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The Gillespie Museum of Minerals is a very different type of exhibition. It houses over 25 thousand rocks, minerals, gemstones and fossils. Lots of seasonal and educational displays. $2 adults; $1 kids. Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check schedule for special weekend events. 234 E. Michigan, DeLand. www.GillespieMuseum.Stetson.edu
The Casements claim to fame is that it was once the winter home of philanthropist and millionaire John D. Rockefeller. Walk the landscaped grounds or take a FREE tour of this historic home. Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 25 Riverside Dr., Ormond Beach, 386-676-3216.
Lighthouse Point Park at Ponce Inlet allows fishing from the long pier or perch yourself on the rocky coast of the jetty and be surprised at what you reel in! It’s located at the end of the peninsula on one of the best surfing beaches in the world. Admission $5 per car. Dawn to dusk. 5000 S. Atlantic, Ponce Inlet.
Tuscawilla Park is located smack in the middle of the city and if you love playing with Frisbees – and who doesn’t? – this is where you will want to be. This disc golf course is located in the middle of a preserve and has all the trappings necessary to play with your Frisbee your way. FREE. Dawn to dusk, 1000 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach. DeLeon Springs State Park was first used 6,000 years ago by Native Americans. You can follow in their footsteps on a hot day with a dip in the cool water. The springs are always a refreshing 72 degrees. The kids will love it! $5 per vehicle. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., year round, 386-985-4212.
Unique Shopping Experiences await you in four historic districts: Canal St. and Flagler Ave. in New Smyrna Beach; Beach St. in Daytona Beach; and Woodland Blvd. in DeLand. Shop, dine and immerse yourself in local history and architecture. FREE. The Living Legends of Auto Racing Museum allows you to relive racing’s early days with authentic memorabilia from days gone by. If you get lucky, you might even run into a “Legend!” FREE. Call for schedule. Sunshine Park Mall, S. Daytona, 386-763-4483.
Surf Fishing is a great way to enjoy the beach and catch your dinner! Reeling in things like Whiting and Flounder are the norm here. Watch some of the ‘regulars’ to learn the technique, then give it a whirl. You can surf fish anywhere along the Volusia County Coast. $5 for Beach Parking. Dawn to Dusk. (For license needed, see our Index in this book or check the many bait and tackle stores.)
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