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Marine Discovery Center

Small aquarium and tour agency. Tours launch from the marina on North Causeway, not the site of the aquarium.

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Address: 520 Barracuda Blvd
Website: marinediscoverycenter.org (opens in a new tab)

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Rookery Island
Popular with bird watchers, the islet is one of the primary landmarks of the New Smyrna harbor. The mangroves and scrub covering the islet attract various species of local birds. However, boaters should view from a distance and avoid the islet itself and surrounding sandbanks in order to respect the local wildlife.
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Old Fort
The Old Fort, a former house of unknown origin that was converted into a quasi-fort during the Civil War, existed near the intersection of Riverside and Canal Street; but today, only a stone foundation remains. You can see the fort from the road, but it's also open as a park and the surroundings are walkable. Due to erosion, the foundation is well below the structural level and it is therefore impossible to navigate deep into the pit to reach the rooms, although they can be viewed from above. Around the mansion are several trees and a lawn.
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Blackbeards
Popular restaurant with a large menu, with its emphasis on seafood and steak. For quantity at lower prices, this is the place to come, as you'll get the opportunity to self-serve soup or salad and you'll receive some snacks along with your main course, probably the prime rib the restaurant is best known for. Parking is limited to the immdiate surrounds of the restaurant. The restaurant's main positives are that it has a lively atmosphere, especially in the evenings, and provides a good example of American cuisine. It's not walkable from Canal St but is easily visible by car from US-1.
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New Smyrna Museum of History
The museum includes artifacts dating from pre-Columbian times through to the modern era, with an emphasis on the Turnbull settlement. Among the most notable historical artifacts are thousand-year-old Native American tools and a Byzantine Christian medal discovered at one of the Turnbull colony residences. In addition, the museum includes drawn plans and maps of the city demonstrating land grants and geographical features of the region.
Tue–Sat 10AM–4PM