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Although you'd expect it to be an island, Merritt Island is actually part of a peninsula on Florida's eastern coast, and it used to be a launch spot for NASA rockets. The area is no longer used for this purpose, but it's now home to the Kennedy Space Center, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Florida. The Space Center is the biggest reasons for visitors to come to this little corner of the state, but nature lovers will also want to spend some time in the nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which offers excellent hiking and wildlife watching opportunities.

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