American Space Museum & Walk of Fame - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Chain of Lakes Park is a must see nature park offering numerous recreational opportunities not only for nature lovers, but also for those who enjoy physical activity. Visitors can bike, hike, run and canoe on the trails located throughout the park. Bird watching enthusiasts and photographers will be impressed with the variety of birds that call this park home. There are also observation decks overlooking pristine lake views for more leisurely activities such as meditation and picnicking.

Black Point Wildlife Drive is one of the most beautiful and unique nature spots in the area. This six-mile loop located in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge features breathtaking views of a variety of landscapes and animals. Visitors can spot numerous species including alligators, herons, ospreys, bald eagles and many more. The boardwalk also provides opportunities to explore local marshes up close without disturbing the fragile environment.

There are 140,000 acres (57,000 ha) of Merritt Island. A National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on Florida's largest barrier island. The NWR contains saltwater estuaries, freshwater impoundments, marshes, dunes, hardwood hammocks, and scrub habitats.

Gerald Arenberg founded the museum in Florida in 1960. In 1955, a drunk driver injured him in the line of duty. He always dreamed of building a memorial commemorating all law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty, those who sacrificed their lives to protect, serve, and keep the peace.

The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum maintains and restores all types of aircraft indigenous to the world's armed forces from pre-WWII to today. The VAC has vintage aircraft and a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) hangar with a restoration area.

The park was established by an act of Congress on January 3, 1975, on a barrier island. More than 1,000 plant species and 310 bird species can be found in the Canaveral National Seashore.