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<strong>2024</strong> N EW SMYRNA BEACH AREA VISITORS GUIDE<br />
Explore<br />
Trailblazing In<br />
New Smyrna Beach<br />
There’s more to explore<br />
beyond the shore<br />
Author: Kinsey Gidick<br />
Florida has plenty of busy beach towns. But<br />
if you prefer a laid-back coastal vacation<br />
where you can experience nature on two<br />
feet or two wheels, consider the five-community-strong<br />
area of New Smyrna Beach,<br />
just an hour’s drive from Orlando. Thanks to<br />
significant efforts from cycling advocates,<br />
this area of Florida is a bike rider’s dream,<br />
with as many paved and natural trails as<br />
beautiful beaches. But even without a helmet<br />
and two wheels, New Smyrna Beach’s<br />
courses, many wheelchair accessible, invite<br />
every visitor to opt outside.<br />
The <strong>NSB</strong> Outdoor Trail is a great place to<br />
start to get a lay of the land. The fifty miles<br />
of paths and elevated boardwalks overlook<br />
dunes, allowing pedestrians to enjoy eight<br />
stops along the way. Rest or enjoy a picnic<br />
at Grayce K. Barck North Beach Community<br />
Park, a stunning natural beachfront property.<br />
Alternatively, get a hands-on look at the<br />
Indian River Lagoon’s ecological diversity<br />
by stopping at the Marine Discovery Center<br />
during your excursion.<br />
E-bike enthusiasts will also find a warm<br />
welcome in the New Smyrna Beach Area.<br />
Electric bikes are ideal for tooling around the<br />
coastal community. But if you’re hunting for<br />
46<br />
Visit<strong>NSB</strong>FL.com
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