Florida Scenic Highway: Heritage Crossroads, near Daytona Beach

By Dalia Colon Where: In Flagler County, just north of Daytona Beach. Length: 98 miles. How to get around: Car. Best time to visit: In October for the Creekside Festival, a family-friendly event that includes bluegrass music, historical demonstrations, pony rides and more under the oak trees of…

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Ideas for Your Family Vacation in Daytona Beach

By Jodi Mailander Farrell The wide, hard-packed sand of the beaches around Daytona Beach drew their first hot-rod races more than a century ago, when the area became the nation’s premier spot to pursue the land speed record. Today, the city is home to the most prestigious race in NASCAR, but…

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Three Great Palm Coast Beaches

Discover 19 miles of quiet Palm Coast beaches, historic ruins, subtropical forests and the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Located between world-famous Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, this area is low on crowds and high on what Florida beaches are all about - sparkling, warm waters and soft sand…

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St. Augustine to Daytona Beach - Cruising the Atlantic Coast

By Gary McKechnie If you haven’t ridden the stretch of A1A south from St. Augustine to Daytona Beach, give it a shot. There are sites to see in the 50-some miles but the standout is the Atlantic Ocean. A1A largely hugs the coast and you’ll be just about 10 feet above sea level as you pass…

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Adventurous Activities in Daytona Beach, Fla.

By Janet K. Keeler The city seal of Daytona Beach ought to be a wheel because that’s what carries much of the adventure activities here. Two wheels, four wheels, motorized and people-powered wheels are the hallmarks of adventure in this Surf Coast city. The Daytona International Speedway hosts…

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Florida Scenic Highway: Ormond Loop & Trail, North of Daytona Beach

By Dalia Colon Where: This double-Ormond loop of roadways hugs Florida’s northeast Atlantic coast just north of Daytona Beach. Length: Approximately 34 miles. How to get around: Car or bicycle. Best time to visit: Fall or spring, to participate in biannual guided trail walks, or December to March…

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An Introduction to Daytona Beach -- from Its Lifeguards

By Denise Maloof As a Florida destination, Daytona Beach provides countless experiences for countless beach-goers. Securing a patch of it for your towel is only the first of many potential diversions. But no matter the attractions or distractions, the best introduction to the “World’s Most Famous…

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Shopping at Tanger Outlets in Daytona Beach

By Janet K. Keeler Daytona Beach is mostly famous for things with wheels. The Daytona International Speedway hosts cars races during the year, the most famous being the Daytona 500 every February. There are also other types of races held at the Speedway, including Motocross and BMX competitions…

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Let the Ocean Rejuvenate You in Daytona Beach

WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. and CHRIS ZUPPA You already know about Daytona Beach’s swimming, surfing and unusual drive-along-our-beach opportunities. But don’t forget to visit the historic Daytona Beach Pier. Nearby are the roller coaster, the Daytona Lagoon water park and other enticements of a…

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