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If you’re craving a little culture during your stay in the Daytona Beach area, count on the array of local galleries and live concerts to offer you a dose of creativity. Located just north of downtown Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach offers its own unique vibe and artsy events.

Just down the road from Daytona Beach is New Smyrna Beach, a seaside town with a rich history. This year, the town is celebrating its 250^th anniversary, which will culminate with a weekend event at the New Smyrna Beach Museum of History on June 16, 2018. The museum will be aglow with activity and will host a wide variety of exhibits, local history displays and interactive areas featuring the area’s rich past. 

Come out to celebrate springtime temperatures, fresh seafood and our wonderful riverfront at Riverfest on the Halifax! It’s a fun-filled three-day event that the whole family can enjoy. With plenty of food, attractions, vendors and waterfront activities, Riverfest is sure to keep your crew smiling all weekend long. Riverfest is the perfect way to get a taste for the food, fun and people that make this such a special place. 

May 6–12 marks National Tourism Week, and we have plenty of reasons to join the celebrations here in Daytona Beach. Tourism positively impacts our local economy, boosts local businesses and allows for meaningful connections with people from all over — and it’s no wonder why people want to come! From historic sugar mill ruins to endless eco-friendly adventures, there’s no end to the fun that awaits in Daytona Beach. 

Daytona Beach’s Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) offers something — lots of somethings, actually — for everyone in the family. The area’s largest museum hosts over 30,000 objects, from fine art and fossilized skeletons to Coca-Cola memorabilia and an interactive children’s museum. MOAS, located in the lush, 90-acre Tuscawilla Preserve, is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate and is nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. 

Don’t miss Daytona Beach’s oldest beachside home, where history comes alive. The beautifully restored Lilian Place was built in 1884 by Laurence Thompson, one of the city’s first settlers. The house is named for his daughter Lilian (1873–1934), who lived there until her death. This historic home is a great example of Italianate High Victorian architecture — one of only two in Volusia County, Florida — and features high ceilings, crown moldings and heart-of-pine floors. 

Daytona Beach may be best known for its 23 miles of white-sand beaches and endless waterfront adventures, but it certainly offers its fair share of indoor activities, too. The Florida sunshine prevails most days of the year, but spring showers have been known to happen. When they do, fear not — your family still has lots of entertainment options.

In addition to its endless adventures, winding waters and sunny skies, Daytona Beach is home to a number of higher education institutions. These schools bring an element of culture and prestige to the area —not to mention fun sports teams to root for! So, if you are looking to earn a bachelor’s degree by the beach, you have lots of options located

Looking for a vacation experience that’s out of this world? Join us at the Peabody Auditorium in the heart of Daytona Beach on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, for an unforgettable evening with Theresa Caputo. 

Feeling inspired by Daytona Beach’s expansive shoreline, quiet marshes and dripping Spanish moss? This coming Monday, February 26, head to Marina View Event Center and Restaurant, where a new kind of “night out” awaits residents and vacationers alike. PaintNite provides a chance to connect with people, unleash your artistic spirit and share plenty