Port Orange - Wikitravel

Port Orange

Contents

• 1 Understand
• 2 Get in
  • 2.1 By plane
  • 2.2 By train
  • 2.3 By bus
  • 2.4 By car
• 3 Get around
  • 3.1 By bus
  • 3.2 By car
• 4 See
• 5 Do
  • 5.1 Events
  • 5.2 Golf
  • 5.3 Scenic drives
  • 5.4 Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
  • 5.5 Tennis
• 6 Learn
• 7 Buy
  • 7.1 Shopping Malls
• 8 Eat
• 9 Drink
• 10 Sleep
  • 10.1 Budget
  • 10.2 Mid-range
• 11 Stay safe
• 12 Cope
• 13 Get out

Port Orange is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida. Port Orange is considered to be part of the Greater Daytona Beach Area, and Port Orange only recently obtained its own mailing address, separate from Daytona Beach. Tourism marketing continues to tie these two cities together.

Understand[edit]

The original settlers of the Port Orange area were the Timucuan and Seminole Indians. During Florida’s plantation period, Patrick Dean was granted 995 acres in 1804 from the Spanish Crown which later was named the Dunlawton Plantation. The fertile soil was favorable for citrus, indigo, and sugar cane which could be shipped to market on the Halifax River. The plantation was destroyed by the Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole War in 1836. The Dunlawton Sugar Mill on Old Sugar Mill Road is the last remnant of the old plantation.

The second major era for Port Orange occurred after the Civil War. Dr. John Milton Hawks, an abolitionist and United States Army Surgeon, along with other Union Army officers formed the Florida Land and Lumber Company and brought 500 freed slaves to public lands along the Halifax River, north of Spruce Creek in 1866. Dr. Hawks moved the settlement he was credited with naming Orange Port in February 1867 from the Mosquito Inlet (Ponce Inlet) to where the community lies today. By April 1867, the settlement’s name changed to Port Orange because another town in the United States already had the former name. Port Orange was incorporated in 1926.

Port Orange is made up of some 150 distinct "neighborhoods", each with its own distinctive flavor. The City encompasses 26.4 square miles speckled with beautiful parks and is home to over 50,000 residents.

One of the largest annual events in Volusia is Port Orange Family Days held in October. This four-day festival which takes place at the City Center Complex focuses on the celebration of family and quality of life in Port Orange and features a carnival, business, and non-profit expo, children’s games, parade, food court, and entertainment.

Get in[edit]

By plane[edit]

Port Orange only offers Spruce Creek Airport, a small private airport, which is part of the Spruce Creek Fly-In real estate community. If you need to fly here, you will need to find a commercial flight arriving at either Daytona Beach International Airport (the closest), Orlando International Airport, or Jacksonville International Airport.

• Daytona Beach International Airport, 700 Catalina Dr Ste 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, ☎ +1 3862488030, [x].
• Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive Jacksonville, FL 32218, ☎ +1 9047414902, [x].
• Orlando International Airport, 1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827, ☎ +1 4078252001, [x].

By train[edit]

Amtrak offers the Amtrak Auto Train service with its southern Terminus located in Sanford (Florida), about 35 miles west of Port Orange. 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 Port Orange 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[edit]

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 (the #4, #7, and #12 connect to different parts of Port Orange) or take a taxicab to complete your trip to Port Orange.

By car[edit]

Port Orange 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 "South Ridgewood Avenue."

Get around[edit]

By bus[edit]

Votran [1] is the name of the local Volusia County bus service, which also provides a public transit connection to nearby Daytona Beach. 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. Most routes run Monday - Saturday from 7 AM to 7 PM. However, the #4 along Ridgewood Avenue and #17 along Dunlawton Avenue offer night and Sunday service.

By car[edit]

Getting around by car is very easy and convenient in Port Orange. The major roads are all wide and easy to drive on with all the major areas signposted, but traffic jams around major intersections are common in the afternoons, and around the tourist areas on Saturday nights.

See[edit]

• Spruce Creek Park, 6250 Ridgewood Ave, ph.+1 386-322-5133, [2]. Spruce Creek Park offers a 536-foot boardwalk with three miles of nature trails, leading to a 15-foot observation tower and continues to Rose Bay. The tower overlooks the marsh area near Spruce Creek.

• Sugar Mill Gardens, 950 Old Sugar Mill, [3]. Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Sugar Mill Gardens is a botanical garden developed and maintained by the Botanical Gardens of Volusia, Inc., a non-profit organization with no salaried employees. It features a 16th-century sugar mill. Free.

Do[edit]

• Cycling, [x]. Fing the places what to visit.

Events[edit]

• Port Orange Family Days, [x].

• Fishing (Fish With Captain Barry), 3811 S Atlantic Ave UNIT 602, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118, ☎ +1 3868718500, [x].

• Kayaking (Cracker Creek), 1795 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL 32128, ☎ +1 3863040778, [x]. They also offer canoes and paddles. Also, organize boat tours.

Golf[edit]

• Crane Lakes Golf and Country Club, 1790 Crane Lakes Blvd,, ☎ +1 386-767-4653, [x].
• Golf Club at Cypress Head, 6231 Palm Vista Street,, ☎ +1 386-756-5449, [x]. Port Orange's municipal Golf Course.
• Spruce Creek Golf and Country Club, 1900 Country Club Dr.,, ☎ +1 386-756-6116, [x]. Also there is possible to enjoy tennis. Two hard courts and six clay courts, some with lights. Call for hours and fees.

Scenic drives[edit]

• Lighthouse Loop, Port Orange Causeway, 3501-4900 S. Atlantic Ave., [x]. The Lighthouse Loop is a scenic drive, also used by walkers, bicyclists, and runners, which passes through the cities of Port Orange, Daytona Beach Shores, and Ponce Inlet. Check the website for the exact route.

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling[edit]

• Discover Diving Guide & Services, 92 Dunlawton Causeway,, ☎ +1 386-760-3483, [x]. Offers off-shore dive trips to wrecks and reefs. Also offers Lobster trips. Call to book your space. Only five passengers per trip.
• Spruce Creek Scuba Guide & Services, 1646 Taylor Rd,, ☎ +1 386-767-1727, [x]. Spruce Creek Scuba is a full-service recreational/technical dive center. Offers training for open water divers, specialty divers, advanced open water divers, and rescue divers. Also offers basic Nitrox, advanced Nitrox, staged decompression, extended range, and Trimix.

Tennis[edit]

• Airport Road Park, 6751 Airport Road,, ☎ +1 386-506-5852. 25 acre City Park, with 8 lit tennis courts, 2 outdoor basketball courts, 2 soccer fields, a children's playground, pavilion, picnic tables, and restrooms. Open 7 am-11 pm daily. Free.

Learn[edit]

• Palmer College of Chiropractic, 4777 City Center Pkwy, Port Orange, FL 32129, ☎ +1 8665859677, [x].

Buy[edit]

• Aerotech Sails, 3090 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119, ☎ +1 3867609926, [x]. Sailboats
• Sandy Point Progressive Sports, 3090 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119, ☎ +1 3867567564, [x]. Watersport equipment store.

Shopping Malls[edit]

• Countryside Shopping Center, 3830 S Nova Rd, Port Orange, FL 32127, [x]. Countryside Shopping Center is 118,376 sq. ft. retail plaza, with a mix of national, regional, and local retailers, anchored by Big Lots, McDonald's, and Save A Lot.

• Dunlawton Square Shopping mall, 3845 South Nova Road. Dunlawton Square is 332,800 sq. ft. shopping center, anchored by Bealls Outlet, Burger King, Dollar General, GNC, PCS Metro, Port Orange Steakhouse, Publix supermarket, Radio Shack, Space Coast Credit Union, SunTrust Bank, and TGI Friday's.

• Park Place Plaza Shopping mall, 3781 South Nova Road. Park Place Plaza is a 132,341 sq. ft. open-air shopping center, anchored by Beall's, Gold's Gym, and Ross Dress for Less.

• Pavilion at Port Orange, 5501 S Williamson Blvd, [x]. The Pavilion at Port Orange is an open-air shopping destination located in Port Orange, Florida, just south of Daytona Beach on I-95. The center opened in the Spring of 2010 and Phase II is underway. Anchored by Belk fashion department store, The Pavilion features 14-screen Hollywood Theaters, prominent retailers, and new restaurants all with a boardwalk feel. To further draw shoppers The Pavilion features a covered play area, walking trails surrounding the water, decorative fountains, and an outdoor community performance venue. The Pavilion also features second-story office space.

• Port Orange Plaza Shopping mall, 4064 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127. Port Orange Plaza is a 189,673 sq. ft. open-air shopping center, with a mix of national, regional, and local retailers, anchored by Family Dollar Store and Hardees.

• Westport Plaza Shopping mall, 1642 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL 32128.

Eat[edit]

• Aunt Catfish's On the River, 4009 Halifax Dr, Port Orange, FL 32127, ☎ +1 3867674768, [x]. Seafood.
• Domino's Pizza Pizza delivery, 1820 Dunlawton Ave Unit 101, Port Orange, FL 32127, ☎ +1 3867562104.
• Dustin's Bar-B-Q, 4908 Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129, ☎ +1 386-322-9177, [x]. American, Barbeque.
• First Turn Lounge Restaurant, 5236 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127, ☎ +1 3867885434, [x].
• Monterey Grill, 1665 Dunlawton Ave # 101, ☎ +1 386-761-6868, [x]. Steak, Seafood.

Drink[edit]

• Last Resort Bar, 5812 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127, ☎ +1 386 761-5147, [x]. You can be shocked there! The home of cold beer and killer women.

Sleep[edit]

Budget[edit]

• Town & Country Motel, 5384 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127, ☎ +1 3867610881, [x].

Mid-range[edit]

• Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Port Orange-Daytona, FL, 5802 Journey's End Way, ☎ +1 386-760-0101, [x].

Stay safe[edit]

Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida. Beware of lightning in the central part of the state. Also, there is a high occurrence of tornadoes in Florida, so check the Tornado safety page. Check for the same aim on a local website[4].

Port Orange has varying crime intensity by neighborhood. Tourist areas rarely have violent crimes, but theft is an occasional occurrence. The 911 number for fire and police emergencies is in effect in Port Orange.

Cope[edit]

Get out[edit]

• Daytona Beach - Port Orange's famous neighbor to the North offers NASCAR racing and other special events.
• Daytona Beach Shores - A quiet, small city located just Northeast of Port Orange along the beach peninsula.
• New Smyrna Beach - Just to the South of Port Orange lies New Smyrna Beach. The city lays claim to the best Florida offers - excellent backwater and offshore fishing, golf, historical sites, cultural events, and eclectic shopping and dining experiences along historical Flagler Avenue and Canal Street.
• Ponce Inlet - A scenic fishing village located at the southern tip of the beach peninsula. Here you will find the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Marine Science Center, local charter fishing boats, along with several of the area's best seafood restaurants.

Routes through Port Orange

Daytona Beach ← South Daytona ←	N  S	→ New Smyrna Beach → West Palm Beach
Jacksonville ← Daytona Beach ←	N  S	→ New Smyrna Beach → West Palm Beach
Daytona Beach ← Daytona Beach Shores ←	N  S	→ New Smyrna Beach → West Palm Beach

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