Downtown Arts District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Canal Street Historic District
During your trip to New Smyrna Beach, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Canal Street Historic District. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

New Smyrna Museum of History
You can browse the exhibits at New Smyrna Museum of History, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to New Smyrna Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area.

New Smyrna Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Smyrna Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to New Smyrna Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.

Flagler Avenue Park
Enjoy the breathtaking sunrises and explore Flagler Avenue Park, a lovely green space in New Smyrna Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Smyrna Dunes Park
Enjoy refreshing nature walks, wildlife-spotting and ocean views at this waterfront park that is the perfect destination for a day of outdoor family fun.

New Smyrna Speedway
Catch an event at New Smyrna Speedway during your trip to Samsula-Spruce Creek. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach

Wildlife Tour of Indian River Lagoon with Experienced Captain

Daytona Beach: Sunrise Cruise on the Atlantic Ocean

St. Johns River Cruise - Blue Spring State Park
Our pick of the best Downtown Arts District Hotel Deals

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
The room was fantastic and the hotel was spotless. It was also in easy walking distance to local amenities.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Shores Resort & Spa
I had a balcony room that looked out to the river and the ocean. The views are amazing. The room was spotless. Very comfortable bed. I would highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Everything was good!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Perry's Ocean Edge Resort
The rooms are clean, the view's are beautiful. My only suggestion is to request a room far away from the elevator. They are loud and it is hard to sleep past 7am if you are near them.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Boardwalk Inn and Suites
Great location to walk to restaurants and the pier!! Clean room! The female bartender was awesome, so friendly!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Arts District

Canal Street Historic District
If you're spending some time in Canal Street Historic District, Canal Street Historic District and New Smyrna Museum of History are top sights worth seeing.

Bouchelles Island
Bouchelles Island might not have many top sights, but Canal Street Historic District and Marine Discovery Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

North Causeway
If you're spending some time in North Causeway, Marine Discovery Center and New Smyrna Lanes are top sights worth seeing.

South Mainland
Though South Mainland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Canal Street Historic District and The Hub on Canal.

Central Beach
If you're spending some time in Central Beach, Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Walker Grant
Though Walker Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach.



