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Daytona International Speedway is a NASCAR track in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Major Attractions
Daytona Beach is dominated by Motorsports and the Daytona International Speedway. The main artery that passes by the racetrack was even renamed from "Volusia Avenue" to "International Speedway Boulevard."


 * Daytona International Speedway, 1801 West International Speedway Blvd., 1-800-PIT-SHOP, . This NASCAR track is the home of the famous Daytona 500 race held annually in February, as well as other races throughout the year. A complete fan guide is downloadable.


 * Daytona 500 Experience, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. next to the Daytona Speedway, . Called the "Ultimate Motorsports Attraction," hands-on attractions and interactive diplays allow visitors to learn about the thrill of racing and learn about the history of the sport. There are ride simulators that give riders the experience of racing and riding in the Daytona 500 and an IMAX theater.

Other Attractions

 * Daytona Beach Kennel Club, 960 S. Willamson Blvd., Phone: (386) 252-6484. Offers live Greyhound racing along with simulcast Greyhound, Thoroughbred, Harness, and Jai-Alai wagering from premier tracks around the country. Poker Room features 7-Card Stud, Hold Em, 5-Card Stud. Also features Cabaret Deli and Pavilion Clubhouse Restaurant.


 * Daytona Lagoon, 601 Earl Street, (386) 254-5020. Daytona Lagoon Water Park and Family Entertainment Center offers hours of splash-filled fun and games for the entire company, youth group or party, offering miniature golf, go-karts, lazer tag, and more.


 * The Boardwalk


 * Main Street Pier


 * Air Florida Helicopter Rides

Events

 * Bike Week - Annual Motorcycle Rally, usually held around the first ten days of March, sponsored by the Daytona Beach-Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce. Traffic during this event tends to be horrible, particularly in the areas of Main Street and Beach Street. The Daytona 200 Motorcycle race is held at Daytona International Speedway during Bike Week as well.
 * Biketoberfest - Annual Motorcycle Rally, usually held the week immediately following Columbus Day in October, sponsored by The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Usually held on a smaller scale than the March Bike Week, however the event appears to draw more participants every year.
 * Datyona 500 Race
 * Turkey Run

Cinema

 * AMC Volusia Square 8 Theatres, 2455 West International Speedway Blvd., +1 386 258-1146.
 * Ocean Walk Movies 10, 250 North Atlantic Avenue, Ocean Walk Shoppes, +1 386 238-5252.

Cruises
The Halifax Harbor Marina is located on Beach Street, and is the departure point for several boat cruises along the Halifax River.


 * A Tiny Cruise Line, 401 S. Beach Street, Phone: (386)226-2343. Take a tour down the Halifax River discovering the history of the river and the sites on each shore. A lovely way to see some places not visible from the road.


 * The River Queen II,, Phone: (386) 254-7560. Paddle wheel boat cruise that launches from the Halifax Harbor Marina. Call for schedule.

Fishing
Fishing boat charters usually originate from nearby Ponce Inlet or New Smyrna Beach.
 * Volusia County Fishing and Hunting License Division, 250 N. Beach Street, PHONE: (386) 254-4610. Fishing licenses can be purchased at Volusia County tag and tax office or at area fish camps, Walmart, K-Mart, hardware and sporting goods stores. Florida residents do not need a fishing license to fish from the beach as long they are in no more than three feet of water. Anglers may purchase licenses on the phone by calling 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA.

Golf
There are many golf courses in Daytona Beach and the surrounding area.


 * Daytona Beach City Golf Course, 600 Wilder Blvd. Phone: (386) 258-3119. Two 18-hole courses, North and South.
 * Golf Club At Cypress Head, 6231 Palm Vista Street. Phone: 386 756-5449.
 * Indigo Lakes Golf Club, 312 Indigo Drive. Phone: 386 254-3607.
 * LPGA International Golf Course, 1030 Champions Drive. Phone: 386 274-5742.
 * Pelican Bay Country Club, 550 Sea Duck Drive. Phone: 386 322-7862.
 * Spruce Creek Country Club, 1900 Country Club Drive. Phone: 386 756-6116.

Tennis

 * City Island Tennis Complex, City Island Park - 115 East Orange Ave., Phone: (386) 257-0755. Features Six hard tennis courts. Please call to reserve.
 * USTA Florida, 1 Deuce Court, Phone: (386) 671-8900. Features 24 clay courts. Call for times and fees.

Venues

 * Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Phone: (386) 254-4500. The largest (225,000 sq.ft.) event and convention arena in the Greater Daytona Beach area. Hosts the area's major conventions, trade shows, concerts, and indoor sports events. Located across the street from the Daytona Hilton and Ocean Walk resort hotels.

Major Attractions
Daytona Beach is dominated by Motorsports and the Daytona International Speedway. The main artery that passes by the racetrack was even renamed from "Volusia Avenue" to "International Speedway Boulevard."


 * Daytona International Speedway, 1801 West International Speedway Blvd., 1-800-PIT-SHOP, . This NASCAR superspeedway tri-oval race track has a seating capacity of 168,000 spectators. It hosts motor vehicle races of various kinds, including stock cars, sports cars, modified pickup trucks, motorcycles (on and off road), and go-karts. The facility also includes a road course and an infield, including Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The track is also used for an annual spring car show and swap meet, and a Thanksgiving street rod meet, some of the largest of their kind, and various races around the track, as there have been three different layouts. A complete fan guide is downloadable.
 * Daytona Speedweeks - The group of races held at Daytona International Speedway the first two weeks of February are considered part of Daytona Speedweeks.
 * Rolex 24 Hour Race (24 Hours of Daytona) - An annual endurance race for sports cars, sanctioned by the Grand American Sports Car organization. The race is held on the road course track configuration. The race is usually held late in January or the first weekend of February as the first race of Daytona Speedweeks. The race date is adjusted year-to-year, to not conflict with the date of the NFL Superbowl.
 * Daytona ARCA 200 - 200 mile stock car race, sponsored by the Automobile Racing Club of America. Usually held on the second weekend of Daytona Speedweeks, and a week before the Daytona 500 race.
 * Budweiser Shootout - A NASCAR preseason 75 lap race, held the weekend before the Daytona 500 race. The race offers no points to the drivers, but a large purse is offered for the winner. Usually a narrow selection of drivers is invited to compete in the Bud Shootout.
 * Gatorade Duel 125s - Twin qualifying races, usually held on Thursday before the Daytona 500 Race. Half the qualifying cars compete in each 125 race to determine field position in the big race.
 * Chevy Silverado 250 - The first race of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is held Friday night prior to the Daytona 500.
 * Camping World 300 - The first race of the NASCAR Nationwide Series (formerly the Busch Series) is held Saturday afternoon or night, before the Daytona 500.
 * Daytona 500 Race - Nicknamed The Great American Race, this is usually the final race of Daytona Speedweeks and is the first points race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series; Usually held on the Sunday prior to Presidents Day every year. Presidents Day is the automatic rain date.


 * Other Events:
 * Daytona 200 - A series of motorcycle races (AMA Superbike and AMA Formula Xtreme), sanctioned by the the American Motorcyclist Association. Race dates usually coincide with Daytona Beach Bike Week.
 * Brumos Porsche 250 (formerly the Paul Revere 250) - A 250 mile sports car race, sanctioned by the Grand American Sports Car series. The date of running this race has varied in the past, but it is usually held late at night, close to the date of the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 race.
 * Winn-Dixie 250 - A NASCAR Nationwide Series (formerly the Busch Series) race, usually held the Friday night before the Coke Zero 400 race.
 * Coke Zero 400 (formerly the Pepsi 400 and the Firecracker 400) - NASCAR Sprint Cup race held the first Saturday night of July, and close to the American July 4th holiday.
 * Fall Cycle Scene - A series of Motorcycle races, sponsored by the Championship Cup Series, the American Sportbike Racing Association, and the Suntrust MOTO-ST series. Dates coincide with the Daytona Beach Biketoberfest event.
 * Turkey Run - A classic car show, usually held over a period of four days during Thanksgiving weekend.
 * Daytona Kart Week -
 * Indy Racing League


 * Daytona 500 Experience, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. next to the Daytona Speedway, . Called the "Ultimate Motorsports Attraction," hands-on attractions and interactive diplays allow visitors to learn about the thrill of racing and learn about the history of the sport. There are ride simulators that give riders the experience of racing and riding in the Daytona 500 and an IMAX theater.

Other Attractions

 * Daytona Beach Kennel Club, 960 S. Willamson Blvd., Phone: (386) 252-6484. Offers live Greyhound racing along with simulcast Greyhound, Thoroughbred, Harness, and Jai-Alai wagering from premier tracks around the country. Poker Room features 7-Card Stud, Hold Em, 5-Card Stud. Also features Cabaret Deli and Pavilion Clubhouse Restaurant.


 * Daytona Lagoon, 601 Earl Street, (386) 254-5020. Daytona Lagoon Water Park and Family Entertainment Center offers hours of splash-filled fun and games for the entire company, youth group or party, offering miniature golf, go-karts, lazer tag, and more.


 * The Boardwalk


 * Main Street Pier


 * Air Florida Helicopter Rides

Events

 * Bike Week - Annual Motorcycle Rally, usually held around the first ten days of March, sponsored by the Daytona Beach-Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce. Traffic during this event tends to be horrible, particularly in the areas of Main Street and Beach Street. The Daytona 200 Motorcycle race is held at Daytona International Speedway during Bike Week as well.
 * Biketoberfest - Annual Motorcycle Rally, usually held the week immediately following Columbus Day in October, sponsored by The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Usually held on a smaller scale than the March Bike Week, however the event appears to draw more participants every year.

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