Brevard district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Rockledge

Rockledge is a town in Brevard district, Florida, United States, home to about 24,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks, 9 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Rockledge Church of Christ (5 km), Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (7 km) and Barnett Lake (7 km).

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Rockledge, Florida
Rockledge, Brevard district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rockledge at a glance

Location
Brevard district, Florida, United States
Population
about 24,926
Coordinates
28.3508° N, 80.7253° W
Places within 50 km
79 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Rockledge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rockledge: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rockledge

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rockledge. The closest is Barnett Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Rockledge

22 parks within 100 km of Rockledge. The closest is Kelly Park East (10 km); the best-known is Kings Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Rockledge

20 churches within 100 km of Rockledge. The closest is Derby Street Chapel (1 km); the best-known is Rockledge Church of Christ (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rockledge

20 museums within 100 km of Rockledge. The closest is Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory (7 km); the best-known is Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rockledge

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rockledge. The closest is Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary (8 km); the best-known is Brevard Zoo (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Rockledge

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rockledge. The closest is Porcher House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rockledge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rockledge
  2. 5 km Rockledge Church of Christ · church, Brevard
  3. 4 km Barnett Lake · lake, Brevard
  4. 1 km Lake Florence · lake, Brevard
  5. 9 km Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science · museum, Brevard
  6. 11 km Kings Park · park, Brevard
  7. 14 km Back to Rockledge

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    Places near Rockledge by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Barnett Lake (7 km)
    Parks22Kelly Park East (10 km)
    Churches20Derby Street Chapel (1 km)
    Museums20Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary (8 km)
    Forts & heritage14Porcher House (1 km)
    Temples13New Hope Deliverance Temple (8 km)
    Beaches & coast12Greyhound/Flixbus (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves9Kiwanis Island (6 km)
    Other attractions7H.S. Williams House (3 km)
    Waterfalls1Cascades at Kissimmee (84 km)

    Rockledge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rockledge?

    Rockledge Church of Christ (church, about 5 km), Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (museum, about 7 km), Barnett Lake (lake, about 7 km), Lake Florence (lake, about 8 km), Kings Park (park, about 14 km), Lake Poinsett (lake, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rockledge?

    79 places on Spotwander: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks, 9 churches, 13 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rockledge?

    Barnett Lake, about 7 km by road; Lake Florence (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rockledge?

    Kelly Park East, about 10 km by road; Kings Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rockledge?

    Derby Street Chapel, about 1 km by road; Church of God of Prophecy (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rockledge?

    Start in Rockledge, visit Rockledge Church of Christ, then Barnett Lake, then Lake Florence, then Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, then Kings Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rockledge?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Rockledge

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rockledge’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rockledge on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.