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Things to Do at Daytona Beach
Daytona International Speedway Swimming, Surfing, Fishing and Strolling at Daytona Beach The Daytona Flea Market is said to be one of the world's largest markets. The outdoor booths are covered for protection from an occasional shower and over 100 antique vendors have set up shop in an air-conditioned building. The market is open year round with free parking. Locals buy their fresh farm produce at the Farmer's Market on City Island. Enjoy a front row seat at the Daytona Beach Kennel Club and dine in the upstairs restaurant. You must be 18 years old to enter the betting area. Admission is $1.00, free matinees for seniors and grand stand seating is .50 cents - $1.75. The Halifax Historical Museum is housed in a former bank built around 1912. It is filled with local history and a superb collection of Timucuan artifacts. A ball gown worn at Lincoln's inauguration is on display. In 1956 the Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista donated his art collection to the city. The collection includes many paintings and can be seen at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The Florida section contains the skeleton of a Pleistocene giant ground sloth. Planetarium shows are conducted daily. Classic Corvettes can be viewed at the Klassic Auto Museum. A wonderful selection of cars, motorcycles and racing memorabilia will fascinate everyone. Step back into the 1950's at the soda shop and gift shop. Daytona Beach is big on festivals - whatever your taste. Try the Chowder Festival, the Seafood Festival or the Seaside Fiesta. Spring brings the Jazz Festival to Riverside Park. Arts and crafts, auctions, air shows and antique festivals are just a few of the events in Daytona Beach. The month of December is filled with Christmas Parades, sidewalk sales, historic home tours and the elegant Lighted Christmas Boat Parade. February is racing month with the famous Daytona 500. |
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