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Bulow Creek State Park is a Florida State Park located five miles north of Ormond Beach. It is on Old Dixie Highway, next to the Atlantic Ocean.

For more than 400 years, the Fairchild Oak has silently observed the events along Bulow Creek — serving as a noble guard of the area’s magnificent environment. Nearly two centuries ago in 1836, the neighboring Bulow Plantation was destroyed during the Second Seminole War. And still, the Fairchild Oak stands strong. 

Local legend has it that this majestic oak tree was the site of two deaths. The first was that of James Ormond II, who lived in a house a stone’s throw from the tree and whose body was found under it, his cause of death unknown. 

The second death is shrouded in even more mystery. Norman Harwood, who purchased the property around 1880, is remembered as a hulking man. Some stories portray him as a cattle farmer, while others cite him as a dry-goods businessman — but most accounts say Harwood was deep in over his head in debt. It’s unclear what happened, but the myths suggest that Harwood, buried in economic turmoil, killed himself under the tree. 

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Fairchild Oak, one of the largest live oak trees in the South at about 400 years old.

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Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
422 N Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach FL
The price is S$175 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
S$175
per night
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Daytona Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,442 reviews)
The location was beautiful. Everyday it was like waking up in paradise. The staff were very friendly and quick to solve any problems that occurred. We will definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026

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Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
100 N Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach FL
The price is S$172 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$172
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30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Daytona Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,821 reviews)
I pail for pool view however room 338 you CAN NOT SEE THE POOL. It's directly over the 2nd floor roof that's all we saw

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Best Western Aku Tiki Inn

Best Western Aku Tiki Inn

2.5 out of 5
2225 S Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach Shores FL
The price is S$147 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$147
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Stay at this beach hotel in Daytona Beach Shores. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,363 reviews)
Great oceanfront property. Staff was always pleasant and very helpful. I can't say anything bad about the place other than there is nowhere to eat or drink in the area or in the hotel. The restaurant was closed the majority of the time we stayed there. Other than that it was a nice stay. Rooms were ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026

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Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach

4 out of 5
918 N Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach FL
The price is S$267 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
S$267
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16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Daytona Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
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Perry's Ocean Edge Resort

Perry's Ocean Edge Resort

2.5 out of 5
2209 S Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach Shores FL
The price is S$160 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
S$160
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19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Daytona Beach Shores. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,458 reviews)
Excellent donuts in the morning!

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Nautilus Inn

Nautilus Inn

2.5 out of 5
1515 S Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach FL
The price is S$134 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
S$134
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14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Daytona Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
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Daytona Beach, Florida. Stunning aerial view on a beautiful day

Destination Daytona

Though Destination Daytona may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Destination Daytona and Tomoka State Park.

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National Gardens

4/5(1 area review)

Notable for its beaches, shopping and restaurants, National Gardens is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Ormond Beach. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Destination Daytona or Tomoka State Park.

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Oakview Heights

Oakview Heights might not have many top sights, but Ormond Beach Beach and Briggs Drive Fishing Dock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Breakers

Though Breakers may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ormond Beach Beach and Briggs Drive Fishing Dock.

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Ocean Crest

While Ocean Crest isn't home to many top sights, Ormond Beach Beach and Tomoka State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Aquarius Oceanfront

When in Aquarius Oceanfront, you can plan a visit to Ormond Beach Beach and Briggs Drive Fishing Dock, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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