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Stretching along Florida’s Atlantic Coast in Daytona Beach, the Daytona Beach Boardwalk is a historic oceanfront promenade blending retro charm with modern fun since its early 20th-century origins. Spanning a vibrant stretch at 12 North Ocean Avenue, it features arcades, carnival rides, and shops, with highlights like the 1,000-foot Joyland Amusement Center offering go-karts, mini golf, and a Ferris wheel for panoramic ocean views. Unique attractions include seasonal fireworks, live music, and events like Bandshell Read more…

At the heart of Daytona Beach, Florida, the Daytona Beach Boardwalk Amusements, within the historic boardwalk at 12 North Ocean Avenue, is a vibrant hub of classic seaside fun. Evolving from early 1900s attractions, it features Joyland Amusement Center with thrilling rides like the Slingshot, go-karts, and a Ferris wheel offering sweeping Atlantic views. Arcades, bumper cars, and carnival games cater to all ages, while seasonal events like fireworks and live music at the Bandshell Read more…

Sprawled across 100 acres in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market is a bustling year-round haven for bargain hunters and foodies, operating since 1981 as one of the largest markets in the South. Located at 1425 Tomoka Farms Road, just minutes from the Atlantic’s wide sands, it draws over 2.5 million visitors annually with its 1,000 booths offering everything from antiques and collectibles to fresh produce and handmade crafts. Unique features include Read more…

Iconic in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Daytona International Speedway stands as the “World Center of Racing,” a 2.5-mile tri-oval track opened in 1959 by NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., revolutionizing motorsports with its high-banked turns allowing speeds over 200 mph. Located at 1801 West International Speedway Boulevard, just inland from Daytona’s famous beaches, it hosts legendary events like the Daytona 500—”The Great American Race”—set for February 15, 2026, drawing global crowds for heart-pounding action. Unique Read more…

Nestled in the heart of Daytona Beach, Florida, Daytona Lagoon is a vibrant waterpark and family entertainment center that has been splashing fun since 1992, evolving into a dual wet-and-dry attraction perfect for all ages. Located at 601 Earl Street, just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, it features a thrilling waterpark with over a dozen slides like the high-speed Kraken’s Revenge and Blackbeard’s Revenge, a massive wave pool, lazy river, and kiddie areas for tots. Read more…

Tucked within Constitution Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the Deerfield Beach Arboretum is a serene 9-acre “Tree Zoo” established in 1995 by the Friends of the Arboretum, showcasing over 200 exotic trees from five continents in a wheelchair-accessible haven. Located at 2841 Northeast 21st Avenue, it’s open daily from sunrise to sundown, with free entry, making it an inviting escape. Unique features include categorized gardens like Flowering Tropical Fruit, Palms, Wetlands, Bamboo, Natives, and a Read more…

Housed in a historic 1920s residence on the National Register, the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum in DeLand, Florida, preserves WWII aviation heritage since opening in 1995 as a nonprofit run by volunteers. Located at 910 Biscayne Boulevard at DeLand Municipal Airport, it’s open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, with free admission (donations appreciated). Unique features include exhibits on the DeLand Naval Air Station (1942-1946), with artifacts, photos, and memorabilia from all Read more…

Overlooking scenic Lake Ida in Delray Beach, Florida, the Delray Beach Playhouse is one of South Florida’s oldest nonprofit community theaters, founded in 1947 and thriving with thousands of members and volunteers. Located at 950 Northwest 9th Street, it hosts Off-Broadway plays, musicals, cabarets, tributes, and children’s productions in an intimate 238-seat venue. Unique features include the new 2025-2026 Cabaret Season with stars like Tovah Feldshuh and Jeff Harnar, plus mainstage shows like “The Pajama Read more…

Spanning 775,000 square feet in Dania Beach, Florida, the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) is the largest design campus in the South, opened in 1985 as a hub for interior professionals and now open to the public. Located at 1855 Griffin Road, it’s open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free entry. Unique features include over 100 showrooms showcasing luxury furnishings, fabrics, and kitchens from brands like Poggenpohl and The Rug Company, plus Read more…

Transformed from a pineapple plantation in the 1920s to a luxury enclave, Miami’s Design District is a creative neighborhood north of downtown, evolving since the 1990s into a global design hub through visionary developer Craig Robins. Located between Northeast 36th and 41st Streets, it’s open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m., with free access. Unique features include over 120 flagship stores like Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and Dior, interspersed with public Read more…