We were looking for unusual and antique touches for our remodel of our 1920s house. It was a…read moretreasure trove of doors, glass, old growth hardwood flooring, beans and more. Everyone on staff there was super helpful and Mark walked us around showing us many things. We will be sourcing many items for our remodel from them. But as they recommended we will need to come back a few times - w measurements - happy to do so!

What a great place for treasures from yesteryear! So many amazing finds to explore and prices are…read morereasonable. So much history and character all in one place.

Fort Butler is another of the forts - like Fort Mason…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/fort-mason-historical-marker-umatilla?hrid=5-e4FhIOGWX_wjfU0uyG1w and Fort Ogden https://www.yelp.com/biz/fort-ogden-historical-marker-arcadia?hrid=7iTRrXh-ADzYRK34B2XaeQ - that the US Army assembled in order to help with the Second Seminole War. This one was located along the nearby St. Johns River. The marker is the same on both sides. It reads, "Located on the west bank of the St. Johns, Ft. Butler was built in 1838 during the Seminole Wars. It consisted of a crude log stockade and barracks for the garrison. The Fort was one of the military installations designed to protect the St. Johns River, which served as an important artery of communication with the garrisons in central Florida. On the opposite bank, near the frontier settlement of Volusia, stood Ft. Call." There is some space here to pull over to view the sign. [Review 16815 overall - 1539 in Florida - 328 of 2022.]

It's literally just a sign but ok. They have a Pokémon gym tho but it's literally off the side of…read morethe highway.

A visit to Ormond Beach just would not be right without a visit to the Casements. Our group of four…read morewere in the area and we convinced them it is a must see. My wife and I had been there about ten years earlier and really enjoyed it. So on a beautiful early November day we made a visit. Still very impressive with the times opulence, it was a refreshing view of history in the areas. Rooms, offices, kitchen, library, etc. One remodeled large room had pictures from the early days of racing on the beach. Paintings, sculptures, desks, an elegant coffee server. It was all very fascinating to see. Also pictures of a disastrous fire that occurred there, and has been fully restored. The tour takes about 30-35 minutes, depending on how many questions you might have. The docent was very well versed on all the aspects of the home and the history. Hard to imagine being the richest man in America and being able to live in this fine house in the Winter. After the tour, I made a donation to the Historical Society thar do the excellent tours. And my wife made a separate donation by purchasing a necklace from the gift shop.

If you are in Ormond Beach, this is a fantastic way to kill time and learn some mazing history...if…read moreyou can catch a tour. We walked in and amazingly caught a tour just starting. It was totally free, too, and the tour guides are fun and knowledgeable. There is a lot of signage, so you can still enjoy it without a tour, but the tour will be so much more enjoyable.

Beautiful place - two buildings full of Fun, Art, activities for kids.... We went to the…read moreplanetarium- Great presentation- on the ceiling makes you feel like you're in space! The two train coaches- with the scene set up to show you life on a luxurious train from decade ago. The race cars and luxury cars- light blue Lincoln Continental was awesome

I visited MOAS for a first date, and the value was absolutely on point. For everything included, I…read moreleft feeling impressed and genuinely satisfied. The woman at the entrance was kind and helpful, though she spoke so softly my ADHD brain had to lean in like a detective--but her directions were spot on. Inside the main building, the art from Cuba was the star for me--bold, vibrant, full of life. Some of my absolute favorites were in the Cuban art section--each piece felt like it was humming with its own frequency. The geometric painting (the one drenched in deep reds, burnt oranges, and that sharp black hourglass shape) hit me first. It's bold, mathematical, yet somehow spiritual--like a coded message meant for anyone perceptive enough to catch it. Very "guardian-spirit-meets-mid-century-modern." I stood there longer than I expected. The giant ancient sloth? Unreal. I wish they'd place a modern-day sloth beside it, just so my brain could process the scale without glitching. The bug/kids section was unexpectedly adorable. The kids were living their best lives, and honestly, I was right there with them--zero shame. I did drive over to the second building for the "It's a Ship Show" exhibit, and okay... I see what they did with the title. At first glance I read it as "It's a Sht* Show," and for a split second I thought MOAS got sassy. The artwork leaned heavily into still life, and to me it felt more like pieces you'd find in an upscale lounge, a refined boutique hotel, or a polished restaurant--visually pleasing but not as emotionally stirring as the main gallery. Just my personal taste. I could've spent more time wandering around, but I was on a first date with someone who kept making me laugh. I felt like the loud kid in class trying to stay quiet in a museum. Overall, great value, memorable art, and a surprisingly fun atmosphere. I'd definitely go again--preferably when I'm not giggling through every exhibit.

From a library to a…read moremuseum The Holly Hill Preservation Society is where the former Holly Hill use to be. Unfortunately it was decided to close down the cool library because in someone's mind it just wasn't be used enough. How sad. So last year the old library building was converted into the present historical society and museum. Not many books in the new place but at least the history of Holly Hill is in good hands. All kinds of very cool photos, maps, tools, furniture and artifacts are scattered around the one main room. Even a 1901 doctor's carriage and an old masterdon tusk and tooth that was found in the area. Cool stuff. There is no charge for the museum and the man working the front desk was great. Just the type of person a place like this needs, friendly, enthusiastic and very, very knowledgeable about the town and area. No, the library will probably not be coming back, at least not anytime soon. However the historic museum is even cooler in some ways. It's so nice when the past is kept alive.

Although I am not a fan of beavers in general the Buc-ee's Beaver Mascot statue is fairly cute! We…read morehave had a Buc-ee's near our house for several years now and the Buc-ee beaver mascot statue gets a lot of attention every time we visit Buc-ee's! People absolutely love having their photograph taken with him! There's no shortage of Buc-ee's items that feature the grinning beaver (hats, t-shirts, plush/stuffed animals, Beaver Nuggets, and countless additional items!) Turns out, the reason Buc-ee's mascot is a beaver is the Buc-ee's CEO, Arch Aplin's childhood nickname, as bestowed on him by his Mom, was "Beaver." This nickname was inspired by a toothpaste commercial featuring a space-age version of a beaver named Bucky Beaver. Aplin also named his Labrador retriever, Buck, and honored his beloved pup with the Buc-ee's name! If you haven't been to a Buc-ee's, you really should visit one! It's quite the experience and if you're lucky ,you may see a Buc-ee's Beaver Mascot inside ready to give you a hug or pose for a photograph with you!

The Buc-ee's beaver mascot is a five foot tall structure made of bronze by the Heart Art Foundry…read moreand welcomes every visitor into the store. It is an intensive process to fabricate each beaver and takes up to three months by first making a 4" model. Then enlarging it by making a rubber mold and filling the mold with metal. The statue is constructed in twelve different pieces, before being welded together to form the animated iconic buck tooth beaver. If you get a chance to visit Buc-ee's, make sure you rub his head and snap a selfie with him to build his confidence.

Stopped in to grab a few parking passes for the parking lots off Flagler Avenue. First off I…read morewasn't crazy about the process but it is a perk for living in Volusia County, it was somewhat painful but it's free so why not. The receptionist / volunteer was a little controlling which I thought was ridiculous but we got through it. Small town politics at its best...

I cant say anything positive. If you like bugs and overgrown plants then you will like it. The…read moreplants they had for sale looked dead. Don't recommend

During our Spring Break FL-2025 Vacation we stopped at Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens to enjoy a…read morestroll. There is a Sugar Mill Ruins located here as well as some gorgeous flowers to fully enjoy! Unbelievably, it's FREE to enjoy and accepts Donations! Be sure to check the mailbox at the entrance area for a map of the grounds! The kids enjoyed walking around and seeing the historic ruins of the Sugar Mill. It was very relaxing and shaded! I'm totally into the flowers because it reminds me so much of my daddy! I love Google image search because you can locate on the internet information about the flowers and plants including their names! Definitely if you are in the area, check it out! Highly recommend