FLORIDA PLACES AND DESTINATIONS:
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
Blue skies meet over 13 miles of white sand in New Smyrna Beach, voted one of the "Best Beaches" in the Annual Best of Florida Awards.
From the Turnbull and Sugar Mill Ruins to the Eldora State House and the Ponce Inlet lighthouse, the area is rich in history. Named one of "America's Top Small Cities for The Arts," New Smyrna is home to the Atlantic Center for the Arts, an artists-in-residence community and educational facility, the Harris House, the Little Theatre and Arts on Douglas.
Flagler Avenue and Canal Street feature quaint shops and cafes. It should be no surprise that the second oldest city in Florida is also home to many antique shopping pavilions.
Just south of New Smyrna lies the Canaveral National Seashore, which offers excellent swimming, bird watching, hiking and more. Anglers at nearby Mosquito Lagoon have set international records with giant redfish catches. Deep-sea charters leave New Smyrna Beach daily.
New Smyrna is close to Central Florida's theme parks and a short drive from the Orlando and Daytona Beach International Airports.
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