Things To Do 

While at the Harbour

Daytona International Speedway - You don't have to be a racing fan to enjoy a visit to the Daytona International Speedway, 4 miles west of the beach. Opened in 1959 with the first Daytona 500, this 480-acre complex is one of the key reasons for the city's fame. The track presents about nine weekends of major racing events annually, featuring stock cars, sports cars, motorcycles, and go-karts, and is used for automobile and motorbike testing and other events many other days of the year. Its grandstands can accommodate more than 150,000 fans. Big events sell out months in advance -- tickets to the Daytona 500 in February can be gone a year ahead of time -- so buy yours and make hotel reservations as early as possible.

Daytona USA - With the popularity of NASCAR racing, Daytona is busier than ever. What better way to acquaint yourself with racing than with the many exhibits, interactive simulators, auto racing museum and memorabilia collections? Plan on spending the day, for there is so much to see and do!  1801 W International Speedway, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · 386-254-2700

Main Street Pier - This longest pier on the east coast is sure to be a relaxing way to spend some leisurely time. You can even take the sky lift off the end of the pier...if you dare! Go to the top of the 180-foot observation tower, go fishing from the pier, or enjoy fresh peel n' eat shrimp and be one of the millions who visit this wonderful attraction.  1200 Main St, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 · 386-253-1212

NSB Water Taxi -  Leaving from the Inlet Restaurant at Ponce Inlet several times a day at regular intervals,  this is a nice 3 hour boat ride down the scenic intracoastal waterways, past the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and through the channels down to Canal Steet and Flagler Avenue in downtown New Smyrna Beach ... and back.   Aboard  45' pontoon boats, you'll have many opportunities to dine, shop, see the beautiful Indian River Lagoon, the Halifax River and Ponce Inlet.  Bring your bike and pedal all around either end of the route. Canal Street and Flagler Avenue have shops, fun and fine dining as well as a wonderful art scene. One Harbour Beach owner describes this as a very nice inexpensive "day trip".  Visit their web site at http://www.nsbtaxi.com .

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse - The tallest lighthouse in Florida, this majestic facility stretches 175 feet into the sky.  The surrounding grounds feature historical and nautical museum displays, exhibits and a gift shop.  Open daily 10 am to 5 pm with extended summertime hours, 4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet  (386) 761-1821.

Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing - This offshore fishing party boat can handle up to 65 passengers for full and half day charters.  Rods, reels, bait and tackle are provided.  Inlet Harbor Marina, 133 Inlet Harbor Road, Ponce Inlet.  (386) 763-4388 http://www.seaspiritfishing.com .

Speed Park Motorsports - This motorsports complex offers three racetracks and more than 100 karts, including rookie karts for drivers under 50 inches tall.  Test your nerves in special dragsters that go from 0-75 mph in just seconds!  Enjoy redemption, skill and driver arcade games.  Open daily at 10 am.  201 Fentress Blvd., Daytona Beach.  (386) 233-3278, http://www.speedparkdaytona.com .

Sun Cruz Casino - This sailing ship pulls away from the dock twice a day, packed with avid gamblers who enjoy true Las Vegas-style gaming such as roulette, slots, blackjack, craps, poker and a private poker room. Cruise along the Atlantic and enjoy your free buffet meal and cocktail, but only if you're over 21, that is!  4880 Front St, Down The Hatch Dock, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127 · 386-322-9000

The River Queen II - Unwind on the wanter with a leisurely cruise along Dayton Beach's scenic stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway.  Enjoy lunch and dinner cruises aboard the River Queen II, an old fashioned river paddlewheeler.  125 Basin St. Suite 131, Daytona Beach, FL  (386) 254-7560.

Parks

Sun Splash, 611 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Beachgoers can sun, splash and beat the heat at Volusia County’s Sun Splash Park at South Atlantic Avenue and Revilo Boulevard in Daytona Beach.  Located next door to Harbour Beach!  Sun Splash Park features an interactive water fountain, decorative walkways, a shaded playground, volleyball courts, picnic areas, restrooms, outdoor showers, two beach access ramps and a Coca-Cola-sponsored "cool zone." The four-acre facility also provides 95 off-beach parking spaces. Open sunrise to sunset. No fee.

Lighthouse Point Park, 5000 Robert Merrill Parkway, Ponce Inlet
This park consists of 52 acres of pristine land on the north side of Ponce DeLeon Inlet in the Town of Ponce Inlet. The 52-acre park features fishing, nature trails, an observation deck and tower, swimming and picnicking. A variety of wildlife call the park home, including raccoons, possums, skunks, armadillos, shore birds and birds of prey. Lighthouse Point Park is open from 6 a.m.- 9 p.m. There is a $3.50 per vehicle admission charge. For more information, call the Lighthouse Point Park office at (386) 756-7488.

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