DAYTONA BEACH AREA ATTRACTIONS

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DAYTONA USA
1801 W. International Speedway Blvd.
(386) 947-6800
Daytona USA is a one-of-a-kind interactive motorsports attraction featuring hands-on activities designed to appeal to everyone. Among the high-energy motorsports shows and activities at the "Official Attraction of NASCAR"
include the motion simulator rides "ACCELERATION ALLEY" and "DAYTONA DREAM LAPS," "The Daytona 500 Movie" and the 16-second-Pit-Stop-Challenge. Also, don't forget to check out the winning Daytona 500 car
in Gatorade Victory Lane or take a behind scenes 30-minute tour of Daytona International Speedway.

Daytona Ghost Walk
Main Street & Peninsula Drive
Daytona Beach
(386) 253.6034 An entertaining journey blending history, scientific data and haunting tales.
Tours begin at 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $8. Children
under 6 are free. Reservations required.

Halifax Historical Museum
252 S. Beach Street
Daytona Beach
(386) 255-6976
Showcases the history of the Daytona Beach area. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adult admission: $3.00. Children less than 12: $1.00. Children free on Saturdays.

African American and Caribbean American Museum of Art
325 S. Clara Avenue
DeLand
(386) 736-4004
Permanent gallery containing more than 150 pieces of African and Caribbean art. Six rotating visual arts exhibits. Hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday.

Art League of Daytona Beach
433 S. Palmetto Avenue
Daytona Beach
(386) 258-3856
Changing monthly exhibits. The League hosts workshops, classes and demonstrations throughout the year and features an art video library. Open 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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Fred Dana Marsh Museum
Tomoka State Park
2099 N. Beach Street
Ormond Beach
(386) 676-4040
Collection of the works by Ormond Beach sculptor and architect, Fred Dana Marsh. Also various cultural, natural, and historical exhibits indigenous to the area. Open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.

Harvey W. Lee Jr. Memorial Gallery
Mary McLeod Bethune Fine Arts Center
Bethune-Cookman College
151 Lincoln Street, Daytona Beach
(386) 255-1401, ext. 522
Changing exhibits feature the work of artists throughout the Southeast. Permanent collection of African art. Tours Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Sciences
1040 Museum Blvd.
Daytona Beach
(386) 255-0285
Multi-cultural exhibits in art, science and history. Permanent and traveling exhibitions. Planetarium shows. Open Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.

Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
78 East Granada Blvd.
Ormond Beach
(386) 676-3347
Lush tropical gardens. Nature trails, fish ponds and fountains. Museum features changing monthly exhibits. Open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.

Southeast Museum of Photography
Daytona Beach Community College, Building 100
1200 International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach
(386) 254-4475
Florida's official museum of photography. Admission is free. Open Monday & Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Ocean Walk Shoppes @ the Village
250 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 566-6876
Fax: (386) 257-5367
Nestled between the 300 luxury suites of the Ocean Walk Resort and the now 746 rooms at Adam's Mark, the Shoppes will provide guests with a complete shopping, dining and entertainment center, all with an oceanfront view. A 10-screen movie theater, Bubba Gump's Shrimp House and a Starbuck's coffee shop will help to fill the four-level, 90,000-square-foot retail complex. With beautifully decorated walkways and a pedestrian walkover above A1A leading to the complex, the Shoppes and surrounding hotels and attractions will provide an oceanside playground for vacationing families, business travelers and locals.

Daytona Beach Boardwalk
Behind Ocean Avenue between Main Street and Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach
Nostalgic arcades, go-karts, thrill rides, restaurants, souvenir shops, the Clocktower and the "Speeding Through Time" exhibit. The historic open-air Bandshell, Main Street Pier and Oceanfront Park lie within walking distance.

Daytona Beach Kennel Club
2201 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach
(386) 252-6484
Greyhound racing and paramutual betting every Monday through Saturday. Lunch and dinner served in the Pavilion Restaurant.

Magic Sunrise Ballooning
(866) 606-RIDE
Greet the morning sunrise in a seven-story tall, multi-colored hot-air balloon. Flights are available seven days a week, weather permitting. All pilots are FAA commercially licensed and insured. Reservations required.

Main Street Pier
1200 Main Street, Daytona Beach
(386) 238-1212
Ocean pier with restaurant, gondola skyride, revolving "Space Needle," and helicopter rides.

The Marine Science Center
100 Lighthouse Drive
Ponce Inlet, Florida
386.304.5545
the Marine Science Center provides an innovative learning experience where visitors of all ages can discover, enjoy and appreciate the many wonders of marine science.

SunCruz Casino
4884 Front Street, Ponce Inlet
(386) 322-9000
560-passenger Las Vegas-style gaming ship. Blackjack tables, roulette, and 231 slot machines. Five-hour day and evening cruises; call 954-922-9600 for rates and group information.

Teauila's Hawaii
2301 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Phone: (386) 255-5411 ext. 186
Teauila's Hawaii, world famous dinner show theater is very proud to be Daytona's longest running dinner show. The sights & sounds of Hawaii come alive on stage nightly in their beautiful newly remodeled Hawaiian themed dinner theater located at the Hawaiian Inn. HULA DANCERS in beautiful Island costumes, Island Musicians, Audience participation, COMEDY, and an Amazing FIRE KNIFE DANCE finale, all combined with high tech lighting, sound and special effects to make this night out an event that your entire family will enjoy. The newly refurbished showroom now boasts the only Active INDOOR VOLCANO in the area. A must see for locals and tourists alike.

Bandshell Concert Series
Daytona Beach Bandshell
70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach
(386) 671-3420
Outdoor, oceanfront concert series held April - October. Concerts feature jazz, Dixieland, big band, folk, and rhythm and blues music. To see the Schedule of Bandshell events, click here.

Central Florida Cultural Endeavors, Inc.
Box office address: 901 6th Street, Daytona Beach
(386) 257-7790
A non-profit arts organization, CFCE presents a variety of cultural events throughout the year encompassing classical, choral, and chamber music as well as dance. Call for dates, times and locations.

Daytona Beach Symphony Society
Box office address: 140 S. Beach Street; Suite 107, Daytona Beach
(386) 253-2901
The society presents six annual concerts and Daytona Winterfest (annual festival combines world-class performances and cuisine in January) during the winter season. Features internationally-acclaimed orchestras and soloists. Call for dates, times and locations.

Daytona Playhouse
100 Jessamine Blvd.
Daytona Beach
(386) 255-2431
In operation for more than 40 years, the Playhouse offers a variety of stage productions from September through June. Call for a schedule.

Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center
Bethune-Cookman College
W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach
(386) 481-2000
Opening in 2003, this $20 million facility hosts a variety of cultural events and activities.

Ocean Center
101 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach
(800) 858-6444, (386) 254-4545
Daytona Beach's multi-purpose convention center and entertainment complex hosts numerous concerts and performances throughout the year. Call for a schedule.

Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
399 N. U.S. Highway 1
Ormond Beach
(386) 676-3375
This community arts facility sponsors and promotes children's theater, community theater, a professional concert series and touring theater productions. Call for a schedule.

Peabody Auditorium
600 Auditorium Blvd.
Daytona Beach
(386) 671-3461 or (386) 671-3409
2,500-seat facility is home to the Daytona Beach Symphony Society, Daytona Beach Civic Ballet, Concert Showcase and the London Symphony Orchestra during the Florida International Festival. Call for a schedule.

Seaside Music Theater
SMT Downtown
176 N. Beach Street
Daytona Beach
- And -
DBCC Theater Center
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach
Box Office (for both locations):
(800) 854-5592
(386) 252-6200
The only professional music theater in the Southeastern United States which combines a full-pit orchestra with its productions. Summer and winter performances.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH AREA ATTRACTIONS

Atlantic Center for the Arts
1414 Art Center Ave. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Local Phone: 386-427-6975 Toll Free U.S./Canada: 800-393-6975 Fax: 386-427-5669 New Smyrna Beach is the proud home of Atlantic Center for the Arts.. The center is a nonprofit interdisciplinary artists-in-residence community and education facility dedicated to promoting artistic excellence. Atlantic Center provides mid-career artists an opportunity to work with some of the world's most distinguished contemporary artists in the fields of composing, visual, literary and performing arts. Open daily, the public gallery exhibits the works of the artists-in-residence. Performances, outreaches and receptions provide the opportunity for the public to interact with the artists. Directions: Exit 84 (New Smyrna Beach) off I-95; E. to U.S.1; N. on U.S.1 approx. 3 mi., past the NSB Airport; entrance onto Art Center Ave. on L. (West side) of U.S.1.

Canaveral National Seashore
is on a barrier island which includes ocean, beach, dune, hammock, lagoon, salt marsh, and pine flatland habitats. The barrier island and adjacent waterways offer a blend of plant and animal life. Records show that 1,045 species of plants and 310 species of birds can be found in the park. Visitors may enjoy walking the nature and historical trails during the cool winter months. Throughout the year opportunity for recreational activities include; lagoon and surf fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding and backcountry camping.

New Smyrna Speedway
3939 S.R. 44 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Local Phone: 386-427-4129 Enjoy auto racing every Saturday night from the middle of Mar. - Dec. beginning at 7:30 p.m. Front gate opens at 6 p.m. Call for racing information Jan. - Mar. Racing held nightly during special events. Located midway between I-95 and I-4 at the corner S.R.44 and S.R. 415.

Marine Discovery Center
118 N. Causeway New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 Local Phone: 386-428-4828 Toll Free U.S./Canada: 866-257-4828 Wildlife Nature Tours and River of History Tours of the Indian River Lagoon aboard "Discovery" our Coast Guard approved 40-foot poontoon boat with a certified Florida Naturalist/biologist with many years of experience on the Intracoastal Waterway, the most diverse estuary in North America and one of the cleanest left in the world. We also offer guided kayak tours. One of Florida's best wildlife experiences. MDC is dedicated to protection our marine environment.

New Smyrna Museum of History
120 Sams Ave. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Local Phone: 386-478-0052 New Smyrna Beach the Museum's main exhibit features the Turnbull Colony with additional exhibits from the Pre-Columbian era, Spanish Periods, British Period, Seminole Wars, Civil War, Railroad Era and the 20th Century. Built in 1901, The Connor Library originally served as the area's local library and was donated to the city in 1924. Today, The Connor Library Museum, the oldest municipal building in New Smyrna Beach, serves as a museum of local history.


Turtle Mound
Dating back to 2000 BC, the Timucuan Indian civilization created Turtle Mound over a period of several hundred years. A kitchen midden made up of oyster and shellfish remains, Turtle Mound is seen seven miles out at sea and resembles the shape of a turtle. The highest point of elevation in the New Smyrna Beach area, Turtle Mound stands 50 feet tall and covers two acres. Located in Canaveral National Seashore Park, a trail to its peak leads to a spectacular panoramic view of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Directions: Located south on A1A in Canaveral National Seashore.

Turnbull Ruins
This coquina block foundation represents the colonization by Dr. Andrew Turnbull from 1766-1777. It's believed that he attempted to build his personal mansion on these coquina remains. Although the origination of the ruins is unknown, it's theorized that they may be the remnants of a pre-colonial fort or a colonial church.

Sugar Mill Ruins
This once highly functional sugar mill was built during the uprisings of the Native Americans in the early 1800s. The mill, the sugar plantations and all the buildings in New Smyrna were destroyed during the war between the Seminole Indians and the United States.


Eldora House
In 1877 property was purchased for the creation of Eldora, a small community situated on the southern inland waterway. The exact population of early Eldora was not known, deeds and tax records indicate 50-75 people. The agricultural community thrived since travel along the waterway was faster and safer than the ocean. Their Eldora's decline began after three freezes during the late 1880's and 1890's destroying the citrus crops. After 1900 - After 1910, the Eldora "State" House, a large home on the water's edge was built. It has a Dutch Colonial design with plain, yet graceful features such as a gambrel roof and columns surrounding the front porch. The style is open and airy; they have full use of the attic and a widow's walk. Today, two buildings remain: the Eldora "State" House and a post office/citrus packinghouse. Directions: It is located in the North District of Canaveral National Seashore, south of New Smyrna Beach on A-1A. From the district's Parking #8, a short walk will take park visitors to the edge of Mosquito Lagoon and remains on the Eldora Community.

Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts
1776 Lightfoot Ln Barberville, FL 32105 Local Phone: 386-749-2959 Fax: 386-749-2087

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
4931 S. Peninsula Dr. Daytona Beach, FL 32127 Local Phone: 386-761-1821 Fax: 386-761-3121 National Historic Landmark. One of the few, surviving complete lighthouse stations. Visitors can climb the 203 steps to the top of the tower for a spectacular view.

African American Museum of the Arts
325 S. Clara Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 Local Phone: 386-736-4004 Fax: 386-736-4088

Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
78 E. Granada Blvd. Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Local Phone: 386-676-3347

Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens in Daytona Beach
950 Old Sugar Mill Rd. Port Orange, FL 32129 Local Phone: 904-767-1735

The Casements
25 Riverside Dr. Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Local Phone: 386-676-3216 Fax: 386-676-3363 The winter home of billionaire John D. Rockefeller from 1918 to his death in this house in May, 1937. The house has been renovated to reflect that period during which Ivan Rockefeller lived in it. As an historic period home, placed on the National Register of Historic Homes in 1972, the Casements serves as a cultural and civic center for the City of Ormond Beach.

Shoestring Theater
380 S. Goodwin St. Lake Helen, FL 32744 Local Phone: 386-228-3777 A community theatre presenting one young people's show, five regular live theatre plays and one musical annually. Performers are amateurs of all ages. Has been in operation for over 50 years.

Daytona Beach Symphony Society
140 S. Beach St. #107 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Local Phone: 386-253-2901 Fax: 386-253-5774 Daytona Beach Symphony Society, the only Volusia County organization that has presented large-scale classical concerts each and every year since 1952. Formed by a group that included Julius Davidson, the late publisher of the Daytona Beach News-Journal. "To bring people and music together."

Jackie Robinson Ballpark
105 E. Orange Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Local Phone: 386-258-3106 Minor League Baseball team for the Chicago Cubs. Plays home games at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, Home of Jackie Robinson's first pro baseball game. Directions: Located on City Island, downtown Daytona Beach.

Halifax Historical Museum
252 S. Beach St. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Local Phone: 386-255-6976 - The museum presents the history of the Halifax Area dating back to 15,000 B.C. Artifacts depict area plantations and pioneer faimilies. The Racing Zone Exhibit chronicles early beach auto racing to present day NASAR. Housed in the former 1910 Merchants Bank building, an extensive photographic and postcard collection round out the museum's vertical files on a wide range of topics.

Southeast Museum of Photography
1200 W. International Speedway (Daytona Beach Community College) Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Local Phone: 386-254-4475 The Southeast Museum of Photography is an internationally renowned collection and exhibition of the best in historical and contemporary photography. International exhibitions of photojournalism, fine art, portraiture, landscape, commercial and documentary are supplemented by artist lectures, workshops and public programs.

WALT DISNEY WORLD - MAGIC KINGDOM
Guests can experience seven wondrous and enchanting lands of fun and make-believe where timeless, never forgotten stories come to life. 40 famous Disney attractions, parades and shows await you in this kingdom where the enchantment never ends.

WALT DISNEY WORLD - MGM STUDIOS
Guests can experience thrilling attractions, spectacular live entertainment, back stage action, and special events that capture the spirit of Hollywood. Visitors can experience the hair-raising Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, see the new GOOSE BUMPS Horror land and Fright Show, and catch Disney's Hercules "Zero to Hero" Victory Parade on Hollywood Boulevard.

ANIMAL KINGDOM
Whether real, imaginary or extinct, the animals who rule this domain bring to life a day of adventure into the mystery, marvels and thrills of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

EPCOT
Guests can explore all that's new in science, technology, energy and health, or visit eleven different countries and experience the food, music, shopping and culture. Illuminations becomes a worldwide celebration featuring new music, special effects and thunderous fireworks.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Thrill to over 40 rides, shows, and attractions, including "Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time", "Jaws®", "Back To The Future®", "Kongfrontation®", "E.T. Adventure®", "A Day in the Park with Barney", and the all new "Twister"®.

SEA WORLD
Interactive marine adventure park featuring colorful Key West attraction, which stretches across five acres, with exhibits of sea turtles, sting rays and dolphins; the polar adventure, Wild Arctic, where guests encounter live polar bears; the Shamu killer whale show; the high-speed, split-second water heroics of Baywatch at Seaworld. New to the water coaster thrill ride, Journey to Atlantis.

SPLENDID CHINA
This unique 76 acre outdoor attraction allows visitors to explore China's sites and landmarks -- Forbidden City, Great Wall, Leshan Grand Buddha, Stone Forest, Terra Cotta Warriors and more. Discover fascinating shows, taste delicious Chinese cuisine and let dancers, actors and acrobats entertain you all day.

 

ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEXES

Downtown Disney Pleasure Island
Experience nighttime entertainment at its best with seven night clubs, incredible stage shows, outstanding live outdoor concerts and a nightly New Year's Eve party.

Downtown Disney West side
Entertainment is first rate on the "West Side" including AMC 24 Theaters, House of Blues, Wolfgang Puck Cafe, Bongos, and the amazing Virgin Megastore.

Hard Rock Live
The future of rock history-the all new Hard Rock Live features a 2000-seat concert venue, state-of-the-art sound, lighting and broadcast systems, worth of the legendary acts that will grace our stage. 

UNIVERSAL CITY WALK
 

Near Orlando:

BUSCH GARDENS - TAMPA
Family entertainment park featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, animal exhibits, shops, restaurants and one of the top zoos in the country. Land of the Dragons, a fantastic new children's play area, is now open. This dragon-themed adventure land features a variety of interactive attractions, children's rides, a theater and a three story tree- house with a stairway, slide and bridges. Also enjoy Kumba, the largest, fastest, longest roller coaster in the southeast and Montu, the longest and tallest inverted roller coaster in the world.

SILVER SPRINGS
New Silver Springs features the world famous Glass Bottom Boats, the World of Bears, Kids Ahoy! Play land, headline concerts, the Jungle Cruise, Jeep Safari, the new "Wild Waters" water park and its "Cool Kids Cove" children's play area, and much more.

 

WATER PARKS

ADVENTURE ISLAND TAMPA
Adventure Island is whipping up waves of excitement for the whole family! It's full of thrills as you discover a combination of exhilarating slides, tropical beaches, pools and floats.

DISNEY'S BLIZZARD BEACH
Enjoy the newest water park at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort and plunge 60 miles an hour on the largest, fastest free fall speed slide, Summit Plummet. Heated water. Pre-teen and children's area.

RESORT RIVER COUNTRY
Experience a relaxing atmosphere of water rides, sandy beaches, sparkling pool and nature trails at the ol' swimmin' hole. Children's area and heated water.

DISNEY'S TYPHOON LAGOON
Enjoy America's largest inland surf pool, a shark reef with tropical fish and other water adventures. Children's area and heated water.

WATER MANIA
Enjoy 36 acres of stimulating slides, twisting flumes, and adventurous pools. Take the family twisting and turning 400 ft. down the Anaconda, or float swiftly along an 850 ft. tropical river. Grab a body board and ride the only surfing simulator in the Eastern U.S. Families can enjoy a wet day of fun and retreat to three acres of beautifully landscaped picnic area. There's something for every family member at Water Mania!

WET 'N WILD.......................................
Enjoy a full day of fun at Orlando's best selection of world renown water rides, including an elaborate children's playground featuring mini versions of our most popular rides. The new Fuji Flyer is a thrilling four passenger toboggan ride through 450 feet of exciting banked curves. Offering the most variety of multi-person rides so families and friends can experience their exciting water adventures together!

WILD WATERS
Exciting family water park featuring 450,000 gallon wave pool, seven speed flumes and water slides. "Cool Kids Cove" is a one acre attraction featuring a shallow lagoon with a wooden dock complete with water slides, net bridge, water cannons, swings, waterfalls and tunnels. Park also features miniature golf, volleyball, and picnic facilities.

 

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