• The sunset over Daytona BeachSunrise image by Doug Leugers from Fotolia.com
  
  Daytona Beach, Florida resides in the northern part of the state, along the Atlantic coast and just 90 miles south of Jacksonville. Boasting warm year-round weather, the temperature rarely dips below 58 degrees, even in the coldest month of January. As a result, Daytona Beach offers some popular outdoor activities and attractions.
  
  

Daytona International Speedway

• The Daytona International Speedway plays host to a series of races throughout year, including the Daytona 500, the premiere event in all of NASCAR. The Daytona 500 Experience, an interactive complex featuring games and rides relating to NASCAR, resides directly outside the speedway. The facility also offers a souvenir shop, an IMAX theater and a hall of fame area honoring the sport's most revered athletes. Guests can enjoy a 30-minute tour of the facility, schedule and weather permitting.
  
  Daytona International Speedway
  
  1801 W. International Speedway Blvd.
  
  Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  
  800-748-7467
  
  daytonainternationalspeedway.com
  
  

Museum of Arts & Sciences

• As the name indicates, the Museum of Arts & Sciences examines arts and sciences in the past and present. The museum boasts galleries dedicated to American, Chinese and Cuban art. They also have exhibits detailing Florida's recent and pre-historic past. A theater resides on the premises, running films daily relating to arts and sciences. The museum also features a sculpture garden, an interactive children's center, two railway cars and a planetarium outfitted with a laser show.
  
  Museum of Arts & Sciences
  
  352 S. Nova Rd.
  
  Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
  
  386-255-0285
  
  moas.org
  
  

Daytona Lagoon

• The Daytona Lagoon, a family entertainment center, operates year round, although the Lagoon Waterpark is only open when the temperature rises above 65 degrees. The water-park features a wave pool, a lazy river, and more than 10 water slides. Dry attractions include an 18-hole miniature golf course, a laser tag arena, an arcade and a carousel. Additional attractions include a go-kart raceway, a rock wall and a free fall ride. Guests can reserve a private room for birthday parties as well.
  
  Daytona Lagoon
  
  601 Earl St.
  
  Daytona Beach, FL 32118
  
  386-254-5020
  
  daytonalagoon.com