Titusville (Florida)

Titusville is a city of 49,000 people (2020) along the Indian River in Brevard County, East Central Florida. == Understand == Many of Titusville's major employers are aerospace companies. == Get in == === By plane === 1 Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX IATA), Columbia Blvd (State Road 405). A small airport for general aviation with no scheduled commercial flights. Nearest airports for commercial flights are at: Melbourne-Orlando International Airport (MLB IATA), is the major commercial airport for the Space Coast in Brevard County that is closest to Titusville, 40 mi (64 km) south in Melbourne. Orlando International Airport (MCO IATA), the nearest large commercial airport, roughly 40 mi (64 km) away. Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB IATA), a small commercial jetport for scheduled flights, roughly 35 mi (56 km) away. === By car === Interstate 95 (I-95) Melbourne is accessed from exits #212 ("FL Hwy 407 Kennedy Space Center") through #223 ("FL Hwy 46 Sanford Mims") along I-95. There are four exits from I-95 into town. Downtown can be accessed from Exit #220 ("FL Hwy 406 Titusville Historic Dist") from both directions of I-95. Washington Ave goes north towards New Smyrna Beach and south towards Port St John, Cocoa, Rockledge, Melbourne and Palm Bay. Goes through town as Washington Ave. Cheney Highway Connects Titusville to Orlando through Seminole Ranch and St Johns Wildlife Refuge. It goes through town as Cheney Hwy and ends at its intersection with US Hwy 1 (Washington Ave). It is accessed from I-95 at Exit #215. Columbia Blvd Connects from its intersection with FL-50 (Cheney Hwy) and South St, across town, to its terminus in US 1. The roadway continues across the causeway into Cape Canaveral as W NASA Pkwy. and . FL-528 connects Cocoa, at 15 mi (24 km) south of town, to Orlando International Airport through the Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area. Going east it goes through Cocoa and becomes FL-A1A upon crossing the Indian River into Cape Canaveral. It is accessed from I-95 at Exit #205. This is the most direct route to Brevard County from Orlando International Airport. From west of the St Johns River (sw of town) FL-528 splits with FL-407 going north/northeast into Titusville as Challenger Memorial Pkwy. Atlantic Ave This section of A1A goes from its intersection with Fl-528 (from between Titusville and Cocoa) down through Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, Indiatlantic, Melbourne Beach, Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge and Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park in Brevard County. US 1 continues the drive up north towards New Smyrna Beach. === By bus === 2 Greyhound & Flixbus, (bus stop) Sunshine Chevron at 3585 Cheney Hwy (off of Exit #215 of I-95.), ☏ +1 321-267-8760, toll-free: +1 800 231-2222. Travels primarily on Interstate 95 (Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Port St Lucie, Ft Pierce, Vero Beach, Sebastian, Rockledge, Titusville, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Jacksonville). Passengers transfer in Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Miami or Orlando to reach other cities. Check schedules. (updated Dec 2020) Cocoa Beach Shuttle, Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal, ☏ +1 321-631-4144. By appointment for pick up/drop off at your door. Specialize in Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Areas. Also serve entire Brevard County, Disney, Universal and I-Drive areas from Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Melbourne Orlando Airport (MLB). (updated Jan 2022) Space Coast Area Transit operates intercity routes within Brevard County from Titusville with the following: 1 Connects Titusville Government Center to Viera Government Center through Cocoa & Rockledge along US Hwy 1 and S Fisk Blvd (SR-519). Passengers transfer to Rt #29 from the Viera Government Center to reach Melbourne. This route begins/ends in front of the Government Center Building (facing south) on South St (SR 405). 5 Continues north to Scottsmoor via Mimms along US Hwy 1. There are no connections to Votrans to continue into Volusia County. Nearest Votran stop (#41) is another 10 mi (16 km) north of Scottsmoor at US Hwy 1 and Halifax in Oak Hill. First/last stop for the #5 bus is at Titus Landing south of town. North bound buses go north, through downtown, along Washington St, 1 block east from the Government Center. === By train === Nearest Amtrak station is in Orlando. == Get around == === By bus === Space Coast Area Transit is the local Brevard County bus service. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. $1.25 per ride, or $35 for a monthly pass. == See == Titusville has a historic downtown that is being revitalized and has multiple museums dedicated to the aerospace industry and its history. 1 American Space Museum & Walk of Fame, 308 Pine Street, ☏ +1 321-264-0434, info@americanspacemuseum.org. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. A family-friendly museum dedicated to space explorers and exploration containing many authentic pieces. $10. (updated Feb 2024) 2 Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, ☏ +1 321-268-1941, warbirds@valiantaircommand.com. Daily 9AM-5PM (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year). More than 45 historic warbirds from the beginnings of aviation to the present day. Also hosts air shows and offers the opportunity to fly historic aircraft. Adult $22, senior/military $20, student (ages 13–18) $10, child (sges 5–12) $5. (updated Dec 2024) 3 North Brevard Historical Museum, 301 Washington Ave, titusvillehistory@gmail.com. W-Sa noon-4PM. A volunteer-run historical museum focusing on local history. Free. (updated Feb 2024) 4 Space View Park, 10 Broad St. A riverside park with monuments to space explorers and exploration as well as excellent views of the Space Center. Free. (updated Feb 2024) 5 Pritchard House, 424 S Washington Ave, ☏ +1 321-607-0203, thepritchardhouse@yahoo.com. A Queen Anne-style 1891 historic home available for tours by reservation. Tours conducted by costumed docents may be scheduled daily during the hours of 9AM-6PM, and are approximately 90 minutes. $10. (updated Feb 2024) 6 American Police Hall of Fame and Museum, 6350 Horizon Dr, ☏ +1 321-264-0911. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. Houses law enforcement exhibits, a memorial, and a hall of fame. Adjacent to it exists a family-friendly shooting range with rentals available. Adult $15, child under 4 free, child (ages 4 - 12) $10, military AAA member or senior citizen $12, law enforcement officer $5, family survivor $2. (updated Feb 2018) 7 Parrish Park, 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Pkwy, ☏ +1 321 264-5037, NorthAreaParks@BrevardFL.gov. A park just east of downtown Titusville (across the Intracoastal Waterway) that provides excellent views of the Kennedy Space Center complex. (updated Dec 2024) == Do == Titusville is roughly due west from all the rocket launch facilities at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, across the Indian River. Any river-side location in the city provides an excellent view of any launch. Airboat Rides at Midway, 28501 E Colonial Dr, Christmas (west from Titusville along Hwy 50). Boat tour agency running Airboat rides through the St Johns River Management area. (updated Feb 2018) Cocoa Beach Sportfishing Charters, 800 Scallop Dr, ☏ +1 321-848-2662. Deep sea fishing charters leaving from Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral, 25 minutes drive from Titusville on the Space Coast. Catch Dolphin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Grouper and many others. Children Welcome. River Lanes Family Entertainment Center, 800 Cheney Hwy, ☏ +1 321-267-7118. Bowling alley, restaurant, bar, pool tables, and arcade games. (updated Feb 2018) 1 Titusville Playhouse, 301 Julia St, ☏ +1 321 268 1125. A local theatre housed in a historic 1905 building. (updated Feb 2024) Canaveral National Seashore. National Seashore with its own article, accessible through Titusville. $5. (updated Feb 2024) == Buy == There are Hobby Lobby, Bealls, Target, and Staples stores in Titusville. == Eat == 1 Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant, 1475 Garden Street, ☏ +1 321-268-5000. 11AM-9PM daily. Southern-style seafood. Local specialty is rock shrimp. 2 Dogs 'R Us, 4200 S Washington Ave. American bar food. 3 El Leoncito, 2800 South Washington Street. Mexican and Cuban food. 4 Shiloh's Steak & Seafood, 3665 S Washington Ave, ☏ +1 321-567-3555. Located on the shores of the Indian River Lagoon with a direct view of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Shiloh's offers ideal water-front ding. (updated Feb 2018) 5 Sunrise Bread Company, 315 S Hopkins Ave. Chipper longtime bakery and coffeehouse pairing its breads, rolls, and java with free WiFi and more. (updated Feb 2018) New York New York, 5401 Riveredge Dr. Surf n' Turf in an old house with a tiki bar overlooking the river and the NASA launch pad. (updated Feb 2018) == Drink == 1 Playalinda Brewing Company (Playalinda Brewing Company - Hardware Store), 305 S Washington Ave, ☏ +1 321-225-8978. M-W 4-9PM, Th 4-10PM, F 11:30AM-10PM, Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-7PM. Modern microbrewery in a historic setting offering gourmet pub grub and cocktails in a warm, casual setting with a patio. (updated Feb 2018) == Sleep == === Motels and hotels === Best Western Space Shuttle Inn, 3455 Cheney Highway, ☏ +1 321-269-9100, toll-free: +1-800-523-7654, fax: +1 321-383-4674. 1 Hampton Inn, 4760 Helen Hauser Boulevard, ☏ +1 321-383-9191, fax: +1 321 383-9166. Ramada Inn Kennedy Space Center/Titusville, 3500 Cheney Highway, ☏ +1 321-269-5510. === Campgrounds === 2 Manatee Hammock Campground, 7275 South U.S. Hwy 1, ☏ +1 321-264-5083, manateehammock@brevardparks.com. Bellwood. Cape Kennedy RV Resort, 4513 West Main Street, ☏ +1 321-269-7361. Cabins and RV spaces, next to the highway and truck stop. == Go next == Canaveral National Seashore Kennedy Space Center - the most famous attraction of the Cape Canaveral area, which brought on the nickname "Space Coast." Regularly scheduled tours of the facility and museum. See Space Shuttle Atlantis on display, experience the Space Shuttle Launch experience where you feel what it was like to blast off on the Space Shuttle, take a bus tour through the operational areas of the Kennedy Space Center where you can see the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Pads, touch a moon rock, learn about the future of space flight or meet a Veteran Astronaut.