Daytona's 23 miles (37km) of fine grain sandy Atlantic beaches, is a staple attraction for holidaymakers, even during the winter months. All are lined with hire vendors providing equipment for a myriad of water and beach sports, from surfboards to fishing tackle. Beachfront parks provide softball and volleyball courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Between May and October the area's beaches play host to sea turtles that come ashore at night to lay eggs in nests dug into the sand.The most popular attraction in Daytona is the International Speedway, which hosts exciting events throughout the year. There are numerous other associated motorsports attractions in the area, including simulators, go-karting, video arcades, and museums. History buffs can visit a variety of places of interest like the home of John D. Rockefeller, the ruins of the first steam-powered sugar mill in Florida, or the downtown Halifax Historic Museum. The possibilities for excursions are almost endless, with central Florida's renowned theme parks at Orlando just over an hour's drive away.
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