Suggested Itinerary

Make the Most of Your Kennedy Space Center Visit

Plan an unforgettable journey with our expertly crafted itineraries, tailored to suit every interest. Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a family with kids, or a couple looking for adventure, this guide will help you experience the best of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Explore by Interest

Apollo & Moon Landing Fans

Relive history with Lunar Module 9 and the final moments before “The Eagle has landed.”
Touch a real Moon rock and visit the peaceful Moon Tree Garden, featuring trees grown from seeds taken to the Moon.
Stand in awe of the Saturn V rocket—the powerhouse that sent humans to the Moon.

Apollo & Moon Landing Fans

Relive history with Lunar Module 9 and the final moments before “The Eagle has landed.”
Touch a real Moon rock and visit the peaceful Moon Tree Garden, featuring trees grown from seeds taken to the Moon.
Stand in awe of the Saturn V rocket—the powerhouse that sent humans to the Moon.

Space Shuttle Enthusiasts

Witness Space Shuttle Atlantis®, displayed mid-flight with its payload bay doors open.
Enjoy 60+ interactive exhibits celebrating NASA’s Shuttle Program.
Experience the thrill of a Shuttle Launch Simulation and visit the Forever Remembered Memorial honoring Challenger and Columbia crews.

Future Space & Tech Lovers

Train like an astronaut with the Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX).
Participate in NASA science and engineering challenges at Mars Base 1.
Learn about the Hubble Space Telescope’s incredible discoveries and repair missions.
Transport to the spaceport of the future and choose from four deep-space journeys.
Step inside ISS modules to see how astronauts live in microgravity.

VIP Experiences

Lunch with a NASA Astronaut for firsthand space stories.
Take a behind-the-scenes Kennedy Space Center tour.
Add an ATX® Training Stage to get a taste of astronaut training.

One-Day Itineraries

For Families with Children (Under 10 Years Old)

Space Shuttle Atlantis – 1 hour
Rocket Garden – 20 minutes
Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour – (Apollo/Saturn V Center) – 2 hours
Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance – 30 minutes
Planet Play – 30 minutes
Dining & Shopping

For Families with Older Kids (10+ Years Old)

Heroes & Legends + U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame – 30 minutes
Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex – 1 hour
Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour – (Apollo/Saturn V Center) – 2 hours
Space Shuttle Atlantis® + Shuttle Launch Experience – 90 minutes
Chat With An Astronaut Add-on (Optional) – 1 hours
Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance - 30 minutes
Dining & Shopping

For Adult Couples or Groups

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex – 75 minutes
Space Shuttle Atlantis + Shuttle Launch Experience – 1 hour
Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour (Apollo/Saturn V Center) – 2 hours
Heroes & Legends + U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame – 45 minutes
Chat With An Astronaut Add-on (Optional) – 1 hour
Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance – 15 minutes
Rocket Garden Guided Tour – 20 minutes
Dining & Shopping

For Space Enthusiasts

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex – 75 minutes
Space Shuttle Atlantis® + Shuttle Launch Experience – 75 minutes
Heroes & Legends + U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame – 1 hour

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour – (Apollo/Saturn V Center) – 2 hours

Rocket Garden Guided Tour – 20 minutes

Chat With An Astronaut Add-on (Optional) - 40 minutes

Dining & Shopping

Two-Day Itineraries

For Families with Children (Under 10 Years Old)

Day 1:

Space Shuttle Atlantis® + Shuttle Launch Experience – 2 hours

Rocket Garden – 15 minutes

Planet Play – 30 minutes

Astronaut of the Day Autograph Session – 15 minutes

3D Space Film – 1 hour

Dining & Shopping

Day 2:

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour (Apollo/Saturn V Center) – 2 hours

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® – 60 minutes

Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance – 30 minutes

Character Appearance – 15 minutes

Planet Play – 30 minutes

Dining & Shopping

For Families with Older Kids (10+ Years Old)

Day 1:

Heroes & Legends + U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® – 1 hour

Space Shuttle Atlantis® + Shuttle Launch Experience – 2 hours

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® – 75 minutes

Rocket Garden – 15 minutes

Dining & Shopping

Day 2:

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour (Apollo/Saturn V Center) – 2 hours

Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance – 30 minutes

Character Appearance – 15 minutes

Chat with an Astronaut Add-on – 1 hour

IMAX Film – 1 hour

Dining & Shopping

For Adult Couples or Groups

Day 1:

Space Shuttle Atlantis® + Shuttle Launch Experience – 90 minutes

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® – 75 minutes

Chat With An Astronaut Add-on – 1 hour

IMAX Film – 1 hour

Mission Status Briefing – 30 minutes

Dining & Shopping

Day 2:

Rocket Garden Guided Tour – 20 minutes

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour (Apollo/Saturn V Center) – 2 hours

Heroes & Legends + U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® – 1 hour

Astronaut Training Experience® Training Stage Add-on – 30 minutes

Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance – 30 minutes

Dining & Shopping

For Space Enthusiasts (Bonus Day 3!)

Day 1 & 2 (Follow previous itineraries)

Day 3: Astronaut Training Experience (ATX)® Add-on Enhancement – 5 hours

Explore All Attractions

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers an unparalleled collection of exhibits and experiences, from space-flown artifacts and legendary spacecraft to exclusive behind-the-gates tours. Whether you’re exploring history, training like an astronaut, or dreaming of the future, there’s something for every space lover.

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