Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Travel Guide

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Established: 1963 (61 years ago)Area: 218.75 mi²Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 28°37'51"N, 80°42'3"W
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FloridaUnited States

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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Top Attractions

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Attractions - What to See and Explore

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Space Shuttle Inspiration, Astronaut beach house, NASA recovery ship, Crawlerway. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Shuttle Launch Experience (Cape Canaveral), United States Astronaut Hall of Fame (Titusville), Orlando Science Center (Orlando).

  • shuttle launch experience cape canaveral7.4 miS
  • united states astronaut hall of fame titusville7.5 miS
  • orlando science center41 milesW
  • daytona lagoon daytona beach45 milesNW
  • manta orlando49 milesW

Best Time To Visit Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Learn when is the best time to travel to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April and December. Most of it rains in July, August and September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the Park

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Animals

See what popular animal species you can meet in this location.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge?

The top attractions to visit in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge are:

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