Place to view space shuttle launch
 

Our grandchildren will be visiting end of May and we want to go over toward Cape Canaveral and view the space shuttle launch scheduled for 5/31. Does anyone know a good beach were we can view this launch??? Thank you.
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Re: Place to view space shuttle launch
 

Below is what my son emailed to me when we were planning to go see a shuttle but then did not make it. He said there were vendors there and port a toilets.

http://www.google.com/maps?q=8+Broad...ges%2C+FL&rl=1
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>> You end up coming into Titusville the same way do when we go from here.
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>> If it were a weekend and lots of people were expected, you might instead
>> take 441 to 46 to US 1 and head down since less people go that way. But
>> on a weekday, taking the turnpike and 528 is faster.
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>> There is limited parking at the park and in a field across from the park.
>> But if it's really crowded, there's a nearby grocery store where we
>> parked once or twice. There was no sign that the business objected to
>> people parking there. It's about a block or two from the park between
>> Washington Ave and Hopkins Ave (which make up US 1 at that point) at
>> Garden St. To get to the grocery store, you'd either not turn on Broad
>> St or go back up Broad St or Orange St. to Washington and go right. The
>> store is on the left a block up.
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Re: Place to view space shuttle launch
 

People start arriving as early as 10 hours before launch. I believe launch is scheduled around 5.15, so I woul make sure you are there before noon to get a good parking spot and place to sit. I have gone a couple of launches and it is something that everyone including children should see. Of course the upsetting item is when the launch is delayed a day or two and the kids are really let down. It is a must see and do while in Florida.

Re: Place to view space shuttle launch
 

You could also try Jetty Park. It's east on 528 all the way and follow signs. There is parking (get there early) and get a day pass, they offer a limited number. You have access to a beach, fishing jetty, simple cafeteria and bathrooms. It's near Port Canaveral, a little south of the launch pads. You should still have binoculars.