Titusville offers nature parks and laid-back living
The small and relaxed sun-washed city of Titusville is located on the banks of the glimmering Indian River in central Florida. Titusville's vacation rentals include simple family homes with outdoor pools, historic Spanish revival houses, and luxury riverfront retreats perfect for romantic escapes. Titusville itself is chock-full of cultural attractions, and has a rich heritage related to NASA's space program. Nature enthusiasts will fall for Titusville as it is surrounded by vast wildlife areas, preserves, and national parks.
Titusville's space-age heritage provides family fun
Experience some unique American history at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, just southeast of central Titusville, on Merritt Island. The complex lies adjacent to the Kennedy Space Center itself _ the launchpad for many US rockets. In the complex, kids will love the IMAX theaters, simulated space shuttle rides, and the real-life rockets and spacecraft. Back in Titusville, learn about the foundation of the city at the charming North Brevard Historical Society and Museum, a small downtown low-rise showcasing Titusville-related photographs and artefacts, dating back to the early 1800s.
Splurge in Titusville's shops or hit the fairways
Shopping is a popular pastime in downtown Titusville _ just make your way to the city center, which faces out onto the wide waters of the Indian River, and you'll discover shopping centers, sports-gear stores, art supply shops, and quaint clothing boutiques. If shopping's not your bag, how about a round of golf? A smattering of 18-hole golf courses and country clubs surround the city, many offering peaceful and idyllic tree-blanketed grounds. Outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore the Florida wilderness can venture out from their Titusville vacation rentals to the hiking trails of nearby Canaveral Marshes.
Seasonal weather averages in Titusville
If warm-weather activities are high on your list, August, July, June and September are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 83°F.
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Titusville
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Titusville is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (5.8 mi / 9.3 km)
- Playa Linda Beach (10.9 mi / 17.5 km)
- Canaveral National Seashore (12.6 mi / 20.3 km)
- Fort Christmas Historical Park (13.1 mi / 21 km)
- Apollo Beach (18.2 mi / 29.2 km)
- Manatee Sanctuary Park (19 mi / 30.5 km)
How to get to and around Titusville
The nearest airport is in Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO), located 32.8 mi (52.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB), which is 37.2 mi (59.8 km) away.