Daytona

Lighthouse – the Ponce de Leon lighthouse is a great stop, for any lighthouse fan or just someone in the area. The first thing you notice is the orange color which is a nice contrast against the sky since this thing towers; it is extremely tall, one of the tallest ones in the US. It is also one of the cheaper lighthouses to visit, I paid $2. The grounds also showcase some original buildings that you can go through or look into – with some good a/c! It gives a great history on not only this lighthouse but others around the world with an interactive computer screen. The climb is rather stifling with warm air blowing around but it has many landings that you can catch your breath if needed. The stairs are against the structure not in the middle like the Key West lighthouse, so at least you have a wall on one side during your long climb to the top. Once there you have a great view of the ocean and river.