Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.ponceinlet.org
; 4931 S Peninsula Dr; adult/child $5/1.50; 10am-6pm winter, to 9pm sum-
mer)
About 6 miles south of Daytona Beach, it's 203 steps to the top of Florida's tallest
lighthouse.
Daytona Beach
BEACH
(per car $5)
This stretch of sand was once the city's raceway. You can still drive sections
at a strictly enforced top speed of 10mph. Or rent an ATV, fat-tired cruiser or recumbent
trike. Water sports rentals are ubiquitous.
Daytona International Speedway
RACETRACK
( 800-748-7467;
www.daytonaintlspeedway.com
;
1801 W International Speedway Blvd; tickets
from $20, adult tours $16-23, child 6-12 $10-17)
The Holy Grail of raceways has a diverse race
schedule. Ticket prices accelerate rapidly for the big races, headlined by the
Daytona
500
in February, but you can wander the massive stands for free on nonrace days. Two
first-come, first-served
tram tours
take in the track, pits and behind-the-scenes areas.
Real fanatics can indulge in the
Richard Petty Driving Experience
( 800-237-3889;
www.drivepetty.com
)
, where you can either ride shotgun ($84 to $135) around the track or
take a day to become the driver ($550 to $3200); check schedule online.
Sleeping
Daytona lodging is plentiful and spans all budgets and styles. Prices soar during events;
book well ahead.
Shores
RESORT$$$
( 386-767-7350;
www.shoresresort.com
; 2637 N Atlantic Ave; r from $109; )
One of
Daytona's most elegant offerings, this chic, beachfront boutique has hand-striped walls, a
full-service spa and sophisticated color palette.
August Seven Inn
B&B$$$
( 386-248-8420;
www.jpaugust.net
;
1209 S Peninsula Dr; r $140-225; )
The
friendly innkeepers of this gorgeous B&B have stocked it with period antiques and styl-
ish deco, creating a soothing haven from Daytona's typical Nascar-and-spring-break car-
nival.
Tropical Manor
RESORT$$$
