Located on Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast just south of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach is a charming beach town and renowned surfing hub with spectacular beaches, great surfing waves, alluring coastal architecture, and oodles of charm. Downtown’s palm-lined Canal Street Historic District boasts eclectic art galleries and museums, quaint shops and boutique stores, and plenty of restaurants, cafés, and bars.
Turtle Mound National Historic Site
The Turtle Mound National Historic Site is an archaeological site that extends along the Indian River shoreline and contains over 35,000 cubic yards of oyster shells and refuses from the prehistoric Timucuan people.
Located nine miles south of New Smyrna Beach, the shell midden dating back to between 800 and 1400 CE and now stands over 50-feet tall in the shape of a turtle.
Occupying a portion of the Canaveral National Seashore, the Turtle Mound archaeological site can be explored by following a scenic boardwalk that winds around the site, leading to an observation platform that boasts spectacular views of Mosquito Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean.
7465 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, Phone: 386-428-3384
Canal Street Historic District
The Canal Street Historic District is a pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined area that is home to a vibrant collection of historic buildings, cultural attractions, art galleries, specialty shops, bustling restaurants, and urban parks.
Based around Canal Street, which is the main artery for New Smyrna Beach, the bustling district is popular with both locals and tourists alike as it is the beating heart of the city and packed with things to see and do. The district is an arts epicenter with plenty of art galleries to enjoy, as well as being hosting a variety of events on First Saturdays like artists talks, gallery walks, beer and wine tastings, and more.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins
The New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins is a historic site protecting the ruins of steam-operated sugarcane mill and a sawmill dating back to the 1830s.
Once part of the Cruger-dePeyster Plantation, the 17-acre historic site features the crumbling remains of the coquina sugar factory and mill that were raided and destroyed by warring Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole War in 1835.
The site is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for the public to explore and enjoy the many nature trails and shady picnic spots around the ruins.
Phone: 386-428-4621
The Hub on Canal
The Hub on Canal is a non-profit organization that hosts a variety of arts-based events to support the local community.
Established to fostering art, education, and creative opportunities for the local community, the Hub on Canal hosts art exhibitions, educational classes and workshops, dance and musical performances, local community outreach programs, and cultural events throughout the years.
Rotating art exhibitions feature works by local and regional artists and The Hub on Canal holds special events that allow artists to collaborate with each and promote the arts.
The organization also aims to take art to the socially challenged through scholarship programs and educational classes.
132 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, Phone: 386-957-3924
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New Smyrna Speedway (NSS)
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New Smyrna Speedway (NSS) is a half-mile asphalt track with high banks five miles west of New Smyrna Beach that races the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series every Saturday night.
The venue also hosts Quarter midgets on Friday nights on a smaller track in the infield known as the ‘Little New Smyrna Speedway.’
Inspired by the world-renowned Daytona International Speedway, which is just 12 miles away, the New Smyrna Speedway has welcomed many famous NASCAR drivers such as Neil Bonnett, Donnie, Bobby, and Davey Allison, Richie Evans, and Kyle Larson, and is known for being the place where up-and-coming stars like Todd Gilliland and Harrison Burton began to show their skills.
New Smyrna Speedway hosts a variety of community-focused events throughout the year.
3939 FL-44, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Arts on Douglas
Located in historic downtown New Smyrna Beach, Arts on Douglas is a commercial gallery that promotes the works of professional artists from the state of Florida.
Established in 1966 by artist Doris Leeper and artist and benefactor Ed Harris, the gallery is housed in a former 1930s-era Ford showroom and service center and features over 3,500 square feet of exhibition space.
The gallery hosts an ongoing exhibition program that presents 18 exhibitions a year that focus on a broad spectrum of artistic styles, mediums, contemporary genres such as digital media, conceptual art, video, and sculpture.
123 Douglas St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, Phone: 386-428-1133
Coronado Community United Methodist Church
The Coronado Community United Methodist Church offers worship in several styles and a wealth of classes, educational programs, and support groups for the community.
Established in 1904 in Coronado Beach, now known as New Smyrna Beach, and has been offering religious support for the surrounding community ever since.
Located a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and a block from the Intracoastal Waterway, the Coronado Community United Methodist Church is engaged in mission at the local, national and global levels, and involved in social justice issues in the city and county.
The church hosts a variety of activities seven days a week.
201 S Peninsula Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, Phone: 386-428-6252
Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA)
The Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) a Florida artist-in-residence program that supports and showcases the works of local and regional Floridian artists.
Founded by artist Doris Leeper in 1977, the residency program has paired internationally acclaimed artists from different disciplines with talented local artists to promote the arts through master classes, private studio time, and collaborations.
Located on the scenic shores of Turnbull Bay, the center exhibits a fascinating array of artworks and offers a temporary residence and studio for artists from around the world.
1414 Art Center Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, Phone: 386-427-6975
Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum
The Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum is dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation for African American culture and history.
Formerly known as the Black Heritage Festival / Museum of New Smyrna Beach, Inc., the museum is housed in the beautifully restored old Sacred Heart building that was built in 1899.
The building was once used as a place of worship for a congregation of Black Roman Catholics and forms part of the museum, which is the cornerstone of the historic West Side community in New Smyrna Beach.
The museum features a fascinating collection of artifacts, photographs, oral histories, and memorabilia relating to the African American community from the early 1900s to the present.
314 N Duss St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, Phone: 386-478-1934
Perrine's Produce
Perrine's Produce is a neighborhood farmer’s market and deli on the Dixie Freeway that sells a wide variety of fresh produce, fruit, and vegetables, herbs, flowers, organic honey, froze seafood, handmade cheeses, deli meats, and frozen seafood.
Founded in 1986, the family-owned and operated business has three locations around the state and offers a range of wholesale products, as well as local and imported deli items such as olive oils, meats and cheeses, gourmet sandwiches and ready-made meals made with fresh locally sourced ingredients.
1044 N Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, Phone: 386-423-2336
Wake Up Cafe
Wake Up Cafe is a family-owned and operated café with two convenient New Smyrna Beach locations that serve all-American fare along with authentic Argentine and Spanish specialties.
The café serves hearty homemade dishes like pancakes, waffles, egg scrambles, and French toast for breakfast, and fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, toasted cheese, burgers, and house specialties for lunch.
The drinks menu offers freshly brewed coffee, loose-leaf teas, hot chocolate, and fruit juices.
749 E 3rd Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, Phone: 386-410-4719
Third Wave Cafe
The Third Wave Cafe is a stylish café with a picturesque Key West feel and a laid-back vibe that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner all week.
Located on Flagler Ave close to the Causeway Drawbridge, the café has a charming patio surrounded by swaying palm trees and tropical flora, artistic carved wood sculptures, and twinkling fairy lights which give the outdoor area a romantic touch at night.
An outdoor deck overlooking Flagler Avenue with several fans and plenty of shade and a casual indoor lounge are ideal for pre-dinner cocktails.
Third Wave Café’s brunch menu features a variety of traditional breakfast and lunch items and signature dishes like Southwestern Hash with Mexican Chorizo, Blanco Pizza, Shrimp and Grits, and Ahi Tacos plates.
204 Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32169, Phone: 386-402-7864
Norwood's Eatery & Bar Treehouse
Norwood's Eatery & Bar Treehouse is a unique treehouse restaurant carved from Florida’s natural landscapes. Based in a building with a rich history dating back to 1929 that once housed a Pan Am gas station, a piggy bank factory, and a general store, the restaurant has become one of the top spots for dinner in New Smyrna Beach.
The charming restaurant has a cozy wood-lined dining room and outdoor seating on the wooden deck beneath the shady leaves of a huge tree.
The menu features fresh seafood, organic salads, prime steaks, handmade pasta, hearty burgers, and gourmet sandwiches, and the well-stocked bar offers a wide range of libations, including over 30,000 bottles of wines.
400 East 2nd Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32169, Phone: 386-428-4621
New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company
The New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company believes you can’t beat a freshly brewed locally made beer. To this end they invite all locals and visitors to stop by and sample their range of fresh beers, brewed on site. The brewery sources the finest grains from around the world and adds local ingredients whenever possible. The Tap Room features a good selection of freshly brewed favorites including 5 IPA’s, lager, Irish red ale, Czech-style pilsner, stouts, porter and a couple of sours. Their Tap Room is located in the historic downtown area, where you will be surrounded by the fermentation tanks as you sip and taste.
New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company, 143 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, 386 957 3802
Galleria di Vetro
Galleria di Vetro is a family owned glass art business which is dedicated to producing unique pieces of glass art for your home or business. The principal glass artist is the owner Kyle Carni, who takes much of his inspiration from his location on the beautiful barrier island of New Smyrna in Florida. His love of the ocean and all the marine creatures which inhabit it has inspired him to produce stunning reef designs filled with life and color. The gallery also carries a wide selection of glass jewelry, functional home ware, whimsical ornaments and collectables. Galleria di Vetro welcomes visitors from Monday through Saturday from 10am-5pm.
Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagner Ave, New Smyrna, FL 32169, 386 957 3909
