Orlando International Airport 1 hr 28
McLarty Treasure Museum (13 min) Goods salvaged from 1715 shipwreck of a Spanish fleet, plus video on the art of treasure hunting. Maritime Hammock Sanctuary (13 min) Andretti Thrill Park (26 min) Sprawling amusement park boasts go-kart tracks, ropes course, working train, laser tag & mini golf. Barrier Island Sanctuary (6 min) Turtles and sea turtles Melbourne Beach Pier (12 min) Beach and park Mel Fisher's Treasures (31 min) Small museum of a well-known local treasure hunter, displaying gold objects found at shipwrecks. Orchid Island (13 min) Mellow destination featuring tranquil beaches & wildlife reserves, plus restaurants & shops. Downtown Melbourne (20 min) Turkey Creek Sanctuary (30 min) 130-acre preserve with a boardwalk, jogging trails & a nature center housing exhibits & a gift shop. Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park (4 min) Juan Ponce de León Landing (4 min) Historic shoreline park with interpretive signs & picnic pavilions in a remote setting. Sebastian Inlet State Park (8 min) Park boasting salt-water fishing including mackerel, snook & bluefish plus surfing & scuba diving. Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (4 min) Refuge created to provide sea turtle habitat offering trails, beaches & guided turtle-viewing walks. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Kiosk (16 min) As the 1st national wildlife refuge, this island offers native bird habitats, hiking trails & tours. Sebastian Inlet (10 min) Inlet known for surfing tournaments & fishing, plus other water activities & sunrise views. |