Tourist Attractions

A Tiny Cruise Line
401 S. Beach St.
904-226-2343
http://www.daytonabeach.com/daytona/dynaindex.html?DID=32
Family friendly: Yes
The candy-striped awnings of A Tiny Cruise Line's 1890s-style boat can be seen moving up the Halifax River on a regular basis. Tours view historic homes, lush islands, and busy marinas.

Historic Attractions

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
4931 S. Peninsula Dr.
904-761-1821
Fax: 904-761-1821
http://www.ponceinlet.org/
Family friendly: Yes
By 1884, this 175-foot historic lighthouse was being built by engineer Francis Hopkinson Smith to prevent the rising number of shipwrecked mariners in the area. The grounds today display historical artifacts and have a gift shop. The climb to the top--all 203 steps--provides a stunning view of Dayton Beach and the surrounding land and water.

Arts, Culture, and Science

The Daytona Playhouse
100 Jessamine Blvd.
904-255-2431
Family friendly: Yes
The Daytona Playhouse offers live theater on a spring-through-autumn schedule. Call for a current schedule of shows and times.

The Halifax Historical Museum
252 South Beach St.
904-255-6976
Fax: 904-255-7605
http://halifaxhistorical.org
Family friendly: Yes
Founded in 1949 and housed within an old Merchant's Bank Building, The Halifax Historical Society promises to "gather and preserve the history of the Halifax River area and present it to the public in an interesting and educational manner."

The Museum of Arts and Sciences
1040 Museum Blvd.
904-255-0285
http://www.mos.org
Family friendly: Yes
The Museum of Arts and Sciences presents multi-cultural exhibits on its 60-acre campus. Permanent exhibitions include a Cuban wing, an African wing, a prehistory of Florida wing, and the Dow Gallery of American Art.

Parks and Beaches

Volusia County Beach
904-239-7873 (information on beach conditions and driving restrictions)
Family friendly: Yes
Lifeguards are stationed in high-profile locations throughout the year supervising the 23 miles of beach. Also, the city makes a special effort to make the beach handicap accessible by offering free loans of special beach wheelchairs.