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Groups can experience endless fun when visiting Daytona Beach, located along east central Florida bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Daytona Beach area includes several cities and towns including Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, Holly Hill, and South Daytona. Today home to a vibrant arts scene, dining, shopping, and an amazing collection of parks, preserves, and outdoor activities, Daytona Beach has long been famous for its iconic expansive beaches and rich auto racing history.
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With a track tour at Daytona International Speedway, go behind the scenes and discover this renowned facility known as the “World Center of Racing.” Take a ride through the infield, see the 31-degree banking up close, visit Victory Lane, and view this year’s winning Daytona 500 car. Also included is a ticket to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, which honors all forms of racing. Be sure to save time for shopping in the gift shop.
LEARN
Immerse your group in the nationally accredited, Smithsonian-affiliated Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS), a 100,000-square-foot facility that houses more than 30,000 objects, including one of the finest collections of American art in the Southeast, Sub-Saharan African artifacts, Chinese art, and the largest and most comprehensive collection of decorative arts in the South.
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It’s also popular for its Prehistory of Florida gallery, featuring Florida’s giant ground sloth skeleton, a state-of-the-art planetarium, and the Root Family Museum that displays restored railroad cars, antique automobiles, and the largest collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia in Florida. The Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, which is also on the MOAS campus, is home to the largest collection of Florida-based art in the world.
EXPLORE
Enjoy spectacular, 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, and more at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Completed in 1887, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in Florida. This majestic facility, tucked away in the charming town of Ponce Inlet, stretches 175 feet into the sky. Climb 203 steps to the top for some truly breathtaking scenery and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. The lush, surrounding grounds feature a wealth of historical and nautical treasures. Ponce Inlet Lighthouse’s on-site museum features a rare Fresnel lens exhibit, artifacts on lighthouse life, shipwrecks, a gift shop, and more.
Cruise the waters of the stunning Halifax River with a 75-minute narrated eco-boat tour with World Famous Boat Tours. See the wildlife, including dolphins in their natural habitat, and learn about the river’s vibrant ecosystem and interesting information and facts about the Daytona Beach area.
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Experience the magic of fire under the stars with Beach Campfires, which provides a full-service fire experience on the shores of the world-famous Daytona Beach. Your group can relax in comfy Adirondack chairs next to a crackling campfire while gazing at the starlit sky. You can add additional amenities such as gourmet franks, s’mores, glow-in-the-dark bocce, and more! Group rates are available for parties of 25 and more.
For more information about group travel to the Daytona Beach area, call Tour & Travel Sales Manager Karen DiGiacomo at 386-255-0415, ext. 133, or visit daytonabeach.com/travel-trade.
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Daytona Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
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