There's Kennedy Space Center.
There's a wildlike/bird sanctuary somewhere around there, possibly up towards Titusville.
If it were late Feb/March, there'd be Spring Training games not too far away. As it is, there's probably minor league baseball games -- the Florida League is going now. Check out Daytona, the Cubs A affiliate.
If you like hot wings, there's a joint in Merritt Island called Frankie's Wings. Been 20 years, but I still have heartburn.
Desperately seeking 10th cruise for the free laundry.