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Fun for race fans, friends, and families, Daytona Beach boasts resorts, attractions and the Daytona International Speedway and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. Come during the Daytona 500 or spring family beach break – or anytime at all. You already know about Daytona Beach’s swimming, surfing, and unusual drive-along-our-beach opportunities. But don’t forget to visit the  Daytona Beach Pier , a historic attraction that recently reopened after a $5 million restoration. Nearby are the roller coaster, the Daytona Lagoon water park and other enticements of the Boardwalk amusement area. Here are some things to do in Daytona Beach and its surrounding area. The 500-acre Daytona International Speedway complex, known as “The World Center of Racing,” is still shiny from it is $400 million upgrades, with luxury suites, roomier seats and cool spots to refuel. Push your limits at 200-miles-per-hour in the Richard Petty Driving Experience. In Daytona Beach, you'll find  f

High bluffs overlooking the Apalachicola River make Torreya one of Florida's most scenic places. The park is named after an extremely rare species of Torreya tree that only grows on the bluffs along the Apalachicola River. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Torreya is popular for camping, hiking and picnicking. Bird-watching is also a popular activity. Over 100 species of birds have been spotted in the park. Forests of hardwood trees provide the finest display of fall color found in Florida. Today, the park plays a critical role in preserving unique plant and animal species and natural communities that are of regional importance and protecting the water quality of the Apalachicola River, which feeds the productive Apalachicola Bay. The park’s high plateaus, steep bluffs, and deep ravines are covered with rich forests that harbor a variety of rare and endemic plants and animals, many of which are more common further north than this location. As in the pa