Befitting its ancestry, this once thriving indigo, cotton and sugar plantation is on Old Dixie Highway, north of Ormond Beach. A regal mansion in 1821, only brick shells remain of what were the sugar mill, springhouse, and the foundation. Picnic facilities are available.

This lighthouse, originally built in the 1880's, offers wonderful views from over 200 steps above the beach. The Ponce DeLeon lighthouse is one of the oldest working lighthouses in the nation. Bring a basket lunch and enjoy the day. Purchase mementos in the gift shop. Fifty-two acres of nature trails, fishing, and swimming.

For a peaceful and historic respite, try Spruce Creek Park. Located just south of Daytona Beach, these are old Indian grounds where you can view ancient Indian mounds and monarchial tombs along the banks of beautiful Spruce Creek.