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Old 07-24-2016, 10:54 AM
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You should see the Stetson mansion when it's all decked out for Christmas. One of the owners starts in late October with the decorations, which easily takes him six weeks. This owner usually gives tours once or twice a week, and he shares many personal anecdotes to indivualize his tour. Unfortunately, if there's a schedule for the owner-given tours, I don't think it's published. It's hit or miss. Now that's not to say that their regular guided tours are less interesting. We also had lunch at the Brickhouse Pub in Deland, and it was a really great lunch with several micro-brews on tap to add to the meal. If you go to Winter Park, be sure to take the sightseeing cruise on the three lakes. It's a nice after lunch experience.

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