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museum spans about 5,000 sq . ft . with a 1,300 sq . ft . courtyard .
🚘 Potter ’ s Wax Museum : Potter ’ s Wax Museum is America ’ s first and oldest wax museum . It ’ s a place to have fun while learning about history and culture through the people who made it . You ’ ll stand next to Harry Potter , his friends Hermione and Ron and his mortal enemy , Voldemort . You ’ ll see Presidents Abraham Lincoln , George Washington , John Adams and others . Benjamin Franklin , Cleopatra , Ponce de Leon and Elvis are also here – along with Annie Oakley and Davy Crockett . Come with the family , bring your group or come on your own . Be sure to bring your camera – photography is not only allowed but it ’ s also encouraged !
🚘 St . Augustine Ecotours : St . Augustine Eco Tours was founded as an educational resource for the local and extended community . The goal of our programs is on-water interpretive experiences that focus on environmental education , conservation and wildlife and habitat protection . They have boating expeditions , kayak adventures and sailing excursions .
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🚘 Daytona Lagoon : A full day of fun awaits for the entire family – whether you prefer thrilling water slides , a wave pool swim , a multi-level family splash and play center or simply relaxing and floating along the lazy river , there are many ways for family water park time . If that is not enough , or you prefer staying dry for your visit , try out the family entertainment center where you can compete in laser tag , race against each other at the beach side ’ s only go-kart track , play and win in their MEGA Arcade or see who has the best putting skills on their 18 holes of mini-golf .
🚘 Marine Discovery Center : The center has indoor saltwater Marine Exhibits . Outdoor attractions include wildflower and butterfly gardens , a nature playscape , fitness stations and a salt marsh . To get out on the water , book a kayak or boat tour . Admission to the facility & grounds is free . Programs have fees .
🚘 Reptile Discovery Center : Enjoy a walk on the beautiful outdoor nature trail where you will see all kinds of reptile species -- lizards , alligators , tortoises and more -- active and sunning in their natural enclosures . The indoor exhibits house rattlesnakes , h Aerial photo Daytona Lagoon water park
cobras , mambas and many other snakes from all over the world . New this year to those displays are a rare white rattlesnake and a taipan . The live venom extraction program -- given at 11:30 a . m . and 3:00 p . m . Thursday through Saturday and at 11:30 a . m . on
h Sea Turtles being cared for at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet , FL
Sunday -- is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat !
🚘 Marine Science Center : Through innovative learning experiences , visitors can view seabird and sea turtle rehabilitation , get hands-on in a teaching lab and explore exhibit galleries and a nature trail that illustrate the story of marine life in Volusia County .
🚘 Museum of Arts and Sciences : The museum has an interactive children ’ s museum and a planetarium . The Children ’ s Museum is home to interactive exhibits that demonstrate various principles of science , including a racetrack , doctor and radiologist exhibits , tennis ball launcher , video light microscope , a make-believe pizza parlor and more !
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Each of these counties has a variety of parks , walking trails and other outdoor events that are ideal for the family . Please check with the attractions before embarking on your adventure to find out hours , restrictions and costs . With such amazing attractions in our backyard , a staycation can be varied and exciting every day !
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