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Florida offers more than just beaches. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex recently earned the top spot on TripAdvisor’s list of Best U.S.
Attractions, even beating out iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building. It also ranked third worldwide!
Located in Merritt Island, the complex provides a unique journey through American space history, showcasing artifacts and offering tours of active facilities. Visitors might even witness a rocket launch!
The Kennedy Space Center is a primary NASA launch site, offering a glimpse into ongoing research and development for space missions. One of its most impressive features is the Vehicle Assembly Building, the world’s largest single-story building, where spacecraft are assembled.
Inside the museum, you can marvel at the Space Shuttle Atlantis, complete with re-entry scorch marks, and enjoy space films in the IMAX theater. The surrounding Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge adds another dimension to the experience, with its sea turtle nests and alligator habitats. Following the Kennedy Space Center on TripAdvisor’s list were the Empire State Building and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.