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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 1, 2015) – This summer, The Original American Beach offers plenty of family-friendly affordability, including a list of 10 Free Things to See & Do!  The destination is in the midst of investing close to $2 billion in renovations and construction, features a recently opened oceanfront rollercoaster, a new planetarium and art museum, and a $5 million renovation of the ever-popular Volusia Mall.

The list begins with touring the Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory and ends at Sunsplash Park, one of many free beachside parks. To see all the fun in between, check out 10 Free Things to See & Do.

TheFREE Bandshell Summer Concert Series – Daytona Beach's historic Bandshell's free concert line-up features a series of tribute bands – including U2, James Taylor, (Daytona Beach natives) the Allman Brothers Band, and more – performing Saturday nights through September 19. Come early, enjoy the Ocean Walk Village and Shoppes, stroll the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier, grab an ice cream and settle in for a musical night, with fireworks over the Atlantic to follow. Check out the calendar at DaytonaBeach.com for “Free Concert Fridays,” too.

Visit DaytonaBeach.com to easily plan an itinerary, book a stay and find more summer fun in Daytona Beach.

About the Daytona Beach Area

Discover the new Daytona Beach and its surrounding area, a resurging destination along Florida's East Coast comprising eight distinct communities. Recognized worldwide for its annual events including Bike Week, Biketoberfest®, the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the Daytona 500, Daytona Beach's famed heritage also claims the headquarters of LPGA and NASCAR -- and is home to Daytona International Speedway, the 'World Center of Racing.'  With more than 15,000 beds, the destination boasts accommodations for all lifestyles and budgets including resorts, B&Bs, hotels and everything in between.  Visitors can enjoy the quintessential vacation experience beginning with the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier, or choose from a surprising list of attractions and cultural venues and a colorful culinary scene.  With 23 miles of world-famous beaches ideal for shelling, swimming and surfing, it is no surprise Daytona Beach was chosen as a Best Florida Attraction and Best Spring Family Break Beach Destination in the Top 10 Best Readers' Choice travel award contests sponsored by USA TODAY.  To order a complimentary comprehensive Official Visitors Guide or book a stay, visit DaytonaBeach.com. For real-time updates, visit Facebook.com/DaytonaBeach or Twitter.com/DaytonaBeachFun.