Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Cape Canaveral, FL

COCOA. On the Indian River, this quaint little town is rich with old fashioned charm. Stroll down beautifully landscaped...

COCOA. On the Indian River, this quaint little town is rich with old fashioned charm. Stroll down beautifully landscaped streets and experience the history of the village or listen to the live music pouring out of the local gazebo regularly. The Cocoa Village Playhouse also sponsors many Broadway musicals and local performance events monthly. There are plenty of craft and antique shops, bookstores, clothing and gift boutiques, galleries and restaurants to visit as well.

EAU GALLIE. Actually part of Melbourne (the two cities merged in the 1960s), the area known as Eau Gallie retains a...

EAU GALLIE. Actually part of Melbourne (the two cities merged in the 1960s), the area known as Eau Gallie retains a personality ­ an identity ­ that's all its own. Located right on the Indian River, Eau Gallie boasts a pleasant, slow-paced attitude that makes it a great place to spend a leisurely afternoon hunting for antiques or pieces of original art. Within walking distance of its many shops are a handful of worthwhile sights, including the Brevard Museum of Art and Science and Pineapple Park River Front.

TITUSVILLE. Kennedy Space Center sits across from the comfortable waterside community of Titusville, which is home to...

TITUSVILLE. Kennedy Space Center sits across from the comfortable waterside community of Titusville, which is home to attractions like the U. S. Space Walk of Fame as well as key economic players like McDonnell-Douglas, Boeing and Bendix. Though Titusville has strong ties to the space industry, its downtown proudly retains a sense of old-fashioned sensibility. Indeed, those visiting Titusville are no doubt charmed by its quaint little boutiques and eateries. If you've got time, walk around some and read the historical markers ­ they reveal a lot about the town's development and prominent citizens.

MELBOURNE. Small town hospitality exudes from the shops and restaurants that make up Melbourne's charming downtown area....

MELBOURNE. Small town hospitality exudes from the shops and restaurants that make up Melbourne's charming downtown area. Tree-lined streets (palms, of course) and quaint little sitting areas give downtown plenty of character, making it a great place to spend an afternoon. As for shopping, look to East New Haven Avenue, the main commercial drag, which features everything from antique shops to ladies boutiques.