Historical Sites and Museums

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

The Daytona Beach area has a rich history with many interesting sites to visit:

  • Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum – 4931 S. Peninsula Dr., 386-761-1821. One of the tallest and best-preserved lighthouses in the US, the lighthouse and museum are open year round and offer a fascinating step back in time.
  • The Casements – John D. Rockefeller’s winter home and gardens. 25 Riverside Drive, Ormand Beach, 386-676-3216.
  • Mary McLeod Bethune Home – Former home of the prominent African-American educator and civil rights leader on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Blvd., 386-481-2121,
  • MOAS (Museum of Arts and Sciences) – The primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. It also includes a great display of Coca-Cola bottles, trucks, and memorabilia. 352 S. Nova Road, 386-255-0285,