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The action attractions of Daytona Beach begin with the Daytona
International Speedway, one of the greatest raceways in the
country. The first recorded “gentleman's” automobile
speed race in the area was held on the beach at Daytona, occurred
over 100 years ago! Many attractions are tied into the race
for speed but there is so much more. Beaches, amusements and
challenges await visitors who make Daytona their vacation
destination!
go cart | miniature
golf
Adventure Landing
Waterpark & Entertainment Center
- 601 Earl Street / Daytona Beach /
386-258-0071
A waterpark and family entertainment center, Adventure Landing
is Daytona’s own place to “have fun and play hard.”
Enough arcades and games to dazzle the mind, the park also
hosts a two-story, quarter-mile go-kart track, several miniature
golf courses and a mega-water park filled with thrills.
Air Florida Helicopters - Three
Daytona Beach locations / 386-257-6993
Offering six thrilling trip combinations, these helicopter
rides explore the area from a different perspective. Take-off
locations include: Daytona Flea & Farmers Market - US
92 at I-95 / Main Street Pier - 1200 Main Street / Daytona
Beach Kennel Club - 2201 W. International/ Speedway Boulevard
Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory
- 154 S. Beach Street / Daytona
Beach / 386-252-6531
Who can resist a tour of a chocolate factory, perhaps that
is why Angell & Phelps is a popular tourist spot. See
how they make their goodies then ship a box home to enjoy.
/ Call for tour hours / Closed Sundays
Daytona Beach
Boardwalk - Behind Ocean Avenue
/ between Main & Auditorium Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach
Want to try to get an idea of what it’s like to ride
the space shuttle? Try riding the Human Sling Shot or perhaps
the Skycoaster will be more your speed. The famous Daytona
Beach Boardwalk offers arcades, some great fast food, souvenirs
and the "Salute to Speed" exhibit. Close by are
the attractions of the Main Street Pier.
Daytona Ghost
Walk - Main Street & Peninsula
Drive / Daytona Beach / 386-253-6034
A unique combination of local folklore, ghost stories and
historic data enhance this night time stroll around the area.
Walking tours are offered Friday & Saturday evenings at
7:30 pm. / Reservations required
Daytona International
Speedway - 1081 W. International
Speedway Boulevard / Daytona Beach /
386-253-RACE (7223)
The Daytona International Speedway hosts NASCAR stock car,
sports car, motorcycle and go-kart racing, as well as vehicle
testing throughout the year. Speedweeks, feature Daytona 500
stock cars racing, the Rolex 24 At Daytona IMSA sports car
race and the Daytona 200 by Arai for motorcycles. The Speedway
is a high-banked 2.5-mile tri-oval course and also has a 3.56-mile
road course bisecting the infield. Inside the Speedway is
The World Center of Racing Visitors' Center. Guided track
tours run daily except during special events. The tours include
a video wall featuring early films of racing, souvenir and
snack shop, a Welcome Center, a Surround Sound audio presentation,
and a tour of the grandstand.
Daytona USA
- Daytona International Speedway / 1801
W. International Speedway Boulevard /
Daytona Beach / 386-947-6800
A state-of-the-art interactive motorsports attraction located
at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona USA offers the
hands-on experience of racing as well as the history of the
Speedway in Daytona Beach. Guests can participate in a number
of activities, including a NASCAR pit stop, Daytona Dream
Laps motion simulator ride, designing and testing race cars
and then take a tour of the Speedway. The main lobby features
something for everyone - a Sega Electronic Entertainment Center,
a retail shop and the World Center of Racing Visitors’
Center.
Fantasy Ballooning
- Deland / 386-736-1010 or 386-717-5138
Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon...FAA licensed pilots
take riders on hot-air balloon flights daily, weather permitting.
Morning sunrise flights are usually the best time to enjoy
this attraction. / Reservations required
Greyhound Racing
- Daytona Beach Kennel Club - 2201 W.
International Speedway Boulevard / Daytona
Beach / 386-252-6484
Nearly one million visitors each year come for the high-speed
excitement of greyhound racing. Hosted by the Daytona Beach
Kennel Club, dog races are held year-round, rain or shine.
Klassix Auto
Attraction - 2909 W. International
Speedway Boulevard / Daytona Beach /
386-252-3800
This is the ultimate classic car collection and it’s
in the town where the first recorded gentleman’s race
took place over 100 years ago. See beautiful classic automobiles
placed within appropriate settings, there is also an ice cream
parlor and a gift shop. / Open daily
Main Street
Pier - 1200 Main Street / Oceanfront
/ Daytona Beach / 386-238-1212
This Ocean Pier features fishing, restaurants and a gondola
sky ride, helicopter rides, plus the "Space Needle"
which provides spectacular bird's-eye views of entire area.
SunCruz Casino
- 4884 Front Street / Ponce Inlet / 386-322-9000
This Las Vegas style gaming ship offers five-hour day and
evening cruises off the coast where gaming is legal. Complimentary
beverages are provided for gamers. Gaming includes: Blackjack
• roulette • slots
Additional Sports Venues (also see Watersports & Golf)
Daytona Cubs
- Jackie Robinson Ballpark / 105 E. Orange
Avenue / Daytona Beach / 386-257-3172
It was in Daytona Beach that Jackie Robinson began is pro
baseball career in 1946 as a member of the local Brooklyn
Dodgers farm affiliate, the leagues first integrated team.
Today the Daytona Cubs, a Class A affiliate for the Chicago
Cubs play their home games in this stadium named for Robinson.
Member of the Florida State League, the Daytona Cubs season
runs from from April to September.
Florida Tennis
Center - 1 Deuce Court / Daytona
Beach / 386-671-8900
The newest attraction in town, this 24 clay court facility
is also the headquarters for the Florida Section of the United
States Tennis Association.
Oceanfront
Park - N. Atlantic Avenue / Daytona
Beach / 386-258-4543
Look for volleyball tournaments at this facility and if the
court is open the public may play. The complex also has a
playground and is home to the Oceanfront bandshell. / Reservations
recommended for volleyball court
Richard Petty
Driving Experience -Daytona International
Speedway / 1801 W. International Speedway
Boulevard / Daytona Beach / 386-947-6530
/ 1-800-BE-PETTY
Ever dream of driving in a NASCAR race? This could be your
chance to experience the thrill of a Winston Cup-type qualifying
run around a track. Levels from “Ride-A-Long” to
experienced level courses are offered, spend an afternoon
or a couple of days making your race car aspirations come
true. / Reservations Required
Skydive Deland
- 1600 Fliteline Boulevard / Deland /
386-738-3539
Tandem and fun skydive jumps available for those who are willing,
participants must be at least 18 years old. / Reservations
recommended
Sunshine Park
Ice Arena - 2400 S. Ridgewood
Avenue / South Daytona / 386-304-8400
Recreational ice skating, figure skating and hockey programs
are available, the arena also houses a video arcade, snack
bar and ice pro shop. Skate rentals are provided. / Open daily
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Atlantic Race
Park - 2122 S. Atlantic Avenue
/ Daytona Beach Shores / 386-226-8777
Single and double go carts race around hairpin turns. / Open
daily
1 Go Cart City - 4114 S. Nova
Road / Port Orange / 386-761-2882
The second largest go-cart track in Florida, the complex also
has a Video Game Arcade, miniature golf and battling cages.
/ Open daily
17 Speed Park Motorsports
- 201 Fentress Boulevard / Daytona Beach / 386-253-3278
This go cart track offers a bit more, go carts and incredible
dragster racetracks. Replica dragsters in Nitro Alley that
feature cars that go from 0 to 75 mph! / Huge Video Arcade
on premises / Open daily
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Congo River
Golf & Exploration Co. - 2001
S. Atlantic Avenue / Daytona Beach Shores
/ 386-258-6808
(miniature golf plus live alligator exhibit)
Hawaiian Falls
Golf - 2504 S. Atlantic Avenue
/ Daytona Beach Shores / 386-767-7671
Mystic Harbor
Miniature Golf - 4114 S. Nova
Road / Port Orange / 386-761-2882
Pirates Cove
- 226 Cardinal Drive / Ormond Beach /
386-676-9326
Pirate’s
Island Adventure Golf - 3420 S.
Atlantic Avenue / Daytona Beach Shores
/ 386-767-9397
Reserve Early...while
your preferred accommodations are still available.
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