154 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach (904) 252-6531. A Daytona Beach tradition since 1925, Angell & Phelps Chocolates unveiled its new chocolate factory in late 1994. A free, guided 30-minute tour takes you on a fascinating journey into the history and how-to of the chocolate-making process as you watch some of over 100 kinds of candies being hand-made and boxed for shipment to chocolate lovers around the world.

Kids and adults alike come from miles around to explore the "South's Largest Toy Store," a Daytona Beach tradition since 1904. With two floors of animated displays, unique collectibles, dolls, and toys of all kinds, Dunn Toys in downtown Daytona Beach is the kind of store that dreams are made of. Treat yourself to a lunch or snack break in the 1904 Coffee Shop downstairs, decorated with authentic Daytona Beach memorabilia and sporting a scenic view of Riverfront Park along the Halifax River, (904) 253-3644.

In the downtown Daytona Beach area, there is plenty of history still to be seen. A variety of historical museums, churches, galleries and other cultural finds are scattered amongst towering oak trees and beautifully cityscaped streets. Downtown storefronts maintain the charm and charisma of days gone by as shoppers stroll the winding paths of Riverfront Park, nestled on the banks of the scenic Halifax River. A bronze statue marks the entrance to Jackie Robinson Ballpark, the site of this famous African-American's first spring training game in 1946, and history-rich Bethune-Cookman College is just blocks to the west.

252 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach (904) 255-6976. Housed at the site of the old Merchant's Bank building, this museum features Indian and Spanish artifacts found at nearby plantations, memorabilia from the early days of beach automobile racing and a newspaper file which dates back to 1883. A video, shown in the Ellen Amelia Hofmeyer Daytona Beach Heritage Video Theater, showcases the history of the Daytona Beach area. The museum also features a miniature, wood-carved replica of the Boardwalk area in 1938. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

105 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach (904) 258-3106. The baseball stars of tomorrow are playing today at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Daytona Cubs are the Chicago Cubs' Class A affiliate in the Florida State League (FSL,) a proven training ground for major league players. Winners of the 1995 FSL championship, the Cubs play their home games from April to September. Back in 1946, Robinson revolutionized modern baseball when he played his first spring training game with the Brooklyn Dodgers' farm team, the Montreal Royals. In honor of this historical event, a bronze statue was erected at the entrance to the ballpark which bears his name. Today, the 4,500-seat stadium is also home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Bethune-Cookman College baseball games, and the All-Star College Baseball Jamboree.

433 S. Palmetto Avenue, Daytona Beach (904) 258-3856. Works of state and national artists are on display here, with exhibits changing monthly. The League hosts workshops, classes and demonstrations throughout the year and features an art video library. Open 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed during the month of July.

North of Silver Beach Bridge, downtown Daytona Beach (904) 258-3106. The area's most recently renovated park features acres of green grass and several southern-style gazebos -- the largest perched directly on the banks of the Halifax River. Public boat docks, barbecue grills, volleyball courts and a playground for the children are situated amongst rows of beautiful date palms and cobblestone streets. The park is also the home of the Halifax Rowing Association. Open daily, dawn to dusk.

South of Silver Beach Bridge, downtown Daytona Beach (904) 253-0575. A great place to dock your boat and enjoy a picnic or cast your line off the fishing dock. There's also a fuel dock and free public boat ramp. The Columbia Plaza at Halifax Harbor features Spanish and Caribbean cuisine in a magnificent waterfront setting which overlooks Florida's largest east coast marina. Open daily, dawn to dusk.

The Saturday morning Farmer's Market on City Island, open from 7 a.m. to early afternoon, features fresh produce, plants and seafood.