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Daytona Beach

Description: An exciting Beach on the Atlantic Ocean coastline 23 miles long. Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, ... more

Daytona Beach ... USA. Daytona Beach is a year-round resort area, and home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach Community College, and Keiser University, and the University of Central Florida Daytona Beach Campus. The city is historically known for its motorsports, with both Daytona International Speedway and the old Daytona Beach Road Course having hosted races for over a century.

Newest Review: ... Daytona is you really shouldnt miss it. The tour lasts about half an hour but I cant recall how much it was, but not extortionate otherwise we would have thought twice about doing it. You can also purchase racing memorabilia and browse the various stalls and race cars around the stadium. If shopping of a different nature is more your "thing", you could leave hubby to do all this ... more

... and go over the road to the Volusia Shopping mall for a spot of retail therapy. JC Penney is one of the department stores in this mall. There is also a good food court here giving a wide range of Chinese, Italian, American food. Venturing further, h...more

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Daytona Beach: Daytona, Florida (615 words)
by - written on 17/05/05 (Very useful, 84 readings)
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I have mixed feelings about Daytona, but having travelled to Orlando on holiday, it was one of the places I felt I had to see. It is approximately one to one and a half hours drive from Orlando and very, very different from the commercialism of Orlando/Disney. When we were there it was the build up to the Daytona 500 and it was very busy. We visited Daytona Speedway when the cars were practising and did the "tour" where a small train takes you through the tunnel on the infield, awesome, you really dont realise the sheer scale of the place until you are in the middle of it. You are given all the information you need to know about the Speedway and if you are ... Read the complete review

Great off-season place to stay in FL (255 words)
by - written on 16/07/01 (Very useful, 98 readings)
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Any racing fan can tell you that the Datyona 500 is the Super Bowl of racing, but there's more to Daytona Beach than racing. Pleasant weather almost year-round make it an excellent beach-lover destination. The locals are very friendly because they know that tourism is their biggest industry. Having lived there for two years, I have first-hand experience with their true Southern charm and hospitality. This delightful vacationing atmospehere and its location make Daytona Beach an excellent base for Florida touring. The Kennedy Space Center, Disney World, and Universal Studios are all less than 2 hours away. Perfect for day trips during an extended stay. There ... Read the complete review