Ponce de Leon Inlet, New Smyrna Beach

#3 among attractions in New Smyrna Beach

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The Ponce de Leon Inlet is a natural opening in the barrier islands in central Florida that connects the north end of the Mosquito Lagoon and the south end of the Halifax River to the Atlantic Ocean. The inlet originally was named Mosquito Inlet. In 1926 the Florida Legislature changed the name from Mosquito Inlet to Ponce de Leon Inlet. There was precedent for the change. Mosquito County had long before become Orange County, and the Mosquito River had become the Halifax River. Only the Mosquito Lagoon has kept its old name. It is the site of the town of Ponce Inlet, Florida and the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light. The inlet is maintained by the Ponce de Leon Inlet & Port District, a Division of the Volusia County, Florida government. ()

Coordinates: 29°4'16"N, 80°55'22"W

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New Smyrna Beach United States

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Ponce de Leon Inlet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, New Smyrna Museum of History, Marine Science Center, Daytona Beach Parasail.

0.7 miNW
Specialty museum, Lighthouse, Museum
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Ponce Inlet
19 min walk • The Ponce de Leon Inlet Light is a lighthouse and museum located at Ponce de León Inlet in Central Florida. At 175 feet in height, it is the tallest lighthouse in the state and one of the tallest in the United States. It is located between St. Augustine Light and Cape Canaveral Light.
3.2 miS
Museum, History museum
New Smyrna Museum of History, New Smyrna Beach
81 min walk • The New Smyrna Museum of History is located at 120 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, in the New Smyrna Beach Historic District. It contains exhibits depicting the history of New Smyrna Beach. The building itself was constructed in 1923 as the local post office.
0.7 miN
Aquarium, Science museum, Zoo
Marine Science Center, Ponce Inlet
19 min walk • The Volusia County Marine Science Center is a marine science and natural history museum in Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida.
0.7 miNW
29°4'46"N • 80°55'45"W
Daytona Beach Parasail, Ponce Inlet
18 min walk • Beach, Parasailing and paragliding, Outdoor activities
3 miS
Archaeological site
Old Fort Park Archeological Site, New Smyrna Beach
78 min walk • The Old Fort Park Archeological Site is a historic site in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States. On July 10, 2008, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
3.2 miS
Neighbourhood
New Smyrna Beach Historic District, New Smyrna Beach
82 min walk • The New Smyrna Beach Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The district is bounded by Riverside Drive, U.S. 1, Ronnoc Lane, and Smith Street. It contains 312 historic buildings.
2.4 miW
Museum, Convention center, Theater
Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna Beach
62 min walk • Atlantic Center for the Arts is a nonprofit, interdisciplinary artists’ community and arts education facility providing artists an opportunity to work and collaborate with contemporary artists in the fields of composing, visual, literary, and performing arts.
3.4 miNW
29°6'51"N • 80°56'58"W
Ponce Preserve, Ponce Inlet
86 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park
2.6 miSE
29°2'20"N • 80°53'59"W
Galleria di Vetro, New Smyrna Beach
68 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
3.5 miS
Archaeological site, Church
First Presbyterian Church, New Smyrna Beach
89 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church Archeological Site is a historic site in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States. On July 10, 2008, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This property is part of the Archeological Resources of the 18th-Century Smyrnea Settlement of Dr.
3.3 miS
Museum
St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission, New Smyrna Beach
84 min walk • The St. Rita's Colored Catholic Mission is a historic building in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States. Built in 1899 as Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Faulkner Street, it was relocated to 314 Duss Street in 1956 to serve as a Catholic Mission to the African-American community.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ponce de Leon Inlet?

Nearby attractions include Daytona Beach Parasail, Ponce Inlet (18 min walk), Marine Science Center, Ponce Inlet (19 min walk), Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Ponce Inlet (19 min walk).