Location: Mims
Top Things to do in Mims
- 1. Saint Johns River Airboat Tour
- 2. Cape Canavarel National Cemetery
- 3. White Sands Buddhist Center
- 4. Canaveral National Seashore
- 5. Walkabout Golf Club
- 6. Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum
- 7. Harry and Hariette Moore Memorial Park
- 8. AirBoat Rides at Midway
- 9. Loughman Lake Airboat Rides
- 10. Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
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Top 10 Things to do in Mims, United States
Mims is a census-designated place (CDP) in Brevard County, Florida. The population was 7,058 at the 2010 United States Census. It is part of the Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Mims
1. Saint Johns River Airboat Tour
Overall Ratings
5 based on 107 reviews
Take a lifetime memory adventure on the St Johns River with Captain Mike with St Johns River Airboat Tours in Christmas, Florida. Glide on land and water to view the natural surroundings of the St Johns River.
Reviewed By Susan P - Newcastle, Australia
We booked an airboat ride with captain dukes actually but due to unforeseen things they could not take us and arranged for captain Mike of Saint John's airboat tour to take us. Party of 3 we did sunset tour at 4 pm which I highly...MoreAfternoon Susan Both Companies thank you for a great review and were pleased to hear the tour on our local river was great fun for you. we thank you for taking the time to write a review..
2. Cape Canavarel National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ship-11 - Scottsmoor, Florida
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery will serve over 163,000 Veterans, and their spouses and minor children. Although their address is 5525 U.S. Highway 1, Mims, Florida, their actual physical address is located on 318 acres in Scottsmoor, Florida.
This is the largest National Cemetery expansion since the Civil War. It is a great tribute to our Veterans and a very tranquil place to give them honor and respect for their service and sacrifice.
3. White Sands Buddhist Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Mr_Objectivity - Orlando, Florida
Very nice place near Mims, Florida. Multiple statues, a garden, temple, event hall, Gift Shop with unique and interesting items. Clean restrooms too. Great photo opportunities of the statues, temple and surrounding garden. Free admission and free parking. We were surprised to find this place but glad we did. It was an enjoyable experience.
4. Canaveral National Seashore
Overall Ratings
5 based on 712 reviews
Reviewed By Zephyr_Travel - Fredericksburg, Virginia
The visitor center is a few miles out from the north side entrance, access sites for the sounds and beach side are spread out, limited parking. Further south you will find a trail and old house exhibit the Eldora Statehouse. The historic house closes an hour ealier than the visitor center. Also to visit, the Turtle Mound National Historic Site was a hightlight and is on the north side before the visitor center. Great views of ocean and sound.
If you go to the south side entrance, you can drive to the manatee and drawbridge viewing area. If the temperature is higher than 70 degrees, it is more likely you could see the manatees.
5. Walkabout Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Top-notch conditions, scenic beauty, style, and substance make Walkabout Golf Club the Space Coast's preferred destination for a golf. The course features lush, rolling fairways, surrounded by serene lakes, and native Florida vegetation & wildlife. First-timers and regulars alike will enjoy a quality golf experience that is challenging but not overwhelming. Eight holes on the front nine, as well as the final five on the back, feature menacing water hazards. Holes #4, #6, and #18 rank among the Space Coast's most Spectacular. The course also includes a bonus 19th green par 3 shaped like the continent of Australia!
Reviewed By Darren C - Orlando, Florida, United States
Haven't been to Indian River Preserve (formerly Walkabout GC) in many years, mostly because I didn't really care for the layout. The course seems to have had a facelift with a new clubhouse, restaurant, and practice facilities. The putting green is huge, probably a 100 yards long but maybe only 15 yards wide (plenty of targets). I didn't visit the driving range this visit so can't comment on that. We were probably 45 minutes early based on our tee time and the starter offered to let us off the back before the morning groups started making the turn - since it is still 91 degrees midday in Florida we took the early tee time versus warm up time. The course has been flipped (what used to be 1 is now 10) so we went across the street to #10, near the #10 tee box is a small chipping area (larger chipping area near the club house). There is plenty of water, sand and woods around the back 9, not so much on the front 9. The one thing that I didn't like was the ROUGH, it was at least 4" high just off the fairway, you could easily lose a ball in that rough if you didn't walk right over it. Some fairways necked down to 20 yards or less in width and since I am guessing most people are out for recreational golf the rough makes for an unpleasant round. Not only does the rough penalize you at least 1 stroke it slows down play as people are constantly looking for their balls that didn't stay in the fairway. The greens seemed like they were decent sized and in decent shape (they had just aerated and didn't bother to tell us when we booked out tee time - not nice) so they were bumpy. This could be a really nice course if they set it up for more recreational players (I am a 7 handicap and the rough was eating me up), I can't imagine a weekend 15+ handicapper out there having any fun. Not just the fairways but the same rough is around all the green surfaces too, it's not easy to gouge your ball out of that rough. Due to the rough and the narrow fairways I am guessing that an average weekend round must take somewhere in the neighborhood of 5 hours, and for that reason I only gave the course an "average" rating. There are some interesting holes but they really need to make this course more playable for an average golfer. I will say it is in much better shape than when I played it years ago as Walkabout.
6. Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 314 reviews
Founded in the 1977, The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum has a continually growing collection of over 45 historic warbirds from the beginnings of aviation to the present day. The VAC is a 501(3)c educational organization dedicated to the preservation of, education about and commemoration of Warbirds from all eras and the men and women who flew, maintained and fought in them.
Reviewed By foxegurl266 - Okinawa, Japan
I took my father and grandfather, both connected to aviation, to this museum (Senior citizens and military receive admission discounts). They had a really enjoyable time.
I highly recommend utilizing the free tour guide service to show you around. They provide so much more detail, stories, and insight than just the display plaques. And they can answer questions, too. They all have aviation experience. Our tour guide was great. He even asked for my father's insight and experience.
We were at this museum on one of the days the Ford Tri-motor was visiting so we got to watch it take off and land several times, along with several other small planes. The museum is located on an active runway.
The planes were from various years and there were some pretty remarkable ones too. My favorite? One of the planes used in the movie The Great Escape!
All of the planes have been restored and we got to walk through the hanger where they were actively restoring planes.
Even the gift shop was great. The ladies working there were very helpful and friendly.
Aside from the planes, there is a neat museum dedicated to aviation history and has lots of WWII memorabilia.
I highly recommend visiting this museum.
7. Harry and Hariette Moore Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By hopeszoo - Oviedo, Florida
This is a unique museum dedicated to the lives of the Moores. They are a black couple who were teachers and fought for equal rights and equal pay for black teachers. They were instrument in the black equal rights fight. There is an interesting time line presented with old documents pictures and memories of the couples life and death struggles. Beautiful building and grounds used for weddings and functions. Pleasant staff and gift shop. Admission free.
8. AirBoat Rides at Midway
Overall Ratings
5 based on 567 reviews
Open daily at 9am - Experience the beauty of the "Florida Outback" while gliding across the legendary St.John's River marshes. See Florida alligators, American Bald Eagles, and more on your Central Florida Everglades Wildlife AirBoat adventure. Our custom-designed, US Coast Guard certified airboat fleet features elevated seating for excellent viewing opportunities and voice-activated headsets for effortless 2-way communication with your guide, a certified USCG Master Captain.While you wait to depart, check out our Gift shop, reptile, exotic bird exhibits. Hold our baby gator after your ride. "PorkChop the Pig" may greet you at the door! 45 minutes or less from all major attractions.
Reviewed By smithfamily-2nd - Adirondacks NY
From the start the staff at Midway were fabulous. Captain Ken was very informative as well as entertaining. We had beautiful weather, sunny and warm but not hot. We saw tons of gators, cows, horses, eagles, cranes as well as beautiful pink birds in among the Cyprus trees. Seeing where the water level was from the hurricane was impressive. The ride itself was fun - after we got to hold a baby gator! I will definitely return. Thanks!
9. Loughman Lake Airboat Rides
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By James M - Poquoson, Virginia
1st class operation, Capt Randy was professional, courteous, accommodating, & just fun to be around.. We left out of Loughman Lake Lodge which was a beautiful setting & I enjoyed sitting out on the deck of the restaurant eating while we were waiting to go & enjoyed a cold beverage after we got back... It was nice to go places that weren't used by bigger & more commercial operations, felt like it had a more personal touch, We saw gators & a few really big ones, lots of different types of birds my only regret is that we did the 1 hr tour & that went by quick so I would recommend doing at least the 2 hr if not longer if you want to really experience the waters less traveled... They have a campground onsite as well & I'm hoping to bring my camper next time I"m down this way & will be taking another ride to explore some different areas.
10. Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Anke F
Absolutely amazing! We loved that place so much! Must do for naturelovers! Spottet so much Wildlife! Also frogs,lizards and snakes! The volunteer was great and very friendly and gave us lot of informations. There‘s an exhibition room, library and little shop (not always open). You will find restrooms too. Bring your own drinks and food and enjoy a Picknick. Pls take your rubbish! Don‘t forget your camera! Beautiful butterflies and turtles waiting for you! Different walking trails are signed. Allow 2 - 6 hours depends on how long you want to enjoy this beautiful place.
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