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Melbourne (Florida) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

About Melbourne (Florida)

While most of Melbourne is on the mainland, a small portion is located on a barrier island. TheIndian River Lagoonseparates 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.

Top Attractions in Melbourne (Florida)

Explore the best things to see and do in Melbourne (Florida):

  • Andretti's Thrill Park
  • Brevard Symphony Orchestra
  • Brevard Zoo
  • Galaxy Skateway
  • Henegar Center for the Arts
  • Honor America's Liberty Bell Museum
  • Maxwell C King Center for Performing Arts
  • Melbourne Arts Festival

Where to Eat in Melbourne (Florida)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Cedar's Cafe
  • 🍴Friendly Toast Cafe II
  • 🍴Makotos Japanese Restaurant
  • 🍴Siam Orchid Thai & Japanese
  • 🍴Squid Lips
  • 🍴The Wagon Wheel Pizza

Where to Stay in Melbourne (Florida)

  • 🏨America's Best Value Inn & Suites by Red Lion
  • 🏨Budget Inn
  • 🏨Crane Creek Inn Waterfront Bed & Breakfast
  • 🏨Days Inn by Wyndham
  • 🏨Hampton's Inn
  • 🏨Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place

Melbourne (Florida) Travel Guide Sections

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