Five Stars for its remoteness and peacefulness, at least during off season week days and for the…read morefact that we are now preserving nature instead of bombing the hell out of it. The Holely Lands got its name because it was once a bombing range. Some deny that fact, saying the pock marks are natural depressions, but after speaking with some "old timers," the natural depression theory is just so much baloney. For years we bombed the birds, the alligators, the deer, the turkey and the wildlife of the entire area until we finally perfected the means we now have of bombing people and cities; another big step in the advancement of human civilization. The Holey Lands comprises the most northern extend of the Everglades sawgrass marsh and an area in which hunting is permitted, however, beware that there are a lot of frequently changing rules and regulations that go with it. Some of it may be boring but some of it not. With around 35,000 acres I'm sure one can find something of interest, but you'll have to be adventurous about it as well as OK on your own.

Gave in to an adventure this past Saturday. A group of friends decided to go to Holey Land WMA for…read morea little fishing, picnicking and relaxing. We began this trip down Okeechobee we headed north for approximately 35 mile until we saw the sign on the left, we turned and our first stop was the "MARINA". There were a couple of boaters setting their boast in the water, and a couple who was fishing. They actually caught a couple of Bass fish that where of good size. After my hubby share some of his plastic worms with them we took to the road again. I will say it's really peaceful out there, you don't come across a lot of people; mainly you see a family here or there fishing. We drove past the water plant and set our picnic in a small clearing with the canal just a few feet away. In all it was a really peaceful Saturday and I enjoyed very much. The only thing is this is not the place if you don't like the outdoors. There is a one out house one by the Marina. However the scenery is spectacular in the late afternoon when the sun is about to set, that in itself makes this trip worthwhile. The Wild life, they are a plenty, we saw Alligators, Raccoons, Dear and what I think was Coyote as well as tons of water birds. Any way I enjoyed the peacefulness of this place even if we did not catch any fish.

Attentive what ever your needs may be me they'll help find the answer. The building itself is clean…read moreand has open windows

The east coast does have one thing on us in Tampa Bay, the open view sunrises!! Yes, we are lucky…read morethat we have the bay that gives us beautiful sunrises as well but they are not wide open without something in the distance like ahhh Tampa. I love coming over to the east coast to explore our wonderful state but honestly it's the sunrises that pull me in. Depending on where you are along the coast line can dramatically change the view. The sounds of the crashing waves are so peaceful and relaxing. Though a little chilly this morning, it wasn't so bad to watch with the ocean breeze on my face. Good thing about our "winters" here... no tourists on the beach getting in the way of photos and only a few locals walking the beach. Beautiful sunrises are the best way to start the day.

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.

Stopped by while in the area at a state park. Interesting history. Parking is right off of Old…read moreDixie Highway. Not really good for handicapped people. Ruins are inside a fence. We were glad we stopped. Interesting for us. Some birds in the area. You are able to walk around the fence to view the ruins.

This is what I would call a roadside attraction as it literally is right there!…read more So first I must say that the address will take you to an intersection so from here your gonna wanna continue down Old Dixie highway as it's about a mile away from here but it comes up quickly so keep your eyes peeled so you don't miss it! This is more or less a ruin of what it once was but the history is totally here as you can see just how much work it was having this facility in the swamp as it's literally in the heart of it! The area is fenced off but for good reason as I'm sure if you were to get closer to the structure it might not be that safe. We spent a little bit here as it was quite fascinating to just enjoy the structure and the atmosphere. Overall a super cool part of Florida's history that you should totally check out if your in the area as who doesn't love sugar and rum!

Love this bar. We have been coming here for years. Love the two stages one in the front and one in…read morethe back. Lots of bars and a good amount of seats. Friendly staff. A must see if you are in Daytona Beach Main Street.

Well, let's start off with the service. I waited a half hour to get a drink at the bar and the…read morebartenders kept ignoring me. That is a big no-no for me because I like to spend money at a bar and tip the bands when they're good so she just lost a good amount of money and I make sure that I tell everybody not to go there. Most of the bands they have there was just so so. I see they have the same bands over and over and over. The music was way too loud for such a small area that they play in. The owner, I think her name is Phaedra. She needs to do something about this music mess that she has going on there and hire some good bands. It's kind of annoying every time I go out with my wife and we're on Main Street. It's the same bands over and over. As for the food, overpriced, and the hamburger sucked.

This event takes place every year in March and I've been going to it just about every year as well…read more My plans were derailed this year as I usually go all weekend but I only made it for Sunday. It's held at The Casements, a historic landmark as John D. Rockefeller's winter home. Parking is a challenge but it's doable. I caught up with my friends and danced a bit with them until the break in between programs. There were flute players, hoop dancing, a Deep Woods demonstration (an educational program on how Southeastern natives lived, and even an Alligator wrestling show. I got hungry and walked over to the food vendors. A friend of mine convinced me to get some frybread. For those who don't know what that is, it's flat dough fried in oil and topped with anything from fruit, chili, or something simple like I got, powered sugar and cinnamon. I haven't had this in a lonnnnng time and it was delish. I encourage everyone to go check them out each March.

This is a yearly event that occurs in March at the same time as the Rolex races. Held at the…read morecasements there are plenty of things to see, but and eat. The kids always love it. You can park at either of the parks next to the bridge and walk over the bridge if you wish or at Fontana park and walk under the bridge to the event. Parking at the Casements is reserved for the even staff. A fun time as usual for all.

I've been crossing over the river here for quite sometime and it never gets old, the view from the…read moretop is truly magnificent. This bridge is usually pretty busy so the speeds allow you time to enjoy the view and no mater which way you're traveling you have access to lots of businesses or a place to pull over and relax or as others have stated there's great access to the river and beautiful green spaces. It seems to be a great place to get your steps in, I rarely cross this bridge when there aren't a number of people using the pedestrian walkways.

A nice new fixed high bridge connecting ormond to the beach. 4 lanes with separate bike and…read morewalking lanes both sides. A popular exercise is to walk over-under-back over and under again. Beautiful views from the top.

A visit to Ormond Beach just would not be right without a visit to the Casements. Our group of four…read morewere in the area and we convinced them it is a must see. My wife and I had been there about ten years earlier and really enjoyed it. So on a beautiful early November day we made a visit. Still very impressive with the times opulence, it was a refreshing view of history in the areas. Rooms, offices, kitchen, library, etc. One remodeled large room had pictures from the early days of racing on the beach. Paintings, sculptures, desks, an elegant coffee server. It was all very fascinating to see. Also pictures of a disastrous fire that occurred there, and has been fully restored. The tour takes about 30-35 minutes, depending on how many questions you might have. The docent was very well versed on all the aspects of the home and the history. Hard to imagine being the richest man in America and being able to live in this fine house in the Winter. After the tour, I made a donation to the Historical Society thar do the excellent tours. And my wife made a separate donation by purchasing a necklace from the gift shop.

If you are in Ormond Beach, this is a fantastic way to kill time and learn some mazing history...if…read moreyou can catch a tour. We walked in and amazingly caught a tour just starting. It was totally free, too, and the tour guides are fun and knowledgeable. There is a lot of signage, so you can still enjoy it without a tour, but the tour will be so much more enjoyable.

In May 1987, the U.S. federal government agreed to provide $8.16 million of the estimated $12…read moremillion cost of building a Port Orange, Florida bridge planned to be similar to the Granada Bridge. After the drawbridge had aged and was expensive to maintain, it was replaced in 1990 by a new four-lane high bridge, which carries State Road A1A over the river also called the Port Orange Bridge or the Dunlawton Avenue Bridge, this bridge connects the mainland city of Port Orange, Florida with the beach peninsula...

I always like when Dave does a bridge review as he gives the history of it all. I must say that as…read morebridges go - this is a high bridge that is much steeper that Granada to walk over. There are far more areas under the bridge to fish, park and enjoy the water. There are also a bunch of great restaurants under and around this bridge so don't just drive over there is plenty to see under as well as over this bridge.

River Bend Nature Park is a nice little oasis of nature on a predominantly industrial area. I was,…read morein fact, on my way to a business meeting in an indpark when I came across it. It appears to be more geared towards mountain bike riding, though it has a pavilion and a children's playground there. It also has a building with bathrooms. All in all, this is a nice park.

Ok, maybe this was my fault, but I google searched for a bike trail nearby and this popped up. It…read morewas a very intense Mountain Bike park! If that is what you are looking for then this is your place! If you are looking for a relaxing one level bike trail, this is not your place! I will say, it's very well maintained, and looked like the bikers were having fun.