Riverside Park, New Smyrna Beach
Lovely spot on the river, with shade under the overpass, a gorgeous playground, and an interesting Greek pavilion with history plaques and stained glass.
Blue Spring State Park, near DeLand
A spring where you can swim, snorkel and tube in clear, cool water under the shade of tropical trees that stretch high above you.
Stetson University, DeLand
Gorgeous red-brick buildings amongst old trees and palm gardens, a few blocks from DeLand's main strip.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Bch
Paradise for airplane geeks and other techies! Where most commercial pilots are trained.
Flagler Ave cafes and beach, New Smyrna Beach
Cute, walkable street with cafes, gift shops, and a surf shop, ending at the beach boardwalk.
Inlet Harbor Marina, Ponce Inlet, Daytona
Cute marina where kids can watch boats lifted high by huge forklifts.
Museum of Arts and Sciences, Daytona Beach
Children's wing that is packed with fun hands-on exhibits for school-aged children, plus hodge podge art wings.
Mary Bethune House, Daytona Beach
Small, historic house filled with mementos of Mary McLeod Bethune, an inspiring woman.
Hontoon Island, DeLand
Huge island in St John River with hiking trails, indian shell mound, playground, one-room exhibit, and gift/camping shop.
De Leon Springs State Park, DeLand
Headspring enclosed in concrete pool, which has advantages and disadvantages.
Daytona Beach
Pale sand, shallow entry to the water, but cars driving by on the sand and awful architecture.
Alexander Springs
Called a spring, but more like a river, with a small white sand area where kids can play.