Melbourne (Florida)

Melbourne is on East Central Florida|East Central Florida's Space Coast in Brevard County.

An introduction to Melbourne (Florida)

Historic Downtown Melbourne - Melbourne While most of Melbourne is on the mainland, a small portion is located on a barrier island. The Indian River Lagoon separates the mainland from the island. The island is a narrow strip of land that separates the Lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean.

Spanning the Indian River Lagoon to connect the mainland to the barrier island are a pair of four-lane, high-rise bridges -- the Melbourne Causeway and the Eau Gallie Causeway.

Travel to Melbourne (Florida)

• Melbourne International Airport IATA Flight Code: MLB 28.102778, -80.645278 ☎ +1 321 723-6227 (ext. 222) - Orlando Melbourne International Airport - Serves Florida's Space and Treasure Coasts with domestic and international passenger and air freight service. Utilizing convenient, state-of-the-art facilities and the Melbourne International Airport is served by Delta and American Airlines as well as regional carriers. The Airport also provides services including charter passenger flights, private aviation, and air freight flights.

Other nearby airports include:

• Orlando International Airport (IATA Flight Code: MCO) 64 miles Northwest of Melbourne.
• Orlando-Sanford International Airport (IATA Flight Code: SFB) 84 miles Northwest of Melbourne.
• Daytona Beach International Airport (IATA Flight Code: DAB) 90 miles North of Melbourne.

Get Around

Travel on a Bus in Melbourne (Florida)

• Space Coast Area Transit is the name of the local Brevard County bus service. It is a affordable 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.

By car

The best way to get around Melbourne is by car. Major Roads include:

• U.S. Highway 1. Harbor City Boulevard is the local street name, and it runs parallel to the Indian River on the eastern side of the city. This road allows easy access to the beaches over 3 causeways: the Pineda Causeway (Florida State Road 404), Eau Gallie Causeway, and Melbourne Causeway.
• U.S. Highway 192. Locally named New Haven Avenue or Strawbridge Avenue (historic downtown), US 192 is one of the major commercial, entertainment, and retail areas of Melbourne. Many businesses, large and small, are located on this busy avenue. It serves as a route to Kissimmee and the tourist corridor of Orlando to the west, and the town of Indialantic to the east via the Melbourne Causeway.
• Interstate 95. This 6 lane interstate highway passes through the city limits, 4 exit ramps located in the Melbourne Vicinity. It serves as the main north-south route in the metropolitan area.
• Florida State Road A1A. This road runs along the beaches and provides easy access to other areas of Brevard County.
• County Road 509 (Wickham\Minton). Wickham serves as a second north to south route in the Melbourne area.

What to See

• Henegar Center for the Arts - 625 East New Haven Av ☎ +1 321-723-8698
• Honor America's Liberty Bell Museum - 1601 Oak Street ☎ +1 321-727-1776 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 4PM
• King Center for Performing Arts - 3865 N. Wickham Road ☎ +1 321-242-2219
• Melbourne Arts Festival - ☎ +1 26-27 2008 - April.

• Melbourne Community Orchestra - ☎ +1 321-952-9949
• Melbourne Civic Theatre - ☎ +1 321-723-6935

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Melbourne (Florida)

• Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida (Zipline Safari) - ☎ +1 407 957-9794 - Journey deep into Forever Florida, a 4700 acre eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area, preserved just as nature intended. This beautiful site boasts 9 distinct Florida ecosystems and an endless array of natural flora and fauna including alligators, black bears, nearly two hundred species of birds and the endangered Florida panther. Choose your own fully-guided adventure: Coach Safari, Horseback Safari, soar through the treetops on the NEW Zipline Safari. Reservations Required.

• Andretti's Thrill Park - Go Kart's, Mini Golf.

• Brevard Zoo
• Galaxy Skateway - ☎ +1 321 259-3366 - Roller Skating Rink.

• Brevard Symphony Orchestra - 1500 Highland Avenue offices are in the historic Winchester Symphony House in the Eau Gallie Arts District ☎ +1 321-242-2024 - Founded in 1954 and the orchestra-in-residence at the King Center for the performing arts. Brevard's only professional orchestra.

• CrossFit Rise Above - 1973 Guava Avenue Gym is located in the Eau Gallie Arts District ☎ +1 321-254-0002 - Founded in 2011, CrossFit affiliate located in Melbourne.

Shopping

• Melbourne Plaza Mall, 1700 West New Haven Ave, +1 321 956-3393.
• Longboard House, 101 Fifth Ave, Indialantic, +1 321 951-8001.

Halal Food

• Squid Lips - 1477 Pineapple Avenue "Where the local residents eat & drink." $5-$15 per person. Located on the Indian River.

• Siam Orchid Best Sushi in town!

• Makotos
• Cedar's Cafe - Authentic Lebanese Halal Food wonderful! Best Tabouli in town!

• The Wagon Wheel - 3082 Lake Washington Road ☎ +1 321-254-7411 - In business for over 40 years, known for Pizzas and Stromboli.

Historic Downtown Dining

• Continental Flambe - 936 E New Haven Ave ☎ +1 321 768-2445
• Island Pasta Company - 820 E New Haven Ave ☎ +1 321 723-1584
• Meg O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant - 810 E New Haven Av ☎ +1 321 952-5510

Beachside Dining

• Longdoggers Great local food for $5-$10 per person

• Coasters Pub - ☎ +1 321 779-2739 - 971A E Eau Gallie Blvd (Wal-Mart Plaza). 100+ Awesome Colas and Great Food

• Meg O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant 810 E New Haven Ave ☎ +1 321 952-5510
• Club 702 - 702 E New Haven Ave ☎ +1 321 953-6050
• Coasters Pub - ☎ +1 321 779-2739 - Beachside at 971A E Eau Gallie Blvd (Wal-Mart Plaza). 100+ Awesome Colas and Great Food

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place - Is located within minutes of the Melbourne International Airport.

• Suburban Extended Stay - 1125 Airport Blvd. ☎ +1 321 768-9777 Check-in: 3pm / Check-out: 12pm This hotel offers free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms and an on-site fitness room.

Bed & Breakfast

• Crane Creek Inn Waterfront Bed & Breakfast - Located in Historic Downtown Melbourne.

Travel Next

• Kennedy Space Center is about an hour's drive north, in Cape Canaveral.
• Disney World is 1-1/2 hours by vehicle due west in Lake Buena Vista.

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