Beautiful place - two buildings full of Fun, Art, activities for kids.... We went to the…read moreplanetarium- Great presentation- on the ceiling makes you feel like you're in space! The two train coaches- with the scene set up to show you life on a luxurious train from decade ago. The race cars and luxury cars- light blue Lincoln Continental was awesome

I visited MOAS for a first date, and the value was absolutely on point. For everything included, I…read moreleft feeling impressed and genuinely satisfied. The woman at the entrance was kind and helpful, though she spoke so softly my ADHD brain had to lean in like a detective--but her directions were spot on. Inside the main building, the art from Cuba was the star for me--bold, vibrant, full of life. Some of my absolute favorites were in the Cuban art section--each piece felt like it was humming with its own frequency. The geometric painting (the one drenched in deep reds, burnt oranges, and that sharp black hourglass shape) hit me first. It's bold, mathematical, yet somehow spiritual--like a coded message meant for anyone perceptive enough to catch it. Very "guardian-spirit-meets-mid-century-modern." I stood there longer than I expected. The giant ancient sloth? Unreal. I wish they'd place a modern-day sloth beside it, just so my brain could process the scale without glitching. The bug/kids section was unexpectedly adorable. The kids were living their best lives, and honestly, I was right there with them--zero shame. I did drive over to the second building for the "It's a Ship Show" exhibit, and okay... I see what they did with the title. At first glance I read it as "It's a Sht* Show," and for a split second I thought MOAS got sassy. The artwork leaned heavily into still life, and to me it felt more like pieces you'd find in an upscale lounge, a refined boutique hotel, or a polished restaurant--visually pleasing but not as emotionally stirring as the main gallery. Just my personal taste. I could've spent more time wandering around, but I was on a first date with someone who kept making me laugh. I felt like the loud kid in class trying to stay quiet in a museum. Overall, great value, memorable art, and a surprisingly fun atmosphere. I'd definitely go again--preferably when I'm not giggling through every exhibit.

Beautiful historical place. The gardens & trails were beautifully preserved. Port Orange is lucky…read moreto have this FREE place to enjoy and take in nature. You can leave a donation if you like but not required. I enjoyed my time there.

During our Spring Break FL-2025 Vacation we stopped at Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens to enjoy a…read morestroll. There is a Sugar Mill Ruins located here as well as some gorgeous flowers to fully enjoy! Unbelievably, it's FREE to enjoy and accepts Donations! Be sure to check the mailbox at the entrance area for a map of the grounds! The kids enjoyed walking around and seeing the historic ruins of the Sugar Mill. It was very relaxing and shaded! I'm totally into the flowers because it reminds me so much of my daddy! I love Google image search because you can locate on the internet information about the flowers and plants including their names! Definitely if you are in the area, check it out! Highly recommend

This museum is beautifully done... really interesting walking around and seeing the history of this…read moreincredible track. The winning car of the most recent Daytona 500 is displayed, in fact it's brought directly to the museum right from the winner's circle and stays all year. All different cars are displayed, not just NASCAR. A really nice movie theater is part of it showing all the 500 winners over the years... I think you have to be a diehard fan to make it to the end of the movie. Love the giant Budweiser boat they have on display. Plenty of interesting things. Of course, you exit into their shop with a ton of items to buy. RECOMMENDED

Included in a tour of the Daytona International Speedway. Very interesting with history of several…read moremotorsports. Priced reasonably.

Nice place has lots of local history for Daytona. I love the painted murals inside. Super friendly…read morepeople working there. Price of admission very reasonable.

This museum was just steps away from the chocolate factory snd was recommended to visit this rainy…read moreday. It costs $10 for adult admission and was well worth the price. Find the director, she's a wealth of knowledge and is doing an exceptional job here. She's in search of full women mannequins to display the many articles of clothing ready to display. I'm a Florida native and learned so much visiting today. So interesting to learn about Daytona's history with artifacts thousands of years old on display.

Free to enter. Small amount of cars, but ones that you rarely see. Free to enter and I spent about…read morean hour here. The girl at the entrance was very nice and polite. They do have a gift shop, but unfortunately didn't have any shirts my size. Next time I am in the area, I will stop by again.

This is a great destination for the true racing fan…read more I found here quite a large amount of memorabilia of all types packed into a relatively small space. The people in charge were friendly and helpful. They seemed to be genuine racing fans that are dedicated to preserving the motor sport history of the greater Daytona / Ormond Beach area. During our visit we found many "treasures" modestly displayed that were extremely interesting. The person who walks in, takes a brief look around and leaves will miss a great deal; I felt that being unhurried paid us huge dividends. There is a very good collection of hard to find books available for sale, other items such as die casts, and clothing are also available; where else can you find a "Ray Fox Racing" replica jacket? Free admission- but note that this is probably not for young children. Plan to spend at least an hour and do take your time to look at what is on display.

The gardens were amazing and so was all the art work. Free admission, donations appreciated. It's…read morevery small but still a ton to see! Would recommend to anyone with an hour or two to stop by and enjoy.

This is a small garden that we happened upon while we were out walking. We didn't explore any…read morebuildings...just walked the paths. There's a pond close to the entrance with a lot of turtles. Fun to watch.

Great fun for the whole family. Very welcoming. Friendly staff and owners. Got to learn how they…read morehelp save lives with their venom retrieval. Nice outdoor titles and walking loop.got to pet a snake hi light.

Upon arriving at the Reptile Discovery Center, there are two small areas for free parking. Then…read moreupon walking into the air conditioned welcome center, we were quickly greeted by a lady who took our entrance fee and provided helpful info. We proceeded to walk through the outside exhibitions which included enclosed gators, tortoises, and rhinoceros iguanas. Since it's summertime, the mornings get really hot so we returned to the indoor welcome center, where there is a large attached exhibit room with lots of snakes, mostly venomous. There were different types of geckos displayed too. At 11:30am (Sunday) there was the days only venom extracting show! This is a very cool experience where you get to see actual venom extractions from a variety of snakes just feet in front of you while hearing expert knowledge about these interesting reptiles! Overall this was a nice experience, as long as you keep in mind that it's not a huge place, nor does it have tons of animals. But it's a cute venue that houses a variety of species that you normally would not see or probably have never seen before.

Did a neat personal field trip here after a day at the beach. I never knew it was tucked away back…read morethere and they even have different sea animal sanctuary shelters next door. I will definitely be back to check it out. The lighthouse is a must see when coming to FL being the 2nd highest in the Country. How am I local and just finding all these things out? Such a cool way to teach us some history and the hotel museum is more cool! Just don't tell your lil one(s) there's a ghost like I did or they will be extra spooked out.. it's all fun and games until spooky things start happening inside! Haha

The Pacetti Hotel and Museum opened to the public in November 2024. I'm so glad I overheard someone…read moretalking about the museum when I was visiting the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. It is across the street from the lighthouse but be on the lookout because you may miss it as you can't see the house from the street. You can walk over from the lighthouse or drive as there is a parking lot. You enter the museum from the front of the house by the water. Stepping up on the porch and looking out over the water helps to better understand why the house was built in this location as it is a gorgeous waterfront property! Be sure to start by watching the video as it will give you some background before you take the self-guided tour. You could spend hours inside reading and checking out all the different rooms. One of the things that stood out to me the most were the gorgeous wood floors;) And something that struck me as odd were the two sets of staircases. The museum volunteer explained that the front part was the original house and the back was an addition for the hotel. They were originally two separate buildings but were combined to one. The two rooms upstairs in the front would have been the best rooms to rent as they had the most gorgeous views. The hotel was a fishing resort at one time and later hosted the Cincinnati Reds as the last owner also owned the team. If these walls could talk lol! I highly recommend checking out this museum as it is also one of the oldest structures in Florida. So much history! Your entry fee to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse also includes entry to the museum.

Sunday we visited the Ponce Inlet Historical Park. It was closed so we could not go inside the…read morebuildings, but we enjoyed reading the signage. Very nice small park. Free parking located on Beach Street near the marina.

From the owner: The Ponce Inlet Historic Museum, located at 143 Beach Street, contains two historic Florida…read moreCracker-style cottages that have been restored to their original layout. The Museum is dedicated to education through the preservation and dissemination of the history and cultural heritage of the Town of Ponce Inlet. The Museum welcomes school groups and other groups interested in an educational tour, A Journey into the past of Ponce Inlet. Students will learn about the Native Americans who first lived in the area, the first Europeans to arrive here, and the pioneering families of Ponce Inlet. They will tour the home of the last civilian lighthouse keeper and see the last post office in Ponce Inlet. Following the tour, the students will have an opportunity to make a toy like ones the pioneer children played with back in the day. They will enjoy tales of the town's rich history as a center for sport fishing and beach racing. Admission and tours are FREE, and are suitable for groups of 20 students or less. Reservations are necessary for groups over 10 please call Amy Zengotita at the Museum.