The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Florida. April 23

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A theme park without roller coasters, more a loose relaxed history of space exploration and (ahem, cough! cough!) moon landings.

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In the midst of the cold war, well it was always a case of "oneupmanship"

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The aptly named "Rocket Garden" houses a few rockets that may or may not have been launched at some point, mainly from the 50's and 60's.

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I guess with all these NASA exhibits there would be a strong connection to the actual National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Tenuous to say the least, it has since the mid 90's been operated by, Delaware North, a hospitality management company, specialising in gambling and entertainment establishments across the USA.

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Wander around inside plenty of stuff to swat up on.

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Space shuttle Atlantis, one of three publicly displayed.

Overall? pretty underwhelming. Now where is that darn mouse?

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it's awesome, thank you for sharing the post

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Been there a few years ago…
We had definitely better weather. It was still cool to see and wander around.
Thanks for sharing your experience 👋🏻😊
Have a nice weekend @grindle

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I completely agree - the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is an absolutely amazing place to visit!

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I used to enjoy going but then there used to be times Brevard County residents could go for free. I can't bring myself to pay what they want for ticket prices these days.

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yes its ridiculous the cost to visit anything in Orlando these days, captive audience syndrome!

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A very interesting place and I wish I could visit this place I am fascinated by space flight.
Have a wonderful Sunday.

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Thanks for the photos. Now I see something of it but if you were underwhelmed - then I am too. Semms quite appropriate that it is being managed by a hospitality company. I skipped it when I last visited FL - Disney was enough.

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Got to love Mickey and his mates!!!
Underwhelmed is a damn good word

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