Cocoa, Florida, USA

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Cocoa Village, Florida

(a QuaintVIllage)

Small historic downtown Cocoa is called Cocoa Village today. It is on the mainland, near I-95, just west of Merritt Island. Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge are nearby.

The popular Kennedy Space Flight Visitors Center has a surprisingly high admission fee for a federal facility. However, it takes 5 hours to tour the Center, which includes an Imax theater.

Cocoa Village is an outstanding place to visit, shop, and dine. Parking is free. There is plenty of cool shade. You will find a wide range of original art here. We highly recommend Cocoa Village.

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Location

East of Orlando
East of I-95 on Route 520
Area map Tourist map of Cocoa Beach

Population

About 16,500

Features in Cocoa Village

Antique shops Photos
Art galleries (includes African and Native American)

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Cocoa Village art galleries

Book shop
Boutiques We make postcards

in small quantities!

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Cocoa Village boutiques

Cafes, delis, and restaurants

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Cocoa Village cafes,

delis, and restaurants

Central Brevard Art Center Photos

(non-profit gallery featuring local artists)

Craft galleries Photos

(handmade pottery, glass, jewelry, etc.)

Dollhouse and miniatures shop

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Cocoa Village shops

Gourmet coffee shops
Historic buildings Photos
Hotels (Click for list) You will be able to make a reservation at the

reduced "Advantage rate" here if you like.

Murals

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Cocoa Village murals

Porcher House (restored 1916 mansion)

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Public park and playground Photos of Taylor Park
Theatre (live performances)

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Cocoa Village Playhouse

Tourist map
Toy shop We make postcards

in small quantities!

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Cocoa Village shops

Visitor Information Center
Waterfront Photos of waterfront at Taylor Park
Wine shop

Features nearby

Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory

(Brevard Community College, Cocoa) www.brevard.cc.fl.us 321-634-3732

Brevard Museum of Art and Science

(Melbourne) www.ArtandScience.org

Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science

(Cocoa) www.BrevardMuseum.com

Brevard Zoo (Melbourne)

www.BrevardZoo.org 321-254-WILD

Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Cocoa Beach

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Cocoa Beach Surf Museum
Hospital
Hotels and vacation rentals on and near Cocoa Beach

Advantage Rate

Family Vacation Rentals

International airport (Melbourne)
Kennedy Space Flight Visitors Center (Titusville)

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More photos of the Space Center

www.KennedySpaceCenter.com 321-449-4444

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (Titusville)

(birding trails, visitor center) 321-861-0667

Movie theaters (Cocoa)
Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary (Cocoa)

Festivals

July: 4th of July Pops Concert and Fireworks
August: Classic Car Show
September: Annual Fall Craft Fair

October: Fall Craft Fair www.CocoaVillage.com/HCVA
November: Space Coast State Fair

Space Coast Art Festival

December: Holiday Craft Fair

"Rockin' the Dock" New Year's Eve Party

Hours

Most shops in Cocoa Village close at 5:00 pm

Kennedy Space Center is open every day except

December 25 and certain launch days

Recommended stay

Cocoa Village only: Half day
Nearby attractions: 2 days or longer

Tourist information

Central Brevard Art Association (non-profit)

www.CentralBrevardArt.org

Historic Cocoa Village Association

www.CocoaVillage.com/HCVA 321-631-9075

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Maps, trip planning, driving directions, etc.

National Geographic travel
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Discounts for U.S. veterans and active duty

Join Veterans Advantage and get discounts on Amtrak, Greyhound, hotels, car rentals, etc. Save up to 70%. Magazine. Many benefits.

Luggage and gear (Click buttons)

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Florida calendars, books, etc. (see ads in blue to the right)

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This page was last updated on 01/01/2009 .




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