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Miami may have a reputation like Florida’s party capital, but if you are looking for lively nightlife, beautiful smooth sandy beaches and epic attractions, then Daytona Beach is a much more exciting alternative.
Daytona is not only one of the most famous beach destinations in America and is full of fun things to see and do.
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You will find beachborns and fine food experiences, historical locations and the traditional pleasure of Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier.
This is why this pleasure The destination of Florida is increasing in popularity.
Epic attractions
One of the most famous attractions in Daytona Beach is the iconic Daytona 500 Nascar -Racewhich will be held this year on February 16.
This is the seasonal Nascar Cup Series race, but there are also other races that take place on the Daytona Beach Speedway throughout the year.
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If you are not interested in car racing, don’t worry, Daytona Beach is the home of a Nice promenade. You will find rides, games, gift shops and snack bars here. It is all the traditional pleasure of the fair!
Away from these iconic attractions, 2025 is a great year to visit Daytona Beach, thanks to the huge number of new attractions that are being opened in the area this year.
The Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure will open its second development phase this year. This makes an indoor rainforest of 55,000 square base open where you can see primates, sloths and tropical birds.
The aquarium aspect of the attraction is already open (opened in 2024) with a huge shark tank and two touch pools. Recognition costs $ 28.95 per adult.
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If you are more interested in historical attractions, then the long -awaited Constance D. Hunter Historic Hotel Museum will open this year in Daytona.
Originally a hotel that was built in the 1880s, this is one of the oldest standing structures in the area and has been restored to present the original late 19th-century furniture and decor.
New and handy escape routes
Daytona Beach has its own handy airport. The International Airport from Daytona Beach is close to the international speedway and just 3.4 miles away from the beach.
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You can fly from Westchester County in New York to Daytona Beach International Airport.
From February 13 you can fly from Hartford, Connecticut and Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina. From February 14, an extra flight will be introduced from Providence, Rhode Island.
All four these flights are managed by Breeze Airways.
Avelo Airlines has also announced two new services to Daytona Beach. They will perform new non-stop services from Hartford Connecticut and Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (close to Charlotte).
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Avelo will also resume his non -stop service between Daytona Beach and Wilmington Airport in Delaware.
Prices vary depending on your departure port, but a non -stop return flight from Hartford to Daytona Beach costs $ 77 Based on a weekday from April 3 – April 10.
A beautiful beach
It would be impossible to talk about visiting Daytona Beach without mentioning the beach itself.
This is a huge beach that covered 23 miles with white sand that is no less than 500 feet wide at EB.
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One of the things that makes Daytona Beach unique is that you can ride on parts of the beach that attracts motorbikes from the country from all over the country.
But if you are more interested in water sports than in Motorsport, you can also learn to surf the waves here, or on quieter days, you can hire a padleboard, kayak or canoe.
The Daytona Beach Surfing School Offers lessons to beginners with prizes from $ 60 for AONE-Hour session or $ 100 for a two-hour session.
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And if you are an adrenaline Junkie who is looking for something more exciting, then you can also enjoy the sensation of Jet -ski, parasailing or even making a banana boats here.
This is a busy beach that can be busy during the high season thanks to the abundance of things to do. But with so much space and so many different options, there is a side of Daytona Beach that will work for everyone.
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