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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
10 famous cuisines in unexpected places
5:00AM EST December 12. 2012 - The phenomenon of foreign cuisines relocating can be traced along the paths of migration — when the Portuguese came to Massachusetts to work on whale ships, they brought along their recipe for fish stew, and when the British Empire welcomed the people of India from the British colonies, curry houses sprouted up along the streets of London. What once was simply the food of an outsider community, however, is now an inseparable part of the cultural identity of these places.
So what does all this mean for the hungry traveler? For one, it expands the culinary possibiltiies in cities large and small. Excellent, authentic international cuisine can be found not only in major metropolises, but also in places where tourists less frequently go.
Can't afford a trip to France or Spain to indulge in Basque cuisine? Then head to Boise, Idaho, where that food is flourishing. Hungering for the flavors of Havana? You don't have to wait for the borders of Cuba to open, because there's plenty of authentic Cuban food to be found in Tampa, Fla.
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Instead of a cuisine culture clash, famous cuisine found in unexpected places also means that travelers should expect the unexpected when searching for an alternative to a country's native cuisine. You may find that it's not pão de queijo but sushi that satisfies your snack craving in Brazil or maybe you're not longing for crusty baguettes when you part ways with Paris, but the dense and chewy Algerian bread called kesra.
Sometimes the greatest risk when traveling is venturing outside your expectations. Whether you go searching for a city's international cuisine or stumble upon it, stay open to a place's unexpected food offerings and you may find that your taste experiences become much richer than you could have imagined. Here are 10 famous cuisines found in unexpected places.
Basque food in Boise
"Eat, drink, be Basque," goes the saying, but you don't have to travel to France or Spain to try Basque dishes like lamb stews, pork and pimientos, cod, or pintxos (Basque tapas). Instead, head to Boise, Idaho, where one in 10 residents is of Basque descent.
Where to eat: The first Basques came to Idaho to work on sheep farms, and Boise's Leku Ono restaurant is owned by a former Basque shepherd. Boise's Basque block runs along Grove Street, and is home to an expansive Basque specialty market. No trip to Boise's Basque country would be complete without a visit to the bustling Bar Gernika.
Middle Eastern food in Dearborn, Mich.
America's largest population of Arab-Americans isn't in a metropolitan capital, but in Deaborn, Mich. Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqis, and other Arabs came to Michigan to work in the auto industry. Today the city's rich cultural heritage has made Dearborn a culinary landmark.
Where to eat: Traditional Middle Eastern plates can be found at Al-Ameer or La Pita. For Middle Eastern pastries head to Shatila. If you're lucky enough to visit in the summer, you can try more delicacies at Dearborn's annual Arab International Festival.
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Portuguese food in New Bedford, Mass.
The whaling industry in New Bedford attracted the first Portuguese immigrants, and the waterfront town is the perfect setting for dishes like bacalhau (salted cod), or caldeirada (fish soup).
Where to eat: Antonio's is a local favorite for littlenecks, fried sardines and vinho verde (Portuguese wine). Traditional fare can also be found at the city's annual Portuguese Feast, or Amaral's Market, a destination for Portuguese gourmet goods.
Cuban food in Tampa
Miami has a huge Cuban-American population, but Tampa, Fla. is a Little Cuba in itself, thanks to the Cuban cigar industry that flourished in the early 1900s in Tampa's Ybor City. There's plenty of hidden mom-and-pop gems to be discovered in this Gulf coast town.
Where to eat: Cuban-American locals get their fix of black beans and rice, ropa vieja (shredded steak in tomato sauce), and picadillo (seasoned ground beef served over rice) at Arco Iris on Columbus Drive. The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is a Cuban fixture, and while natives swear you can't find a Cuban sandwich like they used to make them, Pipo's makes a fine rendition.
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Chinese food in Vancouver
Yes, Chinatowns are a common fixture in North American cities, but Vancouver is a hotspot for Chinese cuisine. Maybe it's Canada's immigration-friendly policies or Vancouver's proximity to great seafood, but whatever it is a trip to this seaport city would be incomplete without a tour of its Chinese eateries.
Where to eat: Order the Golden Dungeness Crab at Ken's Chinese Restaurant. Try dim sum at Kirin Restaurant, Peking duck at Yan's Garden, or dumplings at Lin's.
Indonesian food in Amsterdam
Indonesia gained independence from the Dutch in 1945, but the colonial relationship has brought Indonesian culinary influence to the Dutch capital. If you can't get to Indonesia or you just want to save on airfare, Amsterdam is the next-best stop for Indonesian cuisine.
Where to eat: Go to Sama Sebo or Tempo Deoloe for rijstaffel, an Indonesian feast that consists of rice surrounded by sides. Restaurant Blauw serves specialties like shrimp crackers and pumpkin-coconut soup.
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Japanese food in São Paolo
Sao Paolo, Brazil has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan, according to the Brazilian embassy with the first Japanese immigrants coming to work on Brazil's coffee plantations. Besides being a showcase for the iconic architecture of Japanese-Brazilian Ruy Ohtake, Brazil's largest city is a destination for Japanese cuisine.
Where to eat: Head straight for Liberdade, Sao Paolo's Little Japan. Each Sunday the neighborhood is host to a Japanese market, Feira da Liberdade, where you can taste traditional Japanese dishes like yakitori (a barbeque kebab) or lamen, a type of ramen. Eat at Aska Lamen, one of the city's best ramen houses, or for upscale sushi head to Jun Sakamoto.
Turkish food in Berlin
Turkish guest workers immigrated to Germany in the 1960s and 1970s, and since then Berliners have embraced Turkish cuisine, with donor, or kebab, becoming just as pervasive as 'wurst in Germany.
Where to eat: You can't go to Berlin without eating donor kebab (rotating grilled spits of meat that are typically served wrapped in pita). There's no shortage of stands on most street corners to fulfill cravings. Kreuzberg, Berlin's Turkish neighborhood, is home to a weekly market where you can find traditional Turkish goods. Hasir Restaurant is a must, where in addition to donor you can try other traditional Turkish specialties.
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Algerian food in Paris
While it should go unsaid that Paris is one of the world's culinary capitals, you'd be amiss to not enjoy North African cuisine on a trip to the City of Lights. France hasn't historically had the best of relationships with its Maghrebi immigrants, but there's no arguing that the flavors of Algeria are a welcome alternative to heavy French fare.
Where to eat: Le Monde de Léa in Paris' 18th arrondissement is a cozy café-restaurant where you can enjoy couscous along with live jazz. Hearty lamb tagines and couscous paired with Algerian wine can be found at Le Zerda Café. Forget macarons and baguettes, and head straight to La Bague de Kenza for Algerian pastries and kesra bread, an addictive flatbread.
Indian food in London
The popularity of Indian food in London might best be illustrated by the British song "Vindaloo," the unofficial anthem of the 1998 World Cup that refers to a spicy Indian curry dish. Indians make up the largest population of immigrants in London. Besides the popular Brick Lane neighborhood in east London, head to Southall, the most authentic Little India, just outside of London's city center.
Where to eat: Browse the spice markets of Southall's Broadway, such as Dokal and Sons, then stop into Rita's Samosa Center for their namesake dish. Back in London proper, try dosas (rice and lentil crepes) at Dosa n' Chutney, or swing over to Zaika, one of London's first Indian restaurants to receive a Michelin star.
So what does all this mean for the hungry traveler? For one, it expands the culinary possibiltiies in cities large and small. Excellent, authentic international cuisine can be found not only in major metropolises, but also in places where tourists less frequently go.
Can't afford a trip to France or Spain to indulge in Basque cuisine? Then head to Boise, Idaho, where that food is flourishing. Hungering for the flavors of Havana? You don't have to wait for the borders of Cuba to open, because there's plenty of authentic Cuban food to be found in Tampa, Fla.
THE DAILY MEAL: 10 famous cuisines in unexpected places
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Instead of a cuisine culture clash, famous cuisine found in unexpected places also means that travelers should expect the unexpected when searching for an alternative to a country's native cuisine. You may find that it's not pão de queijo but sushi that satisfies your snack craving in Brazil or maybe you're not longing for crusty baguettes when you part ways with Paris, but the dense and chewy Algerian bread called kesra.
Sometimes the greatest risk when traveling is venturing outside your expectations. Whether you go searching for a city's international cuisine or stumble upon it, stay open to a place's unexpected food offerings and you may find that your taste experiences become much richer than you could have imagined. Here are 10 famous cuisines found in unexpected places.
Basque food in Boise
"Eat, drink, be Basque," goes the saying, but you don't have to travel to France or Spain to try Basque dishes like lamb stews, pork and pimientos, cod, or pintxos (Basque tapas). Instead, head to Boise, Idaho, where one in 10 residents is of Basque descent.
Where to eat: The first Basques came to Idaho to work on sheep farms, and Boise's Leku Ono restaurant is owned by a former Basque shepherd. Boise's Basque block runs along Grove Street, and is home to an expansive Basque specialty market. No trip to Boise's Basque country would be complete without a visit to the bustling Bar Gernika.
Middle Eastern food in Dearborn, Mich.
America's largest population of Arab-Americans isn't in a metropolitan capital, but in Deaborn, Mich. Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqis, and other Arabs came to Michigan to work in the auto industry. Today the city's rich cultural heritage has made Dearborn a culinary landmark.
Where to eat: Traditional Middle Eastern plates can be found at Al-Ameer or La Pita. For Middle Eastern pastries head to Shatila. If you're lucky enough to visit in the summer, you can try more delicacies at Dearborn's annual Arab International Festival.
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Portuguese food in New Bedford, Mass.
The whaling industry in New Bedford attracted the first Portuguese immigrants, and the waterfront town is the perfect setting for dishes like bacalhau (salted cod), or caldeirada (fish soup).
Where to eat: Antonio's is a local favorite for littlenecks, fried sardines and vinho verde (Portuguese wine). Traditional fare can also be found at the city's annual Portuguese Feast, or Amaral's Market, a destination for Portuguese gourmet goods.
Cuban food in Tampa
Miami has a huge Cuban-American population, but Tampa, Fla. is a Little Cuba in itself, thanks to the Cuban cigar industry that flourished in the early 1900s in Tampa's Ybor City. There's plenty of hidden mom-and-pop gems to be discovered in this Gulf coast town.
Where to eat: Cuban-American locals get their fix of black beans and rice, ropa vieja (shredded steak in tomato sauce), and picadillo (seasoned ground beef served over rice) at Arco Iris on Columbus Drive. The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is a Cuban fixture, and while natives swear you can't find a Cuban sandwich like they used to make them, Pipo's makes a fine rendition.
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Chinese food in Vancouver
Yes, Chinatowns are a common fixture in North American cities, but Vancouver is a hotspot for Chinese cuisine. Maybe it's Canada's immigration-friendly policies or Vancouver's proximity to great seafood, but whatever it is a trip to this seaport city would be incomplete without a tour of its Chinese eateries.
Where to eat: Order the Golden Dungeness Crab at Ken's Chinese Restaurant. Try dim sum at Kirin Restaurant, Peking duck at Yan's Garden, or dumplings at Lin's.
Indonesian food in Amsterdam
Indonesia gained independence from the Dutch in 1945, but the colonial relationship has brought Indonesian culinary influence to the Dutch capital. If you can't get to Indonesia or you just want to save on airfare, Amsterdam is the next-best stop for Indonesian cuisine.
Where to eat: Go to Sama Sebo or Tempo Deoloe for rijstaffel, an Indonesian feast that consists of rice surrounded by sides. Restaurant Blauw serves specialties like shrimp crackers and pumpkin-coconut soup.
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Japanese food in São Paolo
Sao Paolo, Brazil has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan, according to the Brazilian embassy with the first Japanese immigrants coming to work on Brazil's coffee plantations. Besides being a showcase for the iconic architecture of Japanese-Brazilian Ruy Ohtake, Brazil's largest city is a destination for Japanese cuisine.
Where to eat: Head straight for Liberdade, Sao Paolo's Little Japan. Each Sunday the neighborhood is host to a Japanese market, Feira da Liberdade, where you can taste traditional Japanese dishes like yakitori (a barbeque kebab) or lamen, a type of ramen. Eat at Aska Lamen, one of the city's best ramen houses, or for upscale sushi head to Jun Sakamoto.
Turkish food in Berlin
Turkish guest workers immigrated to Germany in the 1960s and 1970s, and since then Berliners have embraced Turkish cuisine, with donor, or kebab, becoming just as pervasive as 'wurst in Germany.
Where to eat: You can't go to Berlin without eating donor kebab (rotating grilled spits of meat that are typically served wrapped in pita). There's no shortage of stands on most street corners to fulfill cravings. Kreuzberg, Berlin's Turkish neighborhood, is home to a weekly market where you can find traditional Turkish goods. Hasir Restaurant is a must, where in addition to donor you can try other traditional Turkish specialties.
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Algerian food in Paris
While it should go unsaid that Paris is one of the world's culinary capitals, you'd be amiss to not enjoy North African cuisine on a trip to the City of Lights. France hasn't historically had the best of relationships with its Maghrebi immigrants, but there's no arguing that the flavors of Algeria are a welcome alternative to heavy French fare.
Where to eat: Le Monde de Léa in Paris' 18th arrondissement is a cozy café-restaurant where you can enjoy couscous along with live jazz. Hearty lamb tagines and couscous paired with Algerian wine can be found at Le Zerda Café. Forget macarons and baguettes, and head straight to La Bague de Kenza for Algerian pastries and kesra bread, an addictive flatbread.
Indian food in London
The popularity of Indian food in London might best be illustrated by the British song "Vindaloo," the unofficial anthem of the 1998 World Cup that refers to a spicy Indian curry dish. Indians make up the largest population of immigrants in London. Besides the popular Brick Lane neighborhood in east London, head to Southall, the most authentic Little India, just outside of London's city center.
Where to eat: Browse the spice markets of Southall's Broadway, such as Dokal and Sons, then stop into Rita's Samosa Center for their namesake dish. Back in London proper, try dosas (rice and lentil crepes) at Dosa n' Chutney, or swing over to Zaika, one of London's first Indian restaurants to receive a Michelin star.
Where to Stay Near the Kennedy Space Center
Travel Tips Kristin Sullivan, Demand Media Kennedy Space Center is within an hour's drive of many of Florida's popular attractions.
Kennedy Space Center is within an hour's drive of many of Florida's popular attractions. Related Articles A Trip to the Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center Tours Facts About the Kennedy Space Center Weekend Trips to Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center, on central Florida’s east coast, has been at the heart of space exploration since the dawn of the space program. John Glenn, Sally Ride, Neil Armstrong and scores of other astronauts have blasted from the launch pad here, and now visitors can experience the thrill of space, too. One of the perks of the space center’s location is its proximity to other things to see and do in Florida. Many hotels within driving distance of the space center also offer other activities. Sponsored Link Lisbon Places to Stay Unique Places to Stay in Lisbon. Book Your Stay Now From $28/Night! www.Airbnb.com/Lisbon Cape Canaveral If your main destination is the space center, and you want to be as close to the action as possible, stay at a hotel in Cape Canaveral. The city, located between the Banana River and the Atlantic Ocean, is often synonymous with the space center. Not only will you be just 10 minutes away from the space center, but you can also visit the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse or take a cruise from Port Canaveral. Many space center employees live in this city of 10,000, or in other nearby communities along what's known as the Space Coast. Cocoa Beach Continue south past Cape Canaveral on Highway A1A, which turns into North Atlantic Avenue, and you’ll hit Cocoa Beach. It's home to Ron Jon Surf Shop, the world’s largest surf shop at 52,000 square feet. There are plenty of hotels, restaurants and condos along North Atlantic Avenue. You can stay on or near the beach, usually for a relatively reasonable nightly rate, and you’ll be only about 20 minutes away from the space center. Orlando No trip to central Florida is complete without a trip to the Orlando area, home to Universal Studios Orlando, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando. It’s only 45 miles from the space center to downtown Orlando, but you'll need a car if you plan to make the trip; there's no bus service to the space center, and a cab would be very pricey. If you venture west from the space center, you’ll find more than 440 hotels and 23,000 vacation rental homes in the Orlando area, according to the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau. International Drive, one of the main roads through the tourist area, has more than 100 hotels along a 10-mile strip. Daytona Beach An hour's drive north of Kennedy Space Center, you’ll find Daytona Beach, home to the Daytona International Speedway and 23 miles of white beaches. Each February and July, major NASCAR auto races take place at the speedway. Year-round, visitors can participate in the Daytona 500 experience, the official attraction of NASCAR. Titusville This quiet oceanside town just a short distance from the space center sports the nickname "Space City, USA." The area is home to many space center employees, as well as the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Canaveral National Seashore. Its Space View Park features a walk honoring American astronauts, and it offers an unobstructed view of space shuttle launches, with a live audio feed from the NASA control room, less than 15 miles directly across from the launch pads. Sponsored Links Holiday Rentals Cape Townwww.holidayrentalsdotcom.co.za Villa Rental Cape Town South Africa Luxury villa holiday rentals Vacation Lodge Of orlandowww.vacationlodgecitrusbowl.com Orlando's Largest Hotel, with the rates in downtown. rooms $39.99 London Taxi Servicewww.minicabsinlondon.com All London airports covered Heathrow & Gatwick Airport Transfer Kings Island Area HotelsComfortInn.com Great rates on Great Accommodations Your Kings Island Vacation Hotel! References Kennedy Space Center: Attractions Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau: Where to Stay Daytona Beach: Official Visitor Information Ron Jon: Cocoa Beach City of Titusville: Space View Park About the Author Kristin Sullivan has been writing professionally since 1995. Her credits include "Men's Health," "Runner's World," "Glamour," "Caribbean Travel and Life" and dozens of other national publications. She specializes in health, medicine, travel, celebrities and relationships. She has written six novels, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Florida.
Travel Tips Kristin Sullivan, Demand Media Kennedy Space Center is within an hour's drive of many of Florida's popular attractions.
Kennedy Space Center is within an hour's drive of many of Florida's popular attractions. Related Articles A Trip to the Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center Tours Facts About the Kennedy Space Center Weekend Trips to Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center, on central Florida’s east coast, has been at the heart of space exploration since the dawn of the space program. John Glenn, Sally Ride, Neil Armstrong and scores of other astronauts have blasted from the launch pad here, and now visitors can experience the thrill of space, too. One of the perks of the space center’s location is its proximity to other things to see and do in Florida. Many hotels within driving distance of the space center also offer other activities. Sponsored Link Lisbon Places to Stay Unique Places to Stay in Lisbon. Book Your Stay Now From $28/Night! www.Airbnb.com/Lisbon Cape Canaveral If your main destination is the space center, and you want to be as close to the action as possible, stay at a hotel in Cape Canaveral. The city, located between the Banana River and the Atlantic Ocean, is often synonymous with the space center. Not only will you be just 10 minutes away from the space center, but you can also visit the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse or take a cruise from Port Canaveral. Many space center employees live in this city of 10,000, or in other nearby communities along what's known as the Space Coast. Cocoa Beach Continue south past Cape Canaveral on Highway A1A, which turns into North Atlantic Avenue, and you’ll hit Cocoa Beach. It's home to Ron Jon Surf Shop, the world’s largest surf shop at 52,000 square feet. There are plenty of hotels, restaurants and condos along North Atlantic Avenue. You can stay on or near the beach, usually for a relatively reasonable nightly rate, and you’ll be only about 20 minutes away from the space center. Orlando No trip to central Florida is complete without a trip to the Orlando area, home to Universal Studios Orlando, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando. It’s only 45 miles from the space center to downtown Orlando, but you'll need a car if you plan to make the trip; there's no bus service to the space center, and a cab would be very pricey. If you venture west from the space center, you’ll find more than 440 hotels and 23,000 vacation rental homes in the Orlando area, according to the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau. International Drive, one of the main roads through the tourist area, has more than 100 hotels along a 10-mile strip. Daytona Beach An hour's drive north of Kennedy Space Center, you’ll find Daytona Beach, home to the Daytona International Speedway and 23 miles of white beaches. Each February and July, major NASCAR auto races take place at the speedway. Year-round, visitors can participate in the Daytona 500 experience, the official attraction of NASCAR. Titusville This quiet oceanside town just a short distance from the space center sports the nickname "Space City, USA." The area is home to many space center employees, as well as the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Canaveral National Seashore. Its Space View Park features a walk honoring American astronauts, and it offers an unobstructed view of space shuttle launches, with a live audio feed from the NASA control room, less than 15 miles directly across from the launch pads. Sponsored Links Holiday Rentals Cape Townwww.holidayrentalsdotcom.co.za Villa Rental Cape Town South Africa Luxury villa holiday rentals Vacation Lodge Of orlandowww.vacationlodgecitrusbowl.com Orlando's Largest Hotel, with the rates in downtown. rooms $39.99 London Taxi Servicewww.minicabsinlondon.com All London airports covered Heathrow & Gatwick Airport Transfer Kings Island Area HotelsComfortInn.com Great rates on Great Accommodations Your Kings Island Vacation Hotel! References Kennedy Space Center: Attractions Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau: Where to Stay Daytona Beach: Official Visitor Information Ron Jon: Cocoa Beach City of Titusville: Space View Park About the Author Kristin Sullivan has been writing professionally since 1995. Her credits include "Men's Health," "Runner's World," "Glamour," "Caribbean Travel and Life" and dozens of other national publications. She specializes in health, medicine, travel, celebrities and relationships. She has written six novels, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Florida.
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The Best Viewing Locations for Kennedy Space Center Launches
The Cape Canaveral Air Force Station located adjacent to the Kennedy Space Center is the current home for all rocket launches in Florida. While most rocket launches are visible throughout the area, certain locations provide the best view of the launches. Visitors planning to watch a launch from one of these locations must arrive early as popular sites often fill up in advance of the scheduled launch time.
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Four of Brevard County's parks (brevardparks.com) offer optimal rocket launch viewings, notes NASA's Kennedy Space Center website. Kennedy Point Park, Marina Park, Rotary Riverfront Park and Sand Point Park are all located off of U.S.-1 on the shore of the Indian River. All of the parks offer free parking and public restrooms. Playgrounds, picnic tables and grills are also available at Rotary Riverfront Park and Sand Point Park, while Kennedy Point Park is home to picnic tables, grills and a paved walking trail available to park visitors hoping to pass the time until the launch.Cocoa Beach Parks
Three of Coca Beach's parks (cityofcocoabeach.com) offer the city's best launch viewing locations, notes NASA's website. Alan Sheppard Park and Sidney Fischer Park, both located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, offer off-beach parking, public restrooms and picnic facilities; however, a fee is required to park at each location. Lori Wilson Park is home to nearly 275 parking spaces, public restrooms, picnic tables and a playground and, at time of publication, no parking or admission fee is charged.Titusville Parks
The city of Titusville (titusville.com) maintains two of NASA's recommended rocket launch viewing locations. Space View Park offers a walk honoring prior space exploration missions, parking and public restrooms; in addition, the park broadcasts a live stream from NASA's control room. For visitors looking for a quieter experience, William J. Manzo Park provides public parking and restrooms without NASA's feed.Roadside Locations
Patrick Air Force Base's website notes that State Road 528 provides a clear view of the rocket launch pads, as the road approaches the Port Canaveral area, as does State Road A1A in Cocoa Beach and U.S. Highway 1 in Titusville between State Roads 405 and 402. Drivers choosing to watch a rocket launch from the roadside must use caution when pulling off the road and should select a viewing location that does not impede the flow of traffic.Additional Locations
Jetty Park (portcanaveral.com) in Port Canaveral is home to public restrooms, picnic tables, a refreshment center and a campground and one of NASA's recommended viewing locations. The park charges a parking or camping fee for all vehicles. Area boaters are able to watch launches from the Intracoastal Waterway and non-restricted portions of the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. The Coast Guard provides information on restricted areas on Marine Band Channel 16 as each launch approaches. The Kennedy Space Center offers launch viewing tickets for select rocket launches.
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