Apollo/saturn V Center

Part of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the Apollo Saturn V Center is an integral part of any visit. Admission includes a bus ride from the Visitor Complex to the Apollo Saturn V Center, and a brief tour of key NASA/​KSC sites along the way. This ~20 minute driving tour of both historic & active launch complexes includes plenty of info & anecdotes. If possible, I recommend trying to ride the last bus leaving KSCVC in the afternoon — the driver isn’t in a hurry.
Once at the Apollo Saturn V Center, you’ll enjoy short films, interactive exhibits, a mock-​up lunar lander, and of course the Apollo rocket mounted overhead. This rocket was originally ready to launch until the Apollo program was de-​funded in the early 70’s.
From here, you can view most launch pads, and on launch days, you can even watch a launch from the bleachers — the general public doesn’t get much closer than this.
Food & beverages are also available here, with indoor and outdoor dining.