The Eldora Statehouse

Wide Sandy road walk, maybe a quarter mile to the house. You can walk the grounds and surrounding trails on your own. The house itself is only open when a ranger is available. It is kind of special to sit on the back porch in a rocking chair and watch the intercoastal waters. Very scenic. Very relaxing. Parking area easy to find.

A great piece of Florida history. This historic site is inside the Canaveral National Seashore park and so has a national park entrance fee for the vehicle. After entering you travel about 1.25 miles (just past the Apollo Visitor’s center to the River Road turnoff on the right-hand side of the road. This road will take you by the parking areas 7 and above. There are signs for the turnoff for this site. I believe that it is about parking lot 8. Parking lot for this location is a fair distance (about 300 yards down the road) from the physical structure and the river. It is a beautifully restored house to museum for the time period. Upon entry we were greeted by a park ranger. He offered and we watched a 13 minute video. Following that we looked at the displays in the first two rooms of the house. The staff member was very friendly. Outside the house there is a dock to the north and a walkway and trail to the south. We did not go very far along the walkway. If you are a Florida history fan, this is a must-see!

Love this little gem tucked away in Florida’s beauty. I just wish it was open inside! :(
However, the trails and the docks make up for it, and it makes for an amazing fishing spot, so bring your license with ya!

Very cool house. Short walk from the parking lot or you can drive up to a smaller lot. The rocking chairs are nice to sit for a while.

Wasn't open to go inside when I visited, but it was still a nice spot to stop and look around. You can also just sit in the rocking chairs and enjoy the day. There is a short walk from the parking lot as well as a short trail you can take instead of the dirt road.

Take a seat on the rocking chairs and be transported back in time to an old Florida feeling. A beautiful space to take in the sights and sounds of the surroundings, especially early in the morning. While the house itself was closed when I went, it was pleasurable just being on site.

We parked in the parking lot, and headed out on the short walk to the Eldora house. We scanned the QR code the the audio tour sign, and listened to a narrated history presentation while walking.

It was suggested that visitors relax in the rocking chairs on the porch and imagine what yesteryear might have felt like. We did just that! Those chairs are sooo comfortable!

So glad we stopped here.

What a beautiful and historical place. I can imagine sitting on the front porch watching the water for dolphins. Will be making a trip back to go inside.