The summer of 2025 will likely be remembered for the so-called “heat dome” that had a chokehold on much of the United States, including the Daytona Beach area.
Sick of the brutal, Saharan-like temperatures? Looking to get out of the heat? There are lots of places to have fun indoors across Volusia County. You may have such a good time you’ll forget all about the summer swelter.
Daytona Lagoon is more than just a waterpark
Picture it: You’ve packed up the kids for a whole day of water-sliding at Daytona Lagoon — swimsuits, sunscreen, snacks and all. Then it starts to rain.
Not to worry, the attraction at 601 Earl St. has a lot more to offer than just wet and wild fun. At Daytona Lagoon, there’s also video games, laser tag, go-karting, bumper cars and a rock-climbing wall. Let it rain! General admission is $39.99 with special discounts for the time of entrance and age of guests.
What is The Bin Spot in Daytona Beach?
The Bin Spot at 204 N. Nova Road is part of a chain of shopping warehouses where, as its website says, “every visit is a bargain hunting adventure.”
What is there to do at the Daytona Aquarium?
Rainbow Lorikeet sit on the branches in their enclosure in the Rainforest Adventure section of the Daytona Aquarium in Daytona Beach, Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Beyond your usual assortment of glass enclosed aquatic and reptile species, the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, opened just last year, is filled with lots of other interactive exhibits and activities including virtual reality, arcade and a sandbox for kids. The new rainforest element was unveiled on July 24. You could spend hours trying to get through it all. The aquarium is at 1008 W. International Speedway Blvd. and prices are $29.95 for adults and $25.95 for kids.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Daytona Beach isn’t just for jumping
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Local kids enjoy their time playing at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Daytona Beach Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. [News-Journal/Nikki Ross]
Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Daytona Beach offers an array of activities in addition to the regular trampoline experience, like dodgeball, obstacle courses and more.
A standard pass for 90 minutes of jump time is $25.99 at SkyZone.
What are some of the best museums to visit in Volusia County?
Most likely, when you think of Richard Petty’s racing career, you think of this early-’70s Dodge Charger with the Petty Blue and STP Red.
On a hot day, why not play tourist in your own town? From art museums to historic sites, NASCAR-related memorabilia and colonial settlements, the Daytona Beach area offers a plethora of opportunities to spend a few hours touring through them. Entrance fees vary by site.
Here’s just a sampling:
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona Beach area has lots of indoor activities to beat the heat