Daytona International Speedway Tour
The home of NASCAR’s most lauded race, the Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway provides a pit stop for fans who want a glimpse behind the action. The facility offers three different peeks underneath the hood with tours ranging from 30 minutes to three hours. Depending on the tour, guests have the opportunity to hop aboard a tram and cruise along the track; climb atop the winner’s podium at Gatorade Victory Lane; visit the new home of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and more.
1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. 1-877-306-7223, daytonainternationalspeedway.com, @DISupdates.
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Swimmers, snorkelers, scuba divers, kayakers, paddleboarders and fishermen have a haven at the country’s first undersea park. It spans 70 nautical square miles. Snorkel the crystal-blue waters of Cannon Beach, and you’ll come across an early Spanish shipwreck. Keep an eye out for Christ of the Abyss, a 4,000-pound bronze sculpture of Jesus Christ that stands more than 8 feet tall, located 25 feet underwater. You can rent snorkel equipment onsite, pay for a guided snorkel tour or stay dry by ponying up for a trip on a glass bottom boat. Stick around and take advantage of camping and picnic spots on site.
102601 Overseas Highway, Key Largo. 305-451-6300,pennekamppark.com.
Jubilee Fishing
Those who love diving into deep sea fishing might get hooked on the bountiful opportunities found in Panama City Beach. Among them you’ll find Jubilee Fishing. This charter company offers a pair of boats. The Treasure Island, a 60-foot craft, can fit as many as 40 guests. The Jubilee does double as a party boat, complete with an upper sun deck and snack bar. Each trip includes fishing rod, bait, tackle and fishing license. Prices range from $55 to $70 per person, depending on the length of the trip. Jubilee Fishing offers four-, five-, six- and eight-hour trips.
Treasure Island Marina, 3605 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. 850-236-2111, jubileefishing.com.
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