GRAND SEAS REOPENING
Daytrips from Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is loaded with fun for the entire family with all the watersports and activities along the beach,
the Speedway, Boardwalk, and more however jumping in the car and driving no more than an hour brings
unique experiences to enhance your next Daytona Beach vacation.
Great experiences and attractions, so close by.
ST. AUGUSTINE (53.8 miles/1 hour drive)
The nation’s oldest city makes for a tranquil and historic day trip from Grand Seas in Daytona Beach. A host of tourist
trolleys hit most major sites, including the historical attraction Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (admission $15
adults, $14 seniors, $9 ages 6-12, FREE 5 and under; 11 Magnolia Ave., 904-829-3168) and the St. Augustine
Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (admission $12.95 adults, $10.95 seniors and ages 12 and under; 81 Lighthouse
Ave., 904-829-0745).
On King Street, find former, luxury 19th-century hotels from magnate Henry Flagler at what today are Flagler College
and the Lightner Museum (admission $10 adults, $5 students and ages 12-18, FREE under 12; 75 King St., 904-
824-2874). Both offer Tiffany glass, elegant wood and stonework and quiet gardens with fountains. The museum’s
light-filled Ballroom Gallery sits around and above what used to be the world’s largest indoor pool — the floor of
which now hosts art shops and the Cafe Alcazar restaurant. Tours of the nearby Whetstone Chocolate factory are
also popular — reservations are recommended (tickets $8 adults, $5.50 ages 5-17, FREE under 5; 139 King St.,
904-217-0275).
Horse-drawn carriages are common on quiet Aviles Street, which dates to 1573 and is the oldest public street in
North America. More activity can be found a block over on St. George Street, a pedestrian mall with many shops,
bars and restaurants.
https://www.visitstaugustine.com/
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