Constructed around 1888, this is the home of Dr. Howard Thurman where he spent his childhood or his early days. The mentor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr he was born here. He is known as the great mystics and theologians of the twentieth century. this place is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is included on the Florida Black Heritage Trail.

The host of the world famous races like the "Great American Race," the Daytona 500, and the "Mid-Summer Classic," the Pepsi 400, annually since 1959 the Daytona International Speedway satisfies the speed hungry fans.
"Speed Weeks" a two week festival hosted by "World Center of Racing" every year it is the most awaited event. This two week festival ends with one of the world's premier sporting events, the Daytona 500, the "crown jewel" of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.
Some of the other Speedweeks' events include sports car racing's Rolex 24 At Daytona, NASCAR's all-star Bud Shootout At Daytona, the Gatorade 125-Mile Qualifying Races and the NASCAR Busch Series' NAPA Auto Parts 300, and the Daytona 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.

The Upcoming Races

From October 31, 2002 To November 03, 2002
Historic Sportscar Racing

From November 08, 2002 To November 10, 2002
Grand American Road Racing Series Finale

From December 26, 2002 To December 30, 2002
World Karting Association Finals

Another place to unwind at the Daytona Beach is the Go-Kart City where you get to race or speed. This family fun centre not only offers go-karts but also has video game arcade, 18- hole miniature golf course and batting cages. You can experience the thrill of racing against 52 other go-karts on Daytona's largest go-kart track. With one ticket one can take four laps in the area that is 60 feet wide.
Single-kart drivers must be minimum 53 inches in height, and double-kart drivers must be 16 or older with a valid driver's license. Tickets are at $5.50 per ride with six- and eight-ticket packages available at $23 and $28, respectively.

Claiming to be one of the "Worlds Most Famous Beach it is a popular vocation destination frequented by the tourists.
Being one of the Florida's first beach resort communities it is known for its remarkable width and the soft sand. Providing one of the best surfaces for fast driving Daytona has been associated with fast driving. Till some time back one could witness the race cars speeding on the sand but now they have moved to the Daytona International Speedway. Although this is the only beach that still allows cars on the sand.
Constantly crowded with college students, families and athletes the weather and the attractions are plus points here. With tourist traffic increasing the beach hosts attractions like the: casinos, shopping arcades, nightclubs, family fun centers and much more.
There are numerous beach parties held too all around the year that basically interests the younger crowd. One of the most looked forward for is an MTV Spring Break Special.