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A guide to attractions,
experiences and other
phenomena in this
famous resort
[ Water Activities
1. GO FISH! Head out with Captain
Scott Cornelious of The Good Life
Charters to find redfish in the serene
and shallow waters of the Tomoka River.
Check out open waters and hidden
fishing spots in the narrow man-made
channels. This expert guide will help
you reel in a big one. 2099 North Beach
Street, Ormond Beach
2. SURFING. Never surfed before? No
problem. Pure Life Surf School says that
they get 95 per cent of first-timers up
on the board and catching a wave
before the day is out. Surfs always up in
Daytona, and the soft white sands make
for a gentle landing should the waves
FLORIDA
get the better of you. 2705 South
Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach
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[ Surprises
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[ Beach Stops
[ Wildlife
4. BOARDWALK AMUSEMENTS.
Right on the boardwalk, youll find a
throwback fairground, complete with
30-metre tall Ferris wheel and the Sand
Blaster Rollercoaster, which shoots you
around the track at 65 km/h. Both rides
offer fantastic views out over the ocean.
There are also go-carts, a slide, a
tilt-a-whirl and other fun rides. 25
Ocean Avenue, Daytona Beach
5. PONCE DE LEON INLET
LIGHTHOUSE. Climb the 203 steps of
the tallest lighthouse in Florida (at 53
metres) to be treated to incredible
views over Daytonas beaches, resorts
and waterways. Built in 1835, the
lighthouse also serves as museum, with
fascinating exhibits on the lighthouse,
and the culture of the surrounding area
and its history. 4931 South Peninsula
Drive, Ponce Inlet
6. DRIVE THE BEACHES! As a
throwback to the days when the
Daytona 500 raced on the hard-packed
white sands of Daytona Beach, youre
allowed to drive your car on the beach
and park on the sand. Access ramps are
clearly marked all along Atlantic
Avenue, and a great place to start is at
the Ponce Inlet Jetty.
[ Cars
13. TOUR THE SPEEDWAY! NASCAR
fans will love the tours of the Speedway.
Youre taken around the track and can
see just how steep the corners are, pose
at the victory lane podium, and explore
the garages. And theres a museum
where you can pose next to last years
winning car. 1801 W International
Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach
14. DRINK WHERE NASCAR
STARTED! At Racings North Turn, you
can eat, drink and be merry right on the
spot where the Daytona 500 started on
the beach. This historic bar has tons of
cool memorabilia to look at. 4511 South
Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet
REPORTING BY LOLA AUGUSTINE BROWN
GRAPHIC BY BRIAN HUGHES/TORONTO STAR