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Marine Science Center The Marine Science Center features many interactive exhibits that help visitors learn about the marine habitat and marine wildlife. Some of the exhibits include a 5,000-gallon artificial reef aquarium, a stingray touch pool, the Mary Keller Seabird Rehabilitation Sanctuary, the Nature Trail, and a bird observation tower. http://vacationidea.com/florida/marine-science-center. html AREA EXPERIENCES Pure Island Tours – Light-N-Up LED Paddle Boarding Tours Light up the night as you glide across the Indian River Lagoon on a Pure Island Tours paddleboard featuring our patent-pending, multi-colored, multi-function LED lighting system with 16 color options that you control with the click of a button on your personal remote. Join dolphins, manatees and ospreys in celebrating the sunset from the perfect vantage point on your Pure Island SUP, and then relax with friends and enjoy the light show after the sun goes down as you paddle back to shore. All tours are accompanied by an experienced guide, include instruction, and a short onshore introduction to paddleboarding. Our unique “Light-N-Up” tours begin daily, approximately 45 minutes prior to sunset. Join us and “Light-N-Up!” http://www.pureisland.com/sup-tours.html Richard Petty Driving Experience April 6, 7, 16-20 and 23-27 Daytona has plenty in store for visitors who feel the need for speed. At the Richard Petty Driving Experience, you can drive a real NASCAR race car or take a NASCAR Ride down the Daytona International Speedway. https://www.drivepetty.com/race-tracks/https-www- drivepetty-com-race-tracks-daytona-international- speedway/ New Fishing Pier at Smyrna Dunes Park The City of New Smyrna Beach celebrated the grand opening of a brand new riverside fishing pier at Smyrna Dunes Park! The 350-ft pier is on the east shore of the Intracoastal Waterway. This is a prime spot for fishing enthusiasts who are looking to get a great catch in the Red Fish Capital of the World. https://www.volusia.org/services/public-works/coastal- division/coastal-parks/smyrna-dunes-park.stml 20 SPRING 2019 | VACATIONmode