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Things To Do in Central Florida — Local Favorites, Food & Fun
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items I’ve called Central Florida home for most of my life, and these are places my family and I actually visit and recommend. From beaches, trails and local attractions to favorite restaurants and hidden gems, this is my personal list of places worth chec...
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Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
One of the prettiest places to kayak in Central Florida. 🛶 King’s Landing is known for its clear spring-fed water, beautiful scenery, and peaceful paddling. It’s a great way to spend a morning or afternoon outdoors and see a completely different sid...
King's Landing
New Smyrna Beach, Florida 🌊 This is our beach. I grew up coming here — riding bicycles, sunbathing, and spending long days by the water. There are miles and miles of beach to enjoy with family and friends, whether you’re walking, relaxing in the sun...
New Smyrna Beach
East Central Regional Rail Trail 🚴♀️🥾 For bikers, hikers, and joggers, this is such a great way to spend time outdoors. The trail stretches for miles and is wide, paved, and easy to enjoy at your own pace. We’ve used it many times, and it’s one of...
Bike Trail
Restaurants
Blackbeard’s Inn — New Smyrna Beach 🍽️ One of our longtime family favorites in New Smyrna Beach. We’ve been going to Blackbeard’s for years, and their seafood is some of the best in the area. They’re also known for steaks and prime rib, so there’s p...
Blackbeard's Inn
Alberto’s Pizzeria — Edgewater 🍕 This is our go-to spot for pizza, hot sandwiches, and a really good Greek salad. They serve classic New York-style pizza in a casual, welcoming atmosphere, and it’s one of those places we keep going back to. A depend...
Albertos Pizzeria Italian Restaurant
Norwood’s — New Smyrna Beach 🌴🍸 If you’re looking for more than just dinner, Norwood’s is an experience. You can enjoy classic coastal dining, head upstairs to the Treehouse Bar for live music and craft cocktails, or relax at the Roots Bar downstai...
Norwood's Restaurant & Treehouse Bar
Other Food & Drinks
Chases on the Beach — New Smyrna Beach 🌊🍹 One of the locals’ little secrets! A fun oceanfront spot in New Smyrna Beach with food, drinks, live music, and even a pool. It’s a great place to relax, enjoy the beach atmosphere, and make an afternoon or...
Chases on the Beach
Island Roasters Coffee Company — New Smyrna Beach ☕ This family-owned coffee company has really hit the spot for us. We were looking for a good organic coffee, and when someone recommended this place, we were excited to find out it was right here in ...
Island Roasters Coffee Company
The Breakers Ocean Front Restaurant & Bar
Arts & Entertainment
Daytona International Speedway 🏁 We’re so lucky to have one of the most famous racetracks practically in our backyard. We’ve spent many race days here meeting drivers, taking in the atmosphere, and enjoying the excitement of the competition. Even if...
1030 W International Speedway Blvd Fl 2ND
The Little Theatre — New Smyrna Beach 🎭 A fun little treasure in our town. The Little Theatre is a nonprofit community theater featuring local actors and musicians in Broadway-style productions throughout the year. Most of the people involved are vo...
The Little Theatre NSB
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 🚀 This is definitely a must-do while you’re in Central Florida. There is so much to see that I’d recommend building an itinerary before you go so you don’t miss the highlights. A few favorites to put on your list...
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
St. Augustine, Florida 🏰✨ Put this town on your list! I’ve been a couple of times and still haven’t seen it all. My last visit was a girls’ weekend, and I highly recommend the hop-on, hop-off trolley — such an easy way to explore. We also did the Gh...
St. Augustine
Local Favorites
Angels By the Sea — Flagler Avenue 👗💗 One of our favorite little boutiques on Flagler Avenue, and even more special because it’s owned by one of our local girls. They carry casual women’s clothing, jewelry, hats, and accessories, with lots of comfo...
Angels by the Sea
New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market 🥕🌻 Such a fun way to spend a Saturday morning! Grab your coffee and stroll through the market — rain or shine — from 7 AM to noon. You’ll find farm-fresh produce, local honey, flowers, handmade treasures, jewelry, co...
New Smyrna Beach Farmers' Market