Ormond Beach, Florida: Birthplace of Speed

Ormond Beach, nicknamed the Birthplace of Speed, is a city located within Volusia County, on the eastern coast of Florida, on the banks of the Halifax River, north of Daytona Beach, 61 miles northeast of Orlando, and 84 miles south of Jacksonville. It is the main city of the Daytona Beach metropolitan area. It was incorporated as a town on April 22, 1880, and as a city on April 25, 1950. The area was originally inhabited by Native Timucuans and settled by immigrants from New Britain, Connecticut, in the 19th century. The city is served by the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, U.S. Route 1, and Interstate 95.

Top Attractions in Ormond Beach
- The Ormond Hotel was a historic hotel and a famous landmark in Ormond Beach, situated at 15 East Granada Boulevard (latitude 29.289053 and longitude -81.047300). It was designed by George Penfield and opened on January 1, 1888. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places from November 24, 1980, to September 12, 2025.
- Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens is an art museum with a memorial garden and a gift shop, located at 78 E Granada Blvd (latitude 29.2898489, longitude -81.0450504). It showcases works from local and national talents.
- The Casements is a cultural center at 25 Riverside Drive (29.2884432,-81.0469468). Built in 1913 in the Shingle architectural style, the mansion overlooks the river and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was the winter residence of American businessman John D. Rockefeller. Rockefeller Gardens is situated near the mansion.
- Anderson–Price Memorial Library Building is a historic library and an event venue located at 42 North Beach Street (latitude 29.2870024, longitude -81.0564882). It was built in 1915 and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 1984.
- The Dix House is another historic house in Ormond Beach that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built by Colonel Dix in 1876, it is situated at 178 North Beach Street (latitude 29.290278, longitude -81.057778).
- Bulow Creek State Park was established in 1981 and covers an area of 3,230 acres (13.1 km2). It features hiking trails, historic sites, and ancient oak trees, as well as a campsite and a picnic area. It is a popular destination for hiking, picnicking, camping, and canoeing.
- Tomoka State Park is a vast state park in Ormond Beach with hiking trails, campgrounds, and picnic areas. It is a popular destination for hiking, picnicking, camping, and bird-watching. Established in 1945, the park covers an area of 2,000 acres.
- Andy Romano Beachfront Park is a beautiful park with a nice beach, a gazebo, a splash pad, and a playground, as well as recreation facilities. It also offers a free parking spot.
- Birthplace of Speed Park, located at 21 Ocean Shore Blvd, is a seaside park with a picnic area, a pavilion, and restrooms. The park honors the first car race held on the neighboring beach in 1903.