within the confines of Earth's gravity." See all Smart Destinations Video's on YouTube … [Read more...]
