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Port Orange is a city of about 65,000 people in Volusia County, Florida, just south of Daytona Beach on the Halifax River. In the early 1800s the area was home to sugar plantations, and the ruins of the Dunlawton sugar mill still stand in a garden in the city. The modern town grew up after the Civil War and expanded rapidly as a residential community in the late 20th century.
The Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens combine coquina and machinery ruins with lush plantings and concrete dinosaurs left from Bongoland, a 1940s roadside attraction. Along Spruce Creek, Gamble Place preserves the winter retreat of the Procter and Gamble heir James N. Gamble, and Cracker Creek offers canoe and kayak trips into one of the area's prettiest waterways.
The Port Orange Causeway Park sits on the Halifax River beneath the Dunlawton bridge, a favorite spot for fishing and sunsets. The beaches of Daytona Beach Shores, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and the Daytona International Speedway are each about 15 minutes away.
A botanical garden built around the ruins of an early 1800s sugar mill, with coquina walls, old machinery, shady paths, bromeliads and big oaks. Concrete dinosaurs left from Bongoland, a 1940s roadside attraction, add a quirky touch kids love. Admission is free; bring bug spray in the warmer months.
The early 1900s winter retreat of James N. Gamble of Procter and Gamble on Spruce Creek, with a Florida-style lodge and a whimsical Snow White cottage built for his family. It is managed by the Museum of Arts and Sciences and opens for guided tours on select days. Reserve tours in advance.
A small outfitter on Spruce Creek next to Gamble Place offering canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals and guided eco-tours along a quiet, tree-lined blackwater creek. Watch for turtles, wading birds, otters and the occasional alligator. Go in the morning for calm water and cooler temperatures.
A Volusia County park on Spruce Creek with picnic shelters, a fishing pier, a boat and kayak launch and short nature trails through hammock and marsh. It is a good starting point for paddling the creek. Bring insect repellent, and check tides and wind before heading out on the water.
A waterfront park on the Halifax River at the foot of the Dunlawton Avenue bridge, with fishing piers, a boat ramp, picnic shelters and wide water views. It is a favorite spot to watch sunsets and dolphins. Parking is free but fills up on weekends; bring your own bait and tackle.
An open-air shopping center near I-95 in Port Orange with national retailers, restaurants and a movie theater around a central walkway. It is a handy stop for meals and supplies when staying in the Daytona area. Visit on weekday evenings for a quieter experience.
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