Hilton Daytona Beach - Fun For Families

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Year 2008) –The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort recently unveiled its new D-Dawg’s KidsZone – a specially-designed, kids-only area that serves as headquarters for the resort’s supervised children’s program. With fun activities every weekday and some evenings, the new KidsZone only sweetens the resort’s natural kid appeal, with two swimming pools, volleyball court, fitness center, children’s menus at eight different restaurants and dining spots, and miles of world famous surf and shoreline to enjoy.

Encompassing more than 1,000 square feet, D-Dawg’s KidsZone overlooks the outdoor pool on the North Tower’s fifth floor. Led by a full-time Entertainment Director, D-Dawg’s features play areas for arts and crafts, a ping-pong table, Wii video games, game corner and comfortable seating areas for storytelling. Outdoor activities include relays races, hula hoop contests, sand art, alligator races, and face painting available at the resort pools. Every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., parents can enjoy a night out, while the kids are entertained with pizza and crafts. And, moms and dads can join in the family fun with unsupervised free play Monday through Friday. A great escape for children and a guilt- free way for adults to enjoy some free time, the new D-Dawg’s Kidszone welcomes pint- sized visitors ages 5-12, seven days a week from 12-8 p.m. Please call (386) 254-8200, ext. 7088 for a list of activities.

The Daytona Beach area offers a wide variety of family-friendly attractions and options for outdoor recreation. Families can enjoy the high-energy thrills of motion simulators at the DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE, The Official Attraction of NASCAR, or a climb to the top of The Ponce De Leon Inlet Light Station for a beautiful view and a glimpse inside the area’s maritime heritage. The Marine Science Center takes visitors on a daily journey through the marvels of marine life, with emphasis on sea turtle and seabird rehabilitation. The nearby Museum of Arts & Sciences recently opened the Charles and Linda Williams Children’s Museum, with hands-on exhibits and fun. Daytona Lagoon, the area’s only water park, is conveniently located across the street from the resort, along with the neighboring Ocean Walk Shoppes & Movies, providing additional dining and entertainment options. The Historic Bandshell and Peabody Auditorium, also providing live entertainment and events throughout the year, are conveniently located just steps away from the Hilton Daytona Beach.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort rests in the heart of Ocean Walk Village – a $1 billion vacation and entertainment district encompassing Ocean Walk Shoppes and the Ocean Center, one of the largest convention centers in Florida. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort at (386) 254-8200 or visit www.daytonahilton.com.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort rests in the heart of Ocean Walk Village – a $1 billion vacation and entertainment district encompassing Ocean Walk Shoppes and the Ocean
Center, one of the largest convention centers in Florida. It is managed by Pyramid Hotel Group LLC, a full service management company headquartered in Boston. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort at (386) 254-8200 or visit www.daytonahilton.com.