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If you’re looking for the perfect family outing during your stay at the Riverview Hotel & Spa, look no further than the Marine Science Center!... View Details >
Get a little taste of the Big Easy during your next trip to New Smyrna Beach by celebrating at the 14th Annual Flagler Avenue Mardi Gras Parade.... View Details >
See what the best artists have to offer at the 44th Annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts show on January 24th, 25th, and 26th.... View Details >
It’s that time of year again—to watch in wonder as the Holiday Boat Parade sets sails on December 14th at 6:00 p.m.!... View Details >
Start out on the right foot this holiday season and sign up now for the New Smyrna Beach Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble 5K. ... View Details >
On Saturday, October 19th, treat yourself to some of the finest brews the state of Florida has to offer when you attend the New Smyrna Beach Florida Craft Beer Tour on Flagler Avenue. ... View Details >
Dance on down to the beach and groove to the music as we gear up to celebrate the 19th Annual New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival.... View Details >
Just a little over a mile away from The Riverview Hotel & Spa, explorers of all ages can hop aboard the Discovery pontoon boat at The Marine Discovery Center and see amazing natural wonders at the Indian River Lagoon.... View Details >
Paddleboard New Smyrna offers the best rentals and tours of the area—right on the water!... View Details >
The Grille at The Riverview Hotel & Spa offers up the freshest seafood, finest cocktails, and first-rate dining experiences for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.... View Details >
Kick your vacation off on the right foot by joining in on the Flagler Avenue Wine Walk on May 25th, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.... View Details >
The annual spring fundraising event, Lagoonacy, is coming up fast on April 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.... View Details >
For an authentically Florida experience, take your family to the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.... View Details >
Make your getaway all the more special when you surprise your loved one with tickets to the Valentine’s Day Dance, presented by the NSB Dance Club.... View Details >
Tranquility and relaxation await you at The Spa at Riverview. On your next visit to the Riverview Hotel & Spa, schedule some “me time” just footsteps away from your accommodations and indulge in a variety of comforting treatments.... View Details >
New Smyrna Beach can give you the holiday experience of a lifetime with a little Florida flare at the 31st Annual Holiday Boat Parade. The event is hosted by the Smyrna Yacht Club and Anglers Yacht Club and is free for all watchers.... View Details >
The Riverview Hotel & Spa gives visitors the chance to enjoy New Smyrna Beach the way the locals do—with oceanfront accommodations, fantastic amenities, and amusement all around town— and that includes loads of holiday fun. During your stay this holiday season, give our unique Christmas celebration a try and you will surely get into the spirit. ... View Details >
This month, our visitors have a myriad of events available for their consideration, so we are suggesting a few of our favorites here. First, head over to Flagler Avenue to lend your support to breast cancer awareness at Project Pink – Breast Cancer Awareness on October 20.... View Details >
At the Riverview Hotel and Spa, we’re big fans of fresh, delicious food. That’s why we’re so devoted to the New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market, where every Saturday morning from 7 A.M. to noon you can purchase the freshest organic produce available anywhere in Florida.... View Details >
Juan Ponce de Leon first traveled from Spain to the Americas on Columbus’s second voyage. He served as a colonial military leader in Hispaniola and as the first Governor of Puerto Rico under the Spanish Crown.... View Details >
New Smyrna, there’s simply no better place to celebrate America’s summer holiday than here.... View Details >
We’ll be reaching for the sky all weekend long at the New Smyrna Beach Kite Festival. June 3 – 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, New Smyrna’s skies will be filled with colorful, vibrant kites of all shapes and sizes.... View Details >
The Canal Street Historic District is a dreamy blend of parks, historic buildings, and new shops and businesses.... View Details >
It’s officially spring here in New Smyrna Beach. And where there’s sandy beaches and sunshine, there’s plenty of outdoor activities for you and your family this month.... View Details >
Between your busy days exploring the town, take an afternoon off to treat yourself to a blissful day at our tranquil spa. With a number of services offered, The Spa at Riverview will whisk you away into the total relaxation you deserve—you are on vacation, after all.... View Details >
Kickback with a quintessential Floridian beach day on Flagler Avenue. This historic street has charming shops, laid-back eateries, and all the small town friendliness we pride ourselves on here in New Smyrna Beach. ... View Details >
Canaveral National Seashore is a  57,000-acre soothing escape of immaculate coastline, wildlife, and solitude. At Canaveral, you can ride horseback by the sea, go on a hiking trail, and relax at Playalinda Beach, once voted the "Quietest beach." ... View Details >
On the evening of December 16, consider taking a quick trip up to the Peabody Auditorium, just a half-hour drive from our hotel, for an evening of Christmas cheer and chart topping tunes that defined a generation.... View Details >
When you’ve finally soaked up enough sun on the beach, take a stroll through the enchanting and tree-lined downtown streets of New Smyrna Beach. With its eclectic blend of casual and fine dining establishments, art galleries, boutiques, and various specialty shops, there’s enough to keep any visitor occupied for hours. ... View Details >
What could be better than a relaxing fall day at a beachside park? During your stay in New Smyrna Beach, we recommend you check out these Riverview Hotel favorites.... View Details >
For nearly three decades now, the New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market has provided fresh, organic edibles to the New Smyrna Beach community.... View Details >
Juan Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer who gave La Florida its name, is probably most famous today for his mythic search for the Fountain of Youth. He may not have discovered the fabled fountain, but he has achieved immortality in other ways, including the lighthouse that continues to bear his name.... View Details >
Located 20 minutes from our New Smyrna resort, The Turtle Mound National Historic Site is one of the most curious remnants of a prehistoric culture in the continental United States. ... View Details >
Along the Canaveral National Seashore, just a short drive south from the Riverview Hotel lies Eldora, an exotic ghost town where you can visit the historical and enchanting Eldora Statehouse. ... View Details >
When you’re visiting the great state of Florida, nothing beats kicking back on the beach and letting the sun wash over you as you doze to the dulcet lap of the waves. But if you start to get a little restless and you need a little more adventure in your vacation, head to Paddleboard New Smyrna, just a mile up the road from our hotel.... View Details >
With the old world charm of our hotel and the surrounding area, it’s easy (and encouraged) to just let the days slip away as you lounge by the ocean or in our world-class spa. Once you’re rejuvenated and ready for adventure, we recommend checking out Nichols Surf Shop, a New Smyrna staple for close to five decades.... View Details >
If you find yourself particularly enchanted by the Old Florida architecture of our hotel, consider a walk through the lush Floridian flora at the Sugar Mill Ruins, just a short stroll away.... View Details >
Craft beer connoisseurs love to drink local, and it doesn’t get any more local than the New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company.... View Details >
Have you ever asked the barista in an unknown café for a double espresso macchiato and he looked at you funny?... View Details >