Exploration Tower

Exploration Tower

Exploration Tower
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Points of Interest & LandmarksObservation Decks & Towers
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles526 reviews
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Very good
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United States15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
The exploration tower was a wonderful stop! Only 2 floors were open when we visited (first floor gift shop & 7th floor observation area). Entry was free…Friendly staff & reasonable prices in the gift shop. Beautiful views on the 7th floor. The 2 ladies at the gift shop desk were helpful in telling us things to do & best places to go. Even gained some knowledge from them about the lighthouse nearby. They also went above & beyond when I was looking for a particular size in a shirt that they didn’t have out on the rack.

Tip - they have free brochures with coupons for local restaurants & activities. Near the register, there are some business card type coupons for the restaurants at the port. My daughter picked up one for “Rusty’s” that had a coupon for a free fountain drink & beer/wine for adults for up to 6 people. We had lunch there & used the coupon & all our beverages were free including a beer for my husband & glass of wine for me! Would definitely recommend stopping here if you are in town.
Written October 17, 2021
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Thank you for sharing your feedback! I'm so pleased our staff were able to help you find what you needed and share information about the surrounding area. Hope you can come and see us again soon!
Written November 3, 2021
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kristin p
Clearwater, FL25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
Right now with covid-19 but you can only go to the rooftop level ,entry is free. But at the rooftop level you can see the port, you can see the launch pads at a distance, and if you are lucky you can see one of the rockets that have been launched back in Port to be reused. Also a great place to go to watch any type of launch. The elevator takes you to the top floor very easy to use and totally handicapped accessible.
Written July 26, 2020
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Thank you for visiting!
Written August 11, 2020
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Rene V
Ocala, FL21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Only the 7th (top) floor and bottom floor were open when we went. It was free though! A quick elevator ride to the top floor offered a spectacular view of Cape Canaveral. There were 4 cruise ships docked there at the time. Such a beautiful view of the port and the surrounding area. The first floor was a gift shop with restrooms. It would have been nice though if all the floors had been open, although it was worth the trip to see the top floor view.
Written July 27, 2021
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Greenmemonica
Cincinnati, OH669 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
I am certain this place will be more busy and have more things to do once all the floors re-open. We were greeted on the main floor by a very friendly employee in the gift shop, which is very pretty. We took the elevator to the seventh floor to see the view, which is quite pretty. You will only need 15 minutes or so for this attraction, but it is worth a quick stop. The architecture of the building is beautiful, and on a sunny day you can see for a long way.
Written December 28, 2020
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Joe1234665
Weston, CT324 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This 7 story observation tower with an elevator stopping at all floors is a great way to see the space center, port and surrounding area all at once.

For rocket launches it is wonderful and tickets are sold ahead of time.

The tower itself is a mini museum in addition to the observation aspect. Each floor is dedicated to some facet of the area and has much to offer. 
Written February 11, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit!
Written February 12, 2020
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Angelle R
Gainesville, FL169 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
We visited knowing that only the gift shop and rooftop were open. Due to the other floors being closed, we did not have to pay admission to go to the 7th floor. We enjoyed the view. The gift shop was small but nice to look at.
Written July 18, 2020
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Thank you for your visit! We hope you are able to come back another time and enjoy the rest of the building!
Written July 20, 2020
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l h
Lebanon, PA28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
Went to the tower precruise. It was a Great way to spend the afternoon. $10.00 for adults but seniors were $6.00. Alot of interesting things to see inside. We took the elevator up and walked down to the next floor. afterwards we walk to a nearby restaurant(Junkanoo Island Kitchen).
Written January 26, 2020
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Thank you for your visit! Come see us again.....
Written January 27, 2020
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Jim W
Everett, WA10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
The facility was very nice and the staff friendly. We were able to go to the top and stand at the rail to watch a launch, but a little disappointed to be more than a mile away. I KNOW - it's for safety reasons, I get it. But you kind of lose the effect when the rocket seems so small on the horizon - and the boom of liftoff doesn't reach you for a few seconds after it happens. It was cool - glad we did it, but not really a Big Wow. Manage your expectations accordingly and you'll love it.
Written May 26, 2022
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So glad you were able to join us for a launch viewing. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Written June 16, 2022
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ktarheel
Winston Salem, NC117 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
Due to covid, only the top floor open but it was a good view. and admission was free. We got to see through the binoculars the SpaceX Falcon 9 across the river after it's return. Bought a tshirt there in the gift shop. It's worth the stop to visit.
Written November 1, 2020
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Stephen T
Orlando, FL28 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2015 • Couples
My wife and I attended the Beach Boys concert at this venue on Saturday January 10, 2015.
We paid a lot of money for Gold section tickets and also for preferred parking.
The parking was on a very uneven field adjacent to the venue. On walking to the entrance, we could hear Beach Boys music being played over the sound system....didn't make any sense as we were going to see them live!
The entry to the venue was chaotic to say the least. There were at least 4 separate lines depending upon the ticket you had purchased but which line was which was not clear at all and people were wandering perplexed from one line to another. It took over 30 minutes to get in.
We found our seats in the Gold section. The seating comprised narrow folding chairs tied together. There was just enough room for a slim person to sit with a modicum of comfort.
Our biggest grievance was that the bank of speakers on the stage totally obscured our view of the screen which meant that during the concert us and at least half of the Gold Section had no idea what was being projected. We totally missed the video of Carl Wilson being accompanied by the remaining Beach Boys singing "God Only Knows".
People sitting in the cheaper silver section has a much better view than we did. It totally spoilt our enjoyment of the great music. As stated by other reviewers, the supporting "act" was atrocious!!! There is nothing good that can be said about them.
I did write direct to the venue to complain about the lack of view for the money paid but it is a sign of their attitude that they have not replied.
As stated elsewhere, they spent a lot of time on stage congratulating themselves for putting on this production - a sentiment we certainly cannot endorse.
All in all this was a very miserable experience and we shall not visit this venue ever again. The Beach Boys were playing elsewhere in Florida in January at venues we have visited previously and it is such excellent and professional venues as the Ruth Eckerd Hall which will get our hard earned money in the future.
Our advice to anyone hinking of visiting this concert venue is ---- DON'T!!
Written January 26, 2015
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