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Daytona LagoonvsMarine Science Center
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Marine Science Center ranks significantly better than Daytona Lagoon. Marine Science Center has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Where and Frommer's.
Daytona Lagoon
Fodor's
Where
U.S. News & World Report
601 Earl Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
From $0/night
Fodor's "Features go-kart racing, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a 3,000-square-foot laser tag arena, a 25-foot rock wall, a video arcade with more than 100 games, a water park with 11 different slides." Full review
Where "Choose from a bevy of kid-friendly activities at this year-round attraction includes arcade, 27 holes of miniature golf, lazer tag and a rock wall." Full review
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Choose from a bevy of kid-friendly activities at this year-round attraction includes arcade, 27 holes of miniature golf, lazer tag and a rock wall.
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"If you need a break from the beach, head to the Daytona Lagoon. With a miniature golf course, go-kart racing...handful of amusement park-type rides, the Daytona Lagoon makes for a fun afternoon. " Full review
Marine Science Center
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Where
100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach, FL 32127
From $0/night
Frommer's "This marine museum has interior displays (with exhibits on mangroves, mosquitoes, shells, artificial reefs, dune habitats, and pollution solutions), a 5,000-gallon aquarium, and educational programs." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Sea turtles nest on Daytona's beaches, and this rehab center cares for the sick and injured. Lots of seabirds too." Full review
Where "Learn about the area’s ecosystems from the St. Johns River to the Atlantic Ocean, observe the sea turtle and bird rehabilitation center and play in the stingray touch tank." Full review
