Daytona Beach Attractions

If you are expecting white sandy beaches, sunshine and a slow and easy lifestyle when you visit Daytona Beach, you won’t be disappointed. If you are expecting a lot of excitement and a lot of speed you won’t be disappointed either. Daytona Beach vacations can be either or both. You can set your own pace and you can enjoy the beach as well as many other things while you are in Daytona Beach.

Here is a list of just a few of the things that you might be interested in seeing when you visit Daytona Beach:

Daytona Beach Boardwalk: This area is the very place to go for souvenirs and to see the ‘Salute to Speed’ exhibit. You can find video game arcades and go-cart rides. If you are really looking for a thrill you should try the Skycoaster and the Human Sling Shot rides! You can see the thirty granite plaques that are set into the board walk that commemorate the motor sport history of Daytona Beach.

Ocean Pier: Ocean Pier is near the boardwalk and stretches a fourth of a mile out into the Atlantic Ocean. Here you will find some of the world’s best fishing as well as dining. There is a gondola sky ride and a space needle. Both offer spectacular views of the beach and the ocean.

The Downtown Opry and the Ormond Beach Opry: This is a live music and variety show that features Jazz, Gospel, Bluegrass and Country Music. Different popular stars are featured each month.

Adventure Landing: Adventure Landing is a family type entertainment center and water park. Adventure Landing claims the largest game room, arcade and prize center. There is a quarter mile go-cart track that is two stories high. Additionally, there are three miniature gold courses. The water park features twelve different slides that range from ‘mild to wild’ and there is an interactive water fort that is a full three stories high.

Daytona USA: Daytona USA is the only interactive motor sports attraction in the world. It doesn’t matter how ‘into’ or not ‘into’ motor sports you are, you will have so much fun at Daytona USA. It is a high-energy experience that is designed to appeal to everyone from the most avid fan to those who don’t have a clue what the Daytona 500 is. Some of the activities that are offered are ‘You Call the Race’. Guests get to play at being the TV announcer ‘calling’ the race. There are also the STP’s Daytona Time Trials that allow visitors to use computer technology to design and test drive a stock car. Heroes of the Track offers an opportunity to speak to one of the NASCAR drivers using laser technology.

The Daytona Flea and Farmers Market: This attraction could take you all day or maybe two days. It consists of 40 acres and features more than a thousand covered booths. There is an air conditioned antique mall that offers photos, jewelry and memorabilia from the past.