5 Things You Must Do in Melbourne

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Most of Melbourne is located on the Florida mainland, but a minor portion lies on a barrier island, separated by the Indian River Lagoon. The island – in turn - is a narrow strip of land that separates the Lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean. (In prehistoric times the Lagoon was connected to the Ocean. Today, the only connection is by way of a handful of inlets, including the manmade Sebastian Inlet at the southern end of Brevard County.) A pair of high-rise bridges -- the Melbourne Causeway and the Eau Gallie Causeway, span the Indian River Lagoon and connect the mainland to the barrier island.

1. Plan a dive - explore the Spanish Plate Fleet disaster of 1733
You may  explore all of them, or choose just a few that fire your imagination and make for the best diving adventure. Each of these sites hosts vibrant but fragile ecosystems.

2. Visit the Brevard Zoo- Said to be one of Florida's most interactive zoos, the Brevard is home to many native Floridian animals, as well as exotic animals from Latin America and Australia. Visitors can ride the zoo train, kayak through a 12 acre wetland or through the white rhino habitat, feed birds in the free flight aviary, and join a four hour guided eco tour. The zoo was built by volunteers. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of Florida in the city of Melbourne.

3. Shopping at Melbourne Square Mall- Square Mall is proud of its 130 large and elegant speciality stores , a children's play area and a large food court.

4. Dine at Kelsey's Riverview Restaurant- Dining with a view - watching the dolphins and boat traffic in the Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying the superb culinary creations of Chef Bradley Packard, this combined should make a successful evening.

5. Visit Andretti Thrill Park- This will keep the young ones happy and they’ll have fun at this amusement park  offering four go-kart tracks, a miniature golf course, laser tag, an arcade, a train ride, wave rave boats, and children's rides.