Daytona Beach

A wonderful mishmash of everything from Cuban art to Coca-Cola relics to a 13ft giant sloth skeleton. — Lonely Planet

The wide beaches here are lounge-worthy, but thanks to Daytona’s role as a motoring mecca for the Daytona 500 (mid-Feb.), driving is permitted on the sands. — Travel + Leisure

Marking this prime spot is the bright-red, century-old Ponce de León Inlet Light Station, a National Historic Monument and museum. — Fodor's

Memorabilia from the early days of beach automobile racing are on display here as are...photographs, Native American and Civil War artifacts, a postcard exhibit, and a video that details city history. — Fodor's

Daytona Beach's pier and retro boardwalk offer old-fashioned seaside amusements. — Afar Magazine

Learn about the area’s ecosystems from the St. Johns River to the Atlantic Ocean, observe the sea turtle and bird rehabilitation center and play in the stingray touch tank. — Where

Choose from a bevy of kid-friendly activities at this year-round attraction includes arcade, 27 holes of miniature golf, lazer tag and a rock wall. — Where

The waterfront estate and its formal gardens host daily tours and an annual lineup of events and exhibits; there's also a permanent exhibit of Hungarian folk art and Boy Scout memorabilia. — Fodor's

The museum based at Daytona State College hosts rotating exhibits, film screenings, receptions and lectures. — Where

This is a stretch of Daytona Beach, Florida. There are so many exciting things to do here on this beach and many interesting people to watch...check it out! — Afar Magazine

Part of the Museum of Arts & Sciences complex, this striking must-see museum, designed to look like a rural Floridian house, tells the story of the Sunshine State. — Lonely Planet