History and Highlights of Melbourne

The urban communities of Melbourne and Eau Gallie were founded by two groups who established where freshwater streamed into the Indian River Lagoon and pulled in a raising measure of pilgrims in the late 1800s. Nature offered numerous open doors that supported the movements after the Civil War. For nearly a century, Melbourne and Eau Gallie grew together as their populaces rose. In 1969, Melbourne and Eau Gallie were joined into the City of Melbourne.

Today, Melbourne contains two "old" downtown ranges - Historic Downtown Melbourne and Olde Eau Gallie - both with their own one of a kind claim to fame shops. Because of a notable fire that devoured the territory's wooden structures, contractual workers decided to forego the very combustible development materials.

Around eight years after the foundation of the town, in 1977, it was at last named "Melbourne" on the grounds that a mail station was being worked for occupants in the zone. Mrs. R.W. Goode was the lady who recommended naming it "Melbourne," despite the fact that the name just won as a result of pure chance. Straws were drawn and "Melbourne" was the victor.

Attractions

Maxwell C. Lord Center for the Performing Arts

The Maxwell C. Lord Center for the Performing Arts (more commonly noted as The King Center) is located in Melbourne, Florida, and seats 2,016 in it’s 126,000 square feet theatre. The 12.3 million dollar building has a Studio Theater (also called the Black Box), too, that holds 250 seats. Endorsed in 1983 and developed through 1985-86, it made a grand first opening as the Brevard Performing Arts Center on April 10, 1988. That day the facility had completely sold out on two shows of Singin’ in the Rain. A year later, it underwent a name change to Maxwell C. Ruler Center for the Performing Arts.

Downtown Melbourne

Whether you're looking for a fun night out or some new threads, Downtown Melbourne is a great place to visit for locals and tourists alike. The area has a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues including the Henegar Center, Melbourne's community theater.

Brevard Zoo

The Brevard Zoo is a 75-acre piece of land that holds a non-profit facility licensed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Melbourne, Florida. It is home to more than 650 creatures, which includes more than 165 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The zoo highlights animal feedings, kayak and paddle activities throughout the wetlands, behind-the-scene visits, and a train ride to tour the zoo in. It also has the widely popular Treetop Trek.

Andretti Thrill Park

On the edge of Palm Bay and Melbourne lies the Andretti Thrill Park. The amusement park prides itself on its winding go-kart tracks, running train, exciting ropes course, as well as its laser tag battlefield and a mini-golf course. It's a great way to find some family-friendly fun!