33 days in Melbourne & Merritt Island Itinerary

Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): walk around Wickham Park, identify plant and animal life at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Brevard Zoo, then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and finally identify plant and animal life at Turkey Creek Sanctuary. Here are some ideas for day two: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, then admire the natural beauty at McKee Botanical Garden, then explore the world behind art at Vero Beach Museum of Art, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Sebastian Inlet State Park.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Melbourne driving holiday tool.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Melbourne. March in Melbourne sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can drive to Merritt Island.

Attractions like NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Space Shuttle Atlantis make great kid-friendly stops.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Merritt Island trip planner.

You can drive from Melbourne to Merritt Island in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Merritt Island are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F.