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DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY:

Even if you don’t come for the famed auto race, take a tour of the track.

CAR MEETS SAND:

Drive right onto the sand and claim a spot on The World’s Most Famous Beach.

PONCE DE LEON INLET LIGHTHOUSE:

Take in a bird’s-eye view from the tallest lighthouse in Florida.

ORMOND SCENIC LOOP & TRAIL:

This is a great spot for a bike ride.

hy Go?

For its plentiful selection of white-sand beaches and charming wooden piers on the Atlantic Ocean.

Destinations along Florida’s northeastern coast are rich in variety, from action-packed to serene, expansive to compact,

each with a story of its own. Nature is never far away, with wildlife to spot, waterways to paddle, and trails to traverse.

And if hours of beachfront idling leave you feeling stir-crazy, the endless amusement of Orlando is just a day-trip away.

Northern Coasts

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Skipping the big events doesn’t mean missing out

on Daytona’s festive flavor. Savor a charbroiled sir-

loin burger while admiring the racing-themed

decor at Daytona Brickyard, complete with

memorabilia and black-and-white checkered

tablecloths. Crazy for motorcycles? Ormond

Beach’s Destination Daytona is your playground,

with stores, a Harley-Davidson dealership, and

restaurants designed with bikers in mind. It’s

minor-league baseball season, too, and Daytona’s

historic field alone is worth the ticket. First opened

in 1914, the

Jackie Robinson Ballpark

(renamed in 1989) hosted the U.S.’ first racially

integrated spring training baseball game in 1946.

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Temperatures are cool, with January being the

calm before a host of annual affairs, including

February’s Speedweeks, a bevy of events leading

up to the

Daytona 500

auto race. And in March,

Bike Week draws throngs of motorcycle enthusi-

asts. Not a fan of crowds? Relish some peace and

quiet with a visit to Tomoka State Park in Ormond

Beach, where you can bird-watch, walk nature

paths, and canoe. It’s also peak time for manatee

viewing: Seek out the gentle marine creatures at

Blue Spring State Park, a half-hour inland from

Daytona.

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A walk along the

Daytona Beach Boardwalk

and pier is a quintessential experience. For a bit

more hands-on action, rent a surfboard or pad-

dleboard from the Salty Dog Surf Shop and hit the

water. Be sure to stop for a waterfront lunch at

Caribbean Jack’s. For a walk back in time, visit

Turtle Mound Archeological Site near New Smyrna

Beach, part of the Canaveral National Seashore.

Or take a break from the sand and picnic beneath

the trees at Gleason Park in Indian Harbour Beach.

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With high temperatures peaking in July and

August, indoor activities entice. Take a free guided

tour and sample sweets at Angell & Phelps

Chocolate Factory, or check out exhibits on the

area’s early days at the Halifax Historical Museum.

If you love bargain hunting, the sprawling Daytona

Flea & Farmers Market is a sure thing. The heat

is also the perfect reason to make a splash at

Daytona Lagoon

, from the relaxing Pelican’s

Drift lazy river to the Kraken’s Conquest four-lane

speed slide.

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