Kennedy Space Center Itinerary for One & Two-Day Visits

Wondering how to navigate through the Kennedy Space Center? Stay on this page as we walk you through a one-day and two-day itinerary, making sure you cover all the important sites!

1-Day Itinerary

Kennedy Space Center

For Families

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis (minimum height 44 inches)
  • Rocket Garden
  • The Gantry at LC-39 (Kids love the rocket launch simulation, and heightened views)
  • US Astronaut Hall of Fame
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour (including Apollo/Saturn V Center)
  • Journey to Mars
  • Planet Play (for very young children)
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex (minimum height 39 inches)
  • Chat With an Astronaut
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 5.5 hours

Kennedy Space Center

For Single Adults, Couples, or Groups

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex and Spaceport KSC
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis with the Shuttle Launch Experience
  • Astronaut Training Simulators
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Launch Complex 39
  • The Gantry at LC-39 (Newest attraction at KSC)
  • Apollo/Saturn V Center
  • Heroes & Legends Zone including the US Astronaut Hall of Fame
  • Chat With an Astronaut Experience
  • Journey to Mars
  • Rocket Garden
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 7.5 hours

Kennedy Space Center

For Space Buffs

  • Spaceport KSC at Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis
  • Astronaut Training Simulator
  • Apollo/Saturn V Center
  • Apollo 8 & the Firing Room
  • US Astronaut Hall of Fame
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including the Vehicle Assembly Building & Launch Complex 39
  • The Gantry at LC-39 (Newest attraction at KSC)
  • Rocket Garden
  • Chat With an Astronaut
  • NASA Now + Next
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 7.5 hours

2-Day Itinerary

For Families

Kennedy Space Center

Day 1

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis
  • Shuttle Launch Experience (minimum height 44 inches)
  • Rocket Garden
  • Planet Play (for children below 10)
  • Meet the Astronaut of the Day
  • 3D Space Film
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 5 hours

Kennedy Space Center

Day 2

  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour with Launch Complex 39
  • Saturn V Rocket
  • Apollo 8 & the Firing Room
  • Spaceport KSC (minimum height 39 inches)
  • Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance
  • Chat With an Astronaut
  • Planet Play (for children below 10)
  • IMAX Theater
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 5.5 hours

For Single Adults, Couples, or Groups

Kennedy Space Center

Day 1

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis
  • Astronaut Training Simulator
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex
  • Chat With an Astronaut
  • IMAX Film
  • Astronaut Appearance
  • Apollo 8 & the Firing Room
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 6.5 hours

Kennedy Space Center

Day 2

  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour with Launch Complex 39
  • The Gantry at LC-39 (Newest attraction at KSC)
  • Saturn V Rocket
  • Apollo 8 & the Firing Room
  • Spaceport KSC (minimum height 39 inches)
  • Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance
  • Chat With an Astronaut
  • Planet Play (for children below 10)
  • IMAX Theater
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 6 hours

For Space Buffs

Kennedy Space Center

Day 1

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis
  • Shuttle Launch Experience
  • Spaceport KSC
  • Rocket Garden
  • Chat With an Astronaut
  • IMAX Film
  • Mission Status Briefing
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 7 hours

Kennedy Space Center

Day 2

  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
  • The Gantry at LC-39 (Newest attraction at KSC)
  • Apollo/Saturn V Center
  • US Astronaut Hall of Fame
  • Apollo 8 & the Firing Room
  • Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance
  • Astronaut Appearance
  • NASA Now + Next
  • Dining & Shopping

Total duration: 6.5 hours

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