Destination Dixie Crossroads!

A little background for your visit:
SOME ACTIVITIES
ONE HOUR OR LESS FROM
DIXIE CROSSROADS

Nature

Ace of Hearts Ranch features beautiful forested trails for horseback riding and hiking on the ranch and beach rides at Canaveral National Seashore. The petting zoo has goats, chickens and pigs. A large pavilion can accommodate up to 200 guests for catered events. An evening bar-b-q with bluegrass band, hayrides and a roaring bonfire is quite popular. Overnight trips to the Big Oaks Ranch, a scenic cattle ranch located on the south side of the Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo can be arranged. Port St John 321-638-0104
A Day Away Kayak Tours can arrange guided birding, fishing and nature paddling trips. (See description of Mullethead Island above.) Titusville 321-268-2655
Grasshopper Airboat Ecotours offers a unique and thrilling Florida adventure on Lake Poinsett, the St. Johns River and surrounding marshlands. See alligators, birds and other Florida wildlife. Cocoa 321-631-2990
Jungle Adventures features endangered Florida animals including a Florida panther, eastern indigo snake and a red wolf. A traveling "Junglemobile" can be booked to travel to separate locations for environmental programs. Christmas 407-568-2885
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge contains more species of endangered and threatened plants and animals than any other refuge in the continental U.S., including manatees, sea turtles, dolphins, alligators and many species of birds. Birding tours of the 7-mile Black Point Wildlife Drive can be arranged. An excellent half-hour video about the Refuge may be viewed at the Refuge Visitor’s Center. Titusville 321-861-0667
Canaveral National Seashore offers the longest stretch of pristine, undeveloped beach on Florida’s East Coast. Tours by rangers can be arranged for Turtle Mound, historic Eldora Statehouse and Seminole Rest. Seminole Rest is a 4,000 year-old Indian shell mound topped by two pioneer homes. The 60-foot high Turtle Mound was once twice as high. Used as a navigational aid by early Spanish exPaved trails and boardwalks with interpretive signage complement both historic mounds. The Eldora Statehouse is typical of an 1800’s Florida settler’s home. Titusville, Oak Hill & New Smyrna Beach 321-267-1110
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary contains various ecosystems and climatic forest atop the Atlantic Coastal Ridge with a variety of endangered plants and animals. An environmental learning center provides hands on displays and group learning opportunities. Some wheelchair trails. Titusville 321-267-7367
Brevard Zoo is one of the nation’s finest small zoos. Shaded boardwalks wind through themed habitats featuring over 400 animals. Built entirely by volunteers, this zoo is the only one in the world that offers onsite wetlands kayaking. The zoo also has an interactive learning area, playground and a petting zoo. Behind the scenes and Indian River Lagoon kayak tours are available for groups. Melbourne 321-254-9453
Florida Tech Botanical Gardens This 30 acre Florida type botanical garden is a picturesque treat, from sandy uplands of pines and palmettos to a lush hammock of hardwoods including oaks, maples, hickories and one of the largest collections of palm trees in Florida. Plant guide and nature trail map available at the adjacent Evans Library. Melbourne 321-674-8000
Turkey Creek Sanctuary Classic scrub habitat along an ancient dune ridge descends into lush hydric hammock surrounding Turkey Creek. A 4,000-foot boardwalk winds through the sanctuary for a first-hand look at wildlife and native vegetation. Palm Bay 321-952-3433
Blue Spring State Park is the most significant winter warm water refuge for endangered manatees in Florida. As many as 100 manatees may be seen in the crystal clear waters of the spring after a major winter cold front. The 400 acres of restored upland habitat is home to many threatened Florida Scrub Jay families as well as Indigo Snakes and Gopher Tortoises. The Louis Thursby home, which was built on top of a Timucuan Indian shell mound, is typical of a home built by early Florida pioneers. Orange City
Forever Florida-Crescent J Ranch has custom made, comfortable swamp buggy tours through dry prairie, cypress swamps, grasslands, pine flatwoods, creeks and dense oak hammocks on a 4300 acre wilderness preserve. Learn about Florida ecosystems, low-impact ranching, positive land management & "Florida Cracker" cowhunter history. See descendents of horses and cattle brought here by Spanish explorers more than 400 years ago.

Agriculture

May Groves Indian River Fruit and Gifts offers citrus groves and packing plant facility tours. Mims 321-267-7159
Wild Ocean Seafood Market tour looks at the processing facility for rock shrimp and other varieties. The Cape Canaveral Shrimp Co. provides all shrimp used by Dixie Crossroads Restaurant. Titusville 321-269-1116

Museums

North Brevard Historical Society features exhibits of historical clothing, printing presses, Indian artifacts, shells, earthenware and historical books. Arrangements can be made for a member of the North Brevard Historical Society to accompany a walking tour of historic Downtown Titusville. Titusville 321-269-3658
Valient Air Command Warbird Air Museum has vintage to modern aircraft. Listen to war stories retold by veteran tour guides. Titusville 321-268-1941
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers an exhilarating and educational look at the incredible feats accomplished by America’s space program. Titusville 321-452-2121

On Shuttle Launch Experience, Kennedy Space Center's newest attraction, visitors strap in to the sights, sounds and sensations of launching into space...fully vertical!
Spaceport, USA

Historical Tour of Canaveral Air Force Station

International Space Station and Saturn V Complex

Imax Theater

Rocket Garden and Space displays

Astronaut Encounter

Astronaut Memorial

Mad Mission to Mars

U.S. Space Walk of Fame features exhibits along the beautiful Titusville waterfront commemorating America’s space programs, such as the Mercury and Gemini missions. The Space Walk of Fame Foundation operates a museum at the Miracle City Mall in Titusville. Special emphasis is given to the space workers themselves. Titusville 321-267-1141
Astronaut Hall of Fame features the world’s largest collection of astronauts’ personal effects. It is the home of U.S. Space Camp Florida. Titusville 321-269-6100
American Police Hall of Fame The Nation's First Museum, Attraction and Memorial Honoring All Police In Federal, State, County and Local Departments Titusville 321-264-0911
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science features the remains of the "Windover Man", the oldest human remains found on the North American continent. See how Native Americans lived and pioneers survived. Walk along the nature trail and see Florida in its natural setting. Cocoa 321-632-1830
Tebeau-Field Library of Florida History houses the 60,000 item collection of the Florida Historical Society, the state’s oldest cultural organization. The collection includes books on Florida, papers of prominent Floridians, historical maps, photos of people and landscapes, artifacts and family histories. Cocoa 321-690-1971
Brevard Community College Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory Underneath the signature 70-foot dome, the building houses a museum honoring space explorers from around the world, a planetarium featuring a first of its kind dual projection system, a fully accessible observatory, a hands on demonstration hall and an Iwerks movie theatre. Cocoa 321-634-3732
Air Force Space and Missile Museum focuses on the early un-manned space program. Complex 26. Cape Canaveral Air Station 321-853-3245
Museum of Art and Science features challenging exhibitions of works by local, national and international artists. Children’s Science Center features more than 35 hands-on exhibits focusing on the physical sciences. Melbourne 321-242-0737
Liberty Bell Museum houses a replica of the Liberty Bell, historical documents, and patriotic memorabilia. Items are permanent reminders of our nation’s history, as well as a memorial to military veterans. Melbourne 321-727-1776
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the Halifax River, Ponce Inlet & Atlantic Ocean. It is the second tallest lighthouse in the U.S., and tallest open to the public. Guided tours of maritime museum are available for groups. Daytona Beach
Fort Christmas Historical Park features a replica of the log fort used by pioneers during the Seminole Indian wars. Historic homes, churches and schoolhouses have been relocated to the park to form a historic "Florida Cracker" pioneer town. - Christmas

Antiques

Cocoa Village

Sanford (Historic Downtown)

Titusville (Historic Downtown)

Melbourne (Historic Downtown)

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