Family Fun Can Be Child’s Play At One Florida Beach (NAPSA)—Although most people are initially drawn to the Daytona Beach area by visions of cycling, jogging or building sand castles on its 23 miles of sparkling, white sand beaches, the area offers many more waysfor families to have fun. Here are just a few suggestions: The new Marine Science Center houses bird andsea turtle rehabilitation facilities, educa- tional displays and a naturetrail system. Adventure Landing Waterpark and Entertainment Center features a 17,000 square foot wave pool, numerous waterslides, miniature golf and a go-kart track. e A year-round motorsports attraction, Daytona USA offers a combination of high-tech, handson excitement and a fascinating historical perspective. Guests can change tires in a timed pit stop competition, design and video test their own cars and broadcast a famousrace finish. The Museum of Arts and Sciences is home to a 18 foot-tall 130,000-year-old Giant Ground Sloth, considered to be one of the finest specimens of its kind in North America. The museum, also known for multi-cultural exhibits, features modern Cuban art, Ashante gold from Africa, and an anthologyof the history of Coca-Cola. * For maritime lovers, the Daytona Beach area has one of Florida’s finest nautical museums at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse. Rare keepers’ dwellings, maritime artifacts and educational exhibits are all located on the grounds that surround Florida’s tallest lighthouse, which stands 175 feet tall. The 203-step hike to the top of the historic bea- Sparkling beachesandhistorical and cultural diversions are just a few of the delights for families in the Daytona Beacharea. con rewards climbers with a panoramic view of the area. The adventurous family may want to cruise the waters of the Intracoastal Waterway, known locally as the Halifax River, aboard one of the area’s popular riverboat tours. Kids can sun, splash and beat the heat at Sunsplash Park. The oceanfront park’s playground and interactive water fountain have madeit a popular hot spot for kids. * No child’s visit to the Daytona Beach area would be complete without taking the free tour of Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory. Here children can learn how chocolate and Angell and Phelps’ other delicious candies are made. To receive a free Daytona Beach area Visitors Guide detailing the variety of accommodations available, as well as dining and shopping options and attraction information, call the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-854-1234 or visit www.daytonabeach.com.
