If
sand and surf -- and sunbathers -- appeal to your senses,
then Daytona
Beach is where you'll want to plop down your beach towel
and chair. The self-proclaimed "World's Most Famous Beach"
is an epicenter of activity for college students, NASCAR racing
fans and bikers from mid February through March, when they
descend on the 23-mile stretch of white hard-packed sand.
The rest of the year, the town is a balmy beach haven appealing
to all age groups, from little kids assembling sand castles
to seniors basking in the ocean breeze. While lying on the
sand is a time-honored activity, so is driving on the beach
-- the silica is so hard-packed that vehicles are permitted
as long as they keep their cruising speed below 10 mph. When
you tire of the surf and sand, there are plenty of local haunts
where you can eat, party and shop in the Daytona area. |
Adventure Landing Waterpark
The only waterpark in Daytona Beach, this amusement center
and park offers something for everyone including a wide
variety of water slides, a huge game room with over 100
state-of-the-art interactive video games, a multilevel quarter
mile go-kart track, miniature golf courses that wind through
caves and under waterfalls, and two full service restaurants.
Main Street Pier
The longest pier on the east coast of the United States,
this Atlantic Ocean fishing pier offers everything you need
for fishing including fresh and frozen bait and fishing
poles for rent plus the pier features their famous gondola
sky lift that takes visitos over the ocean and back in a
scenic nine minute ride. Helicopter rides are also available
and a full service restaurant is on site.
Blue Sky Parasail
The whole family will enjoy this parasailing adventure where
you fly in your parachute up to 1,000 feet above the ocean.
Take offs and landings are completely controlled and state-of-the-art
boats, chutes, and equipment are used. No experience is
necessary and all age groups are welcome.
Haunts of the World's Most Famous Beach Ghost Tour
The first ghost tour on the east coast of the United States
to be owned and operated by certified ghost hunters and
certified paranormal researchers, this tour company offers
three different one and a half long walking tours that depart
from several locations.
Tiny Cruise Line, A
This tour company offers four narrated excursions along
the Halifax River including tours such as Sunset/City Lights
Cruises, Rivertown Treasures, Midday Waterway, and Riverfront
Estates.
Bandshell Concert Series
Enjoy this outdoor, oceanfront concert series every Saturday
evening from May through October in the historic Bandshell
on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk. Music styles include jazz,
big band, Dixieland, country, R&B, Latin, folk, and
much more and concert-goers are encouraged to bring their
lawn chairs and enjoy music under the stars.
Ocean Center
A highly functional and versatile multipurpose convention
center and entertainment complex that hosts a wide variety
of events, such as concerts, performances, trade shows,
and sporting events, throughout the year.
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Experience Daytona first hand as you thunder down three
high speed laps around Daytona's famous 31 degree banked
turns as a passenger in an authentic Winston Cup style stock
car.
Daytona Beach River Cruise Company
Climb aboard the Oceanic, a 71 foot, 148 passenger boat,
and enjoy two and three hours sightseeing cruises along
the Halifax River where you will see the amazing wildlife
and diverse heritage of the area. Arrangements can be also
be made for a dock and dine cruise in which you choose from
one of three different waterfront restaurants to stop for
a bite.
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
The tallest lighthouse in Florida and the second tallest
lighthouse in the United States, this National Historic
Landmark lighthouse features magnificent views of the Florida
coastline from the 175 foot lighthouse tower. A lighthouse
museum is also on site that features exhibits on lighthouse
life, Daytona Beach and Florida history, lighthouses, shipwrecks,
and much more.
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| Daytona
Beach International Airport (DAB) is just north of the city.
The best way to get to and from the airport is to rent a
car, but taxis and shuttles are also available. If you want
to see the sights around the area, a rental car is preferable.
But if you're planning to spend most of your time in town
and at the beach, the city operates an efficient public
transportation system that includes citywide bus service
as well as old-fashioned trolleys, much like streetcars,
that serve the beach areas from noon until midnight from
January to September.
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