VB & day trip to Kennedy Space Center

[StormalongKay]

We are heading to VB for Easter, 3/19 to 3/24/08 and were wondering if visiting the Kennedy Space Center might be a good option in case of bad weather. Has anyone does this? It looks like a 2hr drive up the coast.
Any other suggestions for day trips outside the resort? My kids will be 11, 9 & 8.
Thanks !

 

[DVCconvert]

I've traveled many, many times from VB to KSC - it is more like an hour and 20 mins if traffic isn't too bad - a GREAT day trip for people of any age!
Enjoy!!

 

[heimlichfan]

My mom and I did Kennedy the year we took a Disney Cruise. We both loved it! It wasn't very crowded, and there was a lot of cool stuff to see.

I teach 4th grade and highly encourage my families to do a stop at Kennedy if they ever have a chance on their Florida travels. A few families have done it and said it was well worth the visit.

 

[2infinityandbeyond]

We did the VB to KSC trip in July. KSC is great!! IIRC, it was about a 90 minute drive. The Apollo stop on the bus tour is fascinating (I could have spent all of my time there). The Shuttle Launch Experience will remind you of Mission: Space. My kids really enjoyed meeting an astronaut. I also liked the rocket garden. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and didn't see the IMAX movie.

 

[Caskbill]

You can easily spend a full day there. So be sure to plan plenty of time.

I don't remember what the current entrance fees are, but if I recall, it isn't exactly cheap. Definitely not something if you only have an hour or two.

Years ago there was a considerable amount that was free, and the tours were the separate costs. Now you have to pay to get on site at all.

 

[DVCconvert]

I don't remember what the current entrance fees are, but if I recall, it isn't exactly cheap.

$ 38 for an adult admission, which allow for 2 days into the visitors center complex ( $ 19 per day ) - also if a member in the party has an annual pass ( cost $ 50 ) they can purchase passes at a discount ( $ 4.50 off each ) for upto 6 guests.

 

[Kathi OD]

Count us as those who have made the trek up the coast from VB to KSC. It's a really great experience for everyone. Extremely interesting, even for the kids (at least my kids). When we went it was pretty crowded, but it was the day before a launch and they were randomly giving out tickets to the launch as you paid for your admission. I don't know if this is routine, but I wonder if the reason there were so many people there is that they were hoping that they would score those tickets.

 

[Mahusky]

Another KSC visitor from VB. Plan on an extra 15 mins and take A1A much better drive (views wise) IMHO.

I think the ages of your childfren play an important role here. 8 and up I would think is appropriate. I took my 6 yo DS and he was extremely cbored after 2 hours.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Another KSC visitor from VB. Plan on an extra 15 mins and take A1A much better drive (views wise) IMHO.

I think the ages of your childfren play an important role here. 8 and up I would think is appropriate. I took my 6 yo DS and he was extremely cbored after 2 hours.

I agree with this route. Much nicer drive. Also, you might consider checking out the MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

It is located on the KSC gounds.