children stay at no charge with their parents. suites offer city views, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. bright, modest rooms, some with ocean views, feature private balconies and kitchenettes, as well as flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. other amenities include indoor and outdoor heated pools, and a sundeck next to a casual restaurant/cafe. parking is complimentary. this relaxed beachfront hotel along daytona beach is 2 miles from daytona lagoon amusement park and 7 miles from the daytona international speedway. some have full kitchens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Orlando Executive Airport 1 hr 16
Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens (22 min) Botanical gardens & dinosaur sculptures on the site of a ruined 19th-century plantation. The Casements (9 min) Named for its hand-carved windows, this riverside cultural center was once a J.D. Rockefeller home. Daytona Boardwalk Amusements (6 min) Beachfront rides, games & other attractions (such as summer concerts) in a carnival-like atmosphere. Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art (14 min) Airy museum featuring a huge collection of Florida-themed paintings, plus a gift shop & cafe. Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory (10 min) Airy, simple shop selling a range of housemade candies, with free tours of the on-site factory. Daytona International Speedway (18 min) Home of the Daytona 500, this track features interactive race car attractions & an IMAX theater. Tomoka State Park (17 min) Park with access to rivers & streams is favored for camping, boating, fishing & bird-watching. Daytona Sling Shot (7 min) Thrill ride on Daytona Beach boardwalk propelling riders more than 360 ft. at about 100 mph. Daytona Lagoon (5 min) Family-friendly water park with go-karts, mini-golf, an arcade, laser tag & a climbing wall. Museum of Arts & Sciences (15 min) Long-standing venue on a nature preserve with global art, Florida history exhibits & a planetarium. Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens (8 min) Museum featuring local & national artists, plus a landscaped memorial garden honoring WW veterans. Daytona Beach Main Street Pier (6 min) This wooden pier stretches from the boardwalk into the ocean & features a seafood restaurant. Halifax Historical Museum (10 min) Ex-bank turned museum presenting local history via photos & homewares amid neoclassical surrounds. Romano Beachfront Park (4 min) Low-key beachside park with modest recreational facilities, including a gazebo & playground. Daytona 500 Tickets & Tours (17 min) Museum displaying vintage racing cars & tours of the famed speedway in an open-air tram. |