Attractions

Brevard County is within easy reach of Orlando theme parks, from Walt Disney World to Universal Studios to Sea World. But Brevard has its own attractions.

The American Police Hall of Fame: Law enforcement exhibits from the Wild West to the modern day. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except certain holidays. Tickets: adults $12; ages 4 to 12, seniors and military $8; law enforcement officers free. Triple A discounts are available. 6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville, just outside of Kennedy Space Center, 321-264-0911, www.aphf.org

Andretti Thrill Park: Race tracks, bumper boats, miniature golf, laser tag and game room. Hours and prices vary. 3960 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, 321-956-6706, www.andrettithrillpark.com

Batters Choice: Batting cages, Iron Mike throwing machines, slow and fast pitch softball, 2515 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, 321-242-6154, www.batterschoice.net

Brevard Community College Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory: Theater offers shows and movies about astronomy and natural science. Exhibits include a scale replica of the Hubble Space Telescope and a moon model. Admission: $4 for children younger than age 12; $6 seniors, students and military; $7 adults. Exhibit halls and shows are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Rooftop observatory hours are dusk to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The facility is at BCC's Cocoa campus, 1519 Clearlake Road, 321-433-7373, www.brevardcc.edu/planet

Brevard Zoo: More than 550 animals and 165 species from Latin America, Florida, Asia, Australia and Africa. Interactive exhibits, alligator and crocodile demonstrations, river otter feedings, a train journey and kayaking. Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1997. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last admission at 4:15 p.m. Admission: $10.50 for adults; $9.50 for seniors 60 and older; $7.50 for children ages 2 to 12; free for younger than 2. Annual membership passes are available. 8225 N. Wickham Road, near Interstate 95 in Viera, 321-254-9453, www.brevardzoo.org

Driving ranges: Brevard Community College practice range, off State Road 524, north Cocoa, 321-632-9032; Singleton Ave. Golf Range, 695 Singleton Ave., Titusville, 321-269-2000; U.S. 1 Golf Center, 4755 S. U.S. 1, Rockledge, 321-632-5461.

Graffiti Skate Zone: Behind Palm Bay Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. N.E., 321-725-2588.

Ice skating: Frozen recreation, lessons or hockey leagues. Contact Space Coast IcePlex, 720 Roy Wall Blvd., Rockledge, 321-504-7500 or www.spacecoasticeplex.com

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: Get a behind-the-scenes look at NASA's space program, shuttle and rocket launches; see the shuttle launch pads; walk under the Saturn 5 rocket; the Rocket Garden; view IMAX films; experience the $60 million Shuttle Launch Experience, a ride designed by NASA and astronauts to simulate launching into space from Earth aboard a space shuttle. Visit the nearby U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame featuring astronaut mementos, historic spacecraft, hands-on activities, virtual moonwalk, G-force simulator, land a shuttle and sit at a mission control console. Tickets: $38 adult; $28 child ages 3-11, includes the Astronaut Hall of Fame and interactive space-flight simulators. Astronaut Hall of Fame only: $17 adult; $13 child, 321-449-4444, www.kennedyspacecenter.com

Paradise Skatepark: Features an 18,000-square-foot outdoor park and 10,000-square-foot indoor street course. Bikes, boards and blades are welcome with proper safety gear. A miniature golf course has 18 holes winding through elaborate landscaping. Hours: 3 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays during the school year. When school is out, hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and weekend schedule is the same. Fees vary. Memberships are available. 555 Fortenberry Road, Merritt Island, directly behind Merritt Square Mall, 321-454-7777, www.paradisefunplex.com

On The Edge Rock Climbing Gym: The facility features several climbing walls as high as 40 feet, cardio and weight-training equipment, kids programs, private lessons, climbing teams and corporate team building programs. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. 200 West Drive, Melbourne, 321-724-8775, www.ontheedgerockclimbing.com

River Lanes Family Entertainment Center: The center offers bowling, arcade, a billiards room, sports bar and grill and pro shop. Open daily at 9 a.m. 800 Cheney Highway, Titusville 321-267-7118, www.riverlanes.com