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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Dec 1, 2008
Bring On The Fun At Bicentennial Park 4 stars
Travel Tip: Bicentennial Park
Part of Topic Ormond Beach, Florida

North of Ormond Beach along the scenic ocean road (A-1-A) is the Bicentennial Park. This is a 40 acre park that offers the best of everything. On the oceanside there is the beautiful Atlantic... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Dec 1, 2008
Pull In To Mariner's Cove Park For Fun 4 stars
Travel Tip: Mariner's Cove Park

Mariner's Cove Park offers all kinds of recreational opportunities. For those who like the water, there's a fishing pier and a small boat ramp to launch kayaks, canoes and small jon-boats and take... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Dec 1, 2008
Sail On In To Down The Hatch 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Down The Hatch
Part of Topic Port Orange, Florida

For a casual, rustic seaside lunch or dinner, I think Down The Hatch offers a perfect setting. On the banks of the Halifax River, leading out to the Intracoastal Waterway, this is a popular spot... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Nov 30, 2008
Lazy Days At Lake Ashby Park 4 stars
Travel Tip: Lake Ashby Park
Part of Topic New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Lake Ashby Park is a very popular waterfront park near Osteen, Florida. The park is open from sunrise to sunset year round. For small children, there is a play area with swings and ladders.... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Nov 30, 2008
Place An Order At Panera Bread 4 stars
Café Review: Panera Bread
Part of Topic Port Orange, Florida

When I'm with a group of people and they all want something different to eat my first lunch or dinner recommendation would be Panera Bread in Port Orange, Florida. They've really got something... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Nov 24, 2008
Stark But Beautiful Black Point Wildlife Drive 4 stars
Travel Tip: Black Point Wildlife Drive
Part of Topic Treasure Coast of Florida

Black Point Wildlife Drive lies within the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. This land is actually part of the property for the Kennedy Space Center. The Drive is a 7 mile one-way loop... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Nov 22, 2008
Cruising With Cracker Creek Canoeing 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Cracker Creek Canoeing
Part of Topic Port Orange, Florida
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Kayakers and canoeists alike enjoy the beautiful Spruce Creek. It's brackish waters are home to both freshwater and saltwater species. The only public launch site west of US-1 is found at Cracker... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Nov 22, 2008
Gamboling About The Gamble Place 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Gamble Place Preserve
Part of Topic Port Orange, Florida
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
On the black waters of Spruce Creek lies the Gamble estate or Gamble Place. I recently had the opportunity to visit the estate. It's been in existence since the late 1890's. It was the former... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Nov 15, 2008
Maybe You Should Make Plans To Visit Mary Dewees Park 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Mary Dewees Park
Part of Topic Oak Hill, Florida
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a nice little five acre park that offers something for everyone. It costs nothing to get in (free). The park has a playground, two racquetball courts, a tennis court, a baseball fields... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Nov 2, 2008
Finding Florida Agricultural Museum 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Florida Agricultural Museum
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Florida Agricultural Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of early Floridians. Many of the structures including the bell tower, the barn, the tenants homes and and old-style Florida... [more]

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chinch1153
Globetrotter
Nov 2, 2008
A Real Princess Lived Here 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Princess Place Preserve
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Princess Place Preserve is a place of unparalleled beauty. It is bordered by the Matanzas River and Pellicer Creek. Home to old growth oaks, palms and indigenous plants, it provides recreational... [more]

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