Space History and Canaveral Lighthouse Tour

Step back to the beginning of America’s space program on this guided tour through Cape Canaveral, where the dream of space exploration first took flight. Visit the historic launch complexes, where America’s first satellite was launched and where Alan Shepard made history as the first U.S. astronaut. These iconic sites are where the U.S. space program began, setting the stage for all that followed.
Explore the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum, where you’ll discover how early rocket technology and military advancements paved the way for space travel. See artifacts from the space age, including space suits and spacecraft used in those early missions—tangible links to the brave pioneers who dared to venture beyond Earth.

A visit to the 1868 Cape Canaveral Lighthouse offers a step back in time to when maritime navigation was dependent on lighthouse keepers to ensure their safe journey. The lighthouse has watched over both maritime and space exploration for over 155 years.
Along the way, enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Canaveral, where native wildlife and coastal flora provide a peaceful backdrop to the technological marvels that transformed the world.
This tour offers a rare opportunity to walk through the places where it all began, experiencing the legacy and courage that fueled the early days of space exploration.