accessed by exterior corridors, the casual 1- to 3-bedroom suites offer free wi-fi, cable tv and kitchens. this laid-back hotel on daytona beach is 2 miles from the shops and arcade games at the lively daytona beach boardwalk, and 6 miles from the daytona international speedway racetrack. amenities include coin-operated laundry facilities, bbq grills, and a heated outdoor pool overlooking the ocean. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded suites add dishwashers and washer/dryers Orlando Executive Airport 1 hr 11
Smyrna Dunes Park (38 min) Pets are allowed on leash at this large public park with an array of land & water activities. Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens (14 min) Botanical gardens & dinosaur sculptures on the site of a ruined 19th-century plantation. Daytona Beach Main Street Pier (5 min) This wooden pier stretches from the boardwalk into the ocean & features a seafood restaurant. Daytona International Speedway (15 min) Home of the Daytona 500, this track features interactive race car attractions & an IMAX theater. Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory (5 min) Airy, simple shop selling a range of housemade candies, with free tours of the on-site factory. Daytona Lagoon (5 min) Family-friendly water park with go-karts, mini-golf, an arcade, laser tag & a climbing wall. Halifax Historical Museum (5 min) Ex-bank turned museum presenting local history via photos & homewares amid neoclassical surrounds. Tomoka State Park (24 min) Park with access to rivers & streams is favored for camping, boating, fishing & bird-watching. Daytona Boardwalk Amusements (5 min) Beachfront rides, games & other attractions (such as summer concerts) in a carnival-like atmosphere. Daytona 500 Tickets & Tours (15 min) Museum displaying vintage racing cars & tours of the famed speedway in an open-air tram. Marine Science Center (19 min) Aquarium/marine museum with exhibits, display tanks & rehab area for endangered/threatened animals. Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art (8 min) Airy museum featuring a huge collection of Florida-themed paintings, plus a gift shop & cafe. Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (19 min) Historic 1880s brick-&-granite lighthouse provides inlet views & a museum with artifacts/exhibits. Museum of Arts & Sciences (10 min) Long-standing venue on a nature preserve with global art, Florida history exhibits & a planetarium. Daytona Sling Shot (4 min) Thrill ride on Daytona Beach boardwalk propelling riders more than 360 ft. at about 100 mph. |