Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway
Overview
Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway is managed by Department of Transportation. The Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway gives access to a National Estuary providing habitat to more species than anywhere in North America. History buffs, bird watchers, anglers, surfers, swimmers, boaters, and vacationers will find excitement at a national seashore, wildlife refuges, state park, museums, the Kennedy Space Center, beaches, and waterways.
Things to Do at Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Getting to the Byway:
Orlando Executive Airport, FL
* From the airport, head north on Rickenbacker Dr toward E Colonial Dr.
* Turn right at E Colonial Dr/FL-50.
* Turn right at FL-436/ N Semoran Blvd.
* Turn left at Lake Underhill Rd.
* Turn left at Yucatan Rd.
* Turn right to merge onto FL-408 E, which is a toll road.
* Take exit 18B to merge onto FL-417 S, which is a partial toll road.
* Take exit 26 to merge onto FL-528 E, which is a partial toll road, toward Cocoa.
* Take the US-1 exit toward Cocoa/Titusville.
* Turn left at N Cocoa Blvd/FL-5/S US-1.
Navigating the Byway:
###From Palm Bay, at the Ais Lookout Point:###
* Continue south on US-1 to Sebastian.
* Turn east on the Wabasso Causeway to State Route A1A.
* Continue north on A1A, where you will approach the Sebastian Inlet State Recreational Area.
* Continuing north on A1A to Cape Canaveral; take the Bennett Causeway (State Route 528) west.
* By veering north on State Route 3, you will enter the Kennedy Space Center.
* Turn west on State Route 405, where you will approach the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex.
* From the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex, you can continue on State Route 405 to US Highway 1.
* Enter Highway 1 and venture north to Kennedy Point Park, with views of the Vehicle Assembly Building.
* From Highway 1, you can take the Max Brewer Causeway (State Routes 402/406) to the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore. You can then retrace your route to Titusville and continue south to Cocoa.
* Follow US Highway 1 south through Melbourne to Palm Bay.
Contact & Resources
Phone: 772-567-3491
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