Parks

Many historical and cultural sites make New Smyrna Beach noteworthy. From the Turnbull and Sugar Mill Ruins, to the Eldora State House, the area is rich in history.

• Flagler Avenue Park, [2]. The Flagler Avenue Park is a popular beachfront park just off historic Flagler Avenue, complete with its quaint shops and restaurants.
• Hiles boat ramp, 156 Hiles Blvd., [3]. Hiles boat ramp is a concrete single boat ramp off of Hiles Boulevard. It's the perfect ramp for canoes, and those eager to navigate the county's beautiful Intercoastal Waterway.
• Lake Ashby boat ramp, 1151 Commercial Ave., [4]. The boat ramp at Lake Ashby Park is open 22-hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. The launch site is on Commercial Avenue.
• Lake Ashby Park, 4150 Boy Scout Camp Road, [5]. Lake Ashby Park is a 124-acre rural setting park in the Osteen area that includes primitive tent camping, playground, volleyball court, nature/horse trails, boardwalks, fishing pier, pavilions with picnic tables and grills. It also offers a free public boat ramp nearby. The park is open sunrise to sunset and offers a 3,500 square foot play area for children that includes a variety of climbers, swings and ladders.
• Smyrna Dunes Park (County), +1 386 424-2935, [6]. Open daily Sunrise to sunset. Perched on 250 acres of pristine land at the northern tip of the New Smyrna Beach peninsula, the area is surrounded by water on three sides. The park consists of five ecosystems (ocean, river, dunes, scrub zone, saltwater marsh). $3.50 per vehicle, $1 per person for vehicles with more than eight passengers.
• Sugar Mill Ruins, 600 Mission Drive.
• Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve (County) This secluded wildlife preserve offers miles of lonely trails that lead to 60 foot sand cliffs that slope gracefully into Spruce Creek. These sand bluffs are among the largest in Florida.

Arts

Named one of "America's Top Small Cities for The Arts," New Smyrna is home to the Atlantic Center for the Arts, an artists-in-residence community and educational facility, the Harris House, the Little Theatre and Arts on Douglas. Frequent arts shows featuring visual and performing arts take place throughout the year.

• Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler Avenue, +1 386 409-0402, [7]. Galleria di Vetro, a unique experience in glass is a thriving gallery and working studio. The Galleria specializes in architectural installations for both commercial and residential spaces, as well as custom pieces in any form. Featuring live glassblowing demonstrations, classes for all ages and world famous and local artists such as Hans Godo-Frabel, John Blazy, Shane Fero, Kyle Carni and many more.
• Atlantic Center for the Arts Founded by local artist Doris "Doc" Leeper, this tranquil artist seminary plays hosts to artists worldwide, and invites them to come and create art at the center. The center itself is an architectural marvel. Donations accepted, but admission is free. Exhibits are always coming and going. Open until 4pm.
• Arts on Douglas Is an upscale art gallery located on Doulgas Street. Pieces are for sale, but the enjoyable experience is always free.

By plane

Although New Smyrna Beach has a Municipal Airport, it is chiefly used by private aircraft. Commercial flights to this area should be sought arriving to either Daytona Beach International Airport (the closest), Orlando International Airport, or Jacksonville International Airport.

By train

Amtrak offers the Amtrak Auto Train service with its southern Terminus located in Sanford (Florida), about 35 miles west of New Smyrna Beach. The Amtrak Auto Train carries passengers and automobiles between Sanford and Lorton, Virginia, effectively serving as a car-rail link from Florida to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. You can easily drive your car into New Smyrna Beach after departing from the Auto Train.

Amtrak offers regular passenger service with the closest stop being near the city of DeLand. This stop is rather remote and is not recommended as an option.

By bus

Greyhound Bus Lines offers bus service to nearby Daytona Beach. Upon arrival at the Daytona Beach bus station, you will need to either transfer to a local Volusia County bus or take a taxicab to complete your trip to New Smyrna Beach.

By car

New Smyrna Beach is easily accessed by car, as Interstate 95 passes by just west of the city, and U.S. Highway 1 passes through the center of the city, named as "Old Dixie Highway."

Votran [1] is the name of the local Volusia County bus service, which also provides a public transit connection to nearby Daytona Beach. The buses offer service in New Smyrna Beach, M-Sa 7AM-7PM. Votran is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. Cost: $1.25 per trip, or $3 for a one-day bus pass (Valid for all routes).

ATMs can be found thoughout New Smyrna Beach. Usually larger hotels and convenience stores will have a "generic" ATM machine available; however, be forewarned about hidden service fees.

Shopping

Flagler Avenue and Canal Street, which were recently renovated, feature several quaint shops and cafes. It should be no surprise that the second oldest city in Florida is also home to many antique shopping pavilions.

• Flagler Avenue and Canal Street Shops
• Indian River Village Shopping Center
• New Smyrna Beach Regional Shopping Center
• New Smyrna Shopping Plaza
• Ocean Village Square Shopping Center
• Winn-Dixie Plaza

• The South Atlantic Grille, 3406 South Atlantic ave., ☎ 386-424-1675. Upscale dining, beautiful dining room and loft, fusion cuisine, reservations accepted edit

• Norwoods, 400 Second Avenue, (386) 428-4621. [10] An institution in New Smyrna Beach that successfully made the change from fans, screen doors and smoked mullet to fine dining, wines, and air conditioning.

• Boston's Fish House, 1414 South Atlantic Ave., +1 386 424-0757. Seafood and Chicken.

• Chases on the Beach, 3401 South Atlantic Ave., +1 386 423-8787, [11]. Florida seafood and luscious tropical drinks. Listen to live music while laying around the pool and sipping on a special cocktail.

• J Bs Fish Camp & Seafood Restaurant, 859 Pompano Avenue, +1 386 427-5747. Seafood.

• Spanish River Grill, 737 East 3rd Ave., +1 386 424-6991. A small intimate restaurant located in the Publix shopping center, featuring Eclectic, Nuevo Cuban cuisine.
• The Garlic, Located on 3rd avenue, ambience is unbeatable at the upscale Garlic. Featuring savory tuscan music. Al Fresco dining, and live music most nights. $30+ per person
• Ocean Club 3rd Avenue, Fine dining with a view of the Atlantic. Owned by the award winning team from Spanish River. $30 per person.
• Riverview Flagler Avenue Riverfront, Offers fine dining with a great view fo the Indian River. A favorite among visitors. $30 per person.
• Ocean's Seafood 3rd Avenue. This little place doesn't have a view, but what it does have is the best local seafood around, and at cheap prices to boot. Caught daily in local waters. $10-20 per person. Only open till 7 pm, so get there early.

• Gilley's Pub 44, 1889 State Road 44, +1 386 428-6523. Biker and sports bar, Features 3 full-service liquor bars including a Tiki Bar outside.
• Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch Bar, 549 Tomoka Farms Road, +1 386 427-8969. Biker bar, on the west side of New Smyrna Beach. Popular destination during Daytona Beach Bike Week and Biketoberfest.