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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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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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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By Lauren Tjaden Where: The Halifax Heritage Byway, located in Volusia County, is anchored in Daytona Beach, but also explores Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, and Wilbur-by-the-Sea. Length: 35 miles How to get around: Cars and motorcycles are the usual modes of…
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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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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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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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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…
Read MoreBy Dalia Colón Daytona Beach offers a lot for families, from surf lessons to carnival rides at the pier. And one of the best ways to explore the shore is on two wheels. The area’s hard-packed sand is ideal for a scenic bike ride. Savor the warm breeze as you glide along the coast, and when you’re…
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By Carrie McLaren Here’s a look at some ways you and your family can celebrate the warm weather and sunshine that comprise a Daytona Beach summer. 1. Main Street Pier At 750 feet long, the Main Street Pier and boardwalk offers spectacular views of the beach and is a popular spot for fishing…
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