ARTS & CULTURE Climb the steps of Florida’s tallest lighthouse and retrace over a century of maritime history at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum in Ponce Inlet. Discover your passion for opera with captivating seasonal performances by Vero Beach Opera in Vero Beach. Tour the 19th-century home built by the founder of Stetson hats, whose family used the Stetson Mansion in DeLand as a winter retreat to impress guests with outstanding design features. Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens is a living tribute to art, history, and nature—offering interactive garden walks and guided tours that honor both creative expression and the legacy of veterans. Catch a Broadway show or musical within view of the picturesque Indian River at the 100-plus-year-old Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce. PONCE DE LEON INLET LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM, PONCE INLET Roundhouse Creative CENTRAL EAST ATTRACTIONS KEY TO SYMBOLS: = Certified Visitor Information Centers Eat, Drink & Nightlife DAYTONA BEACH Azure at The Shores Resort & Spa Coastal-inspired dining with ocean views, craft drinks & fresh local flavors at Azure Oceanfront. Metro Diner Daytona Beach metrodiner.com/locations/florida/daytona-beach Metro Diner offers a diverse menu featuring comfort food favorites & breakfast all day. Things to Do CAPE CANAVERAL Victory Casino Cruises victorycasinocruises.com Full Vegas-style gambling ship that sails twice daily from Port Canaveral, Tuesdays through Sundays. shoresresort.com/dining/azure-oceanfront-dining FORT PIERCE Crabby’s Dockside -Ft. Pierce crabbysdocksideftpierce.com Waterfront dining with pristine views of the Fort Pierce Inlet and Indian River Lagoon The Blind Turtle at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort daytonahilton.com/dining/the-blind-turtle A laid-back, oceanfront bar in Daytona Beach. The Wizard of Oz Museum wizardofozflorida.com Over 2000 Wizard of Oz artifacts and movie props. Immersive Van Gogh and Wizard of Oz Experience. MELBOURNE Metro Diner Melbourne metrodiner.com/locations/florida/melbourne Metro Diner offers breakfast all day, award-winning comfort food & great service in a classic diner Crabby’s Oceanside Inside and Outside waterfront dining with pristine views of Daytona Beach crabbysoceanside.com COCOA BEACH Fin Expeditions finexpeditions.com Top Rated Bioluminescence Dolphin Manatee & Sunset Kayak Tours. See Reviews on Google & TripAdvisor Doc Bales’ Grill at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort Outdoor terrace dining or indoor dining overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. NEW SMYRNA BEACH Crabby’s Bar & Grill New Smryna Beach crabbysnsb.com Oceanfront dining, live music, fresh local seafood, and handcrafted signature cocktails. daytonahilton.com/dining/doc-bales-grill Ron Jon Surf Shop -Cocoa Beach ronjonsurfshop.com The World’s Largest Surf Shop and Ron Jon’s “One of a Kind” flagship facility. Don Ricos at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort Tex-mex inspired sports bar featuring signature margaritas, daily specials & tons of sports coverage daytonahilton.com/dining/don-ricos-sports-bar-grill Flagler Tavern flaglertavern.com SEBASTIAN Blackfins Restaurant at Capt. Hiram’s Resort hirams.com/riverfront-restaurant/blackfins Blackfins Restaurant is a beautiful riverfront restaurant in Sebastian, FL. DAYTONA BEACH Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure daytonaaquariumandrainforest.com An Interactive Educational Experience Featuring Animals from Both Land and Sea! McCoys Rum Room at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort Daytona bar featuring specialty cocktails with Atlantic views overlooking the Historic Clock Tower. daytonahilton.com/dining/mccoys-rum-room Daytona Flea & Farmers Market daytonafleamarket.com Has 2 climate controlled shopping malls and over three miles of shopping. OFFICIAL FLORIDA VACATION GUIDE • 97
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