Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

The only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet an Astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch. Get a fascinating, behind the scenes look at NASA’s space exploration program and take the all new Space Shuttle Launch Experience. This 44,000 square foot shuttle Launch Experience will take you on an incredible journey only astronauts have experienced. . . .launching into orbit aboard a space shuttle. It’s as close as you can be to simulating the reality of a Space Shuttle launch within the confines of earth’s gravity. Afterwards, visit the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Open daily 9a.m. except Christmas. Closing times vary with season. AMEX, DS, MC, VISA.