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Things To Do in Deland
Hi. Planning on going to Deland to visit the Stetson Mansion. I am looking for ideas on other things to do in the area. I did a Deland forum search & only found reference to the mansion. I'm looking forward to any suggestions that you may have.
Thanks, Vicki. |
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i am not familiar with deland and have wanted to see that mansion! i do know that the nearby towns of Eustis and Mt Dora are cute to walk around in or take a boat ride on the lakes...will be interested in other replies!
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An interesting place to visit in Deland (actually on the St. Johns river...) is to visit Hontoon Island State Park (HISP). The Park has a (free) electrically-driven pontoon boat that they use to trans port visitors across the river. ...Kinda fun.
HISP is a very good place to have a picnic if you're so inclined. Parking is free, the ferry boat is free, and as I recall HISP is the only state park with NO entrance fee! Also, just a few miles south of Deland is Blue Spring SP (on the river); a very good manatee viewing area. Casey&Mary |
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Only had time to visit the Stetson Mansion and eat lunch. There are many nice restaurants in the downtown area. We ate at a Latin fusion type restaurant and it was really good.
Suggest looking at Trip Advisor for ratings. |
Thanks for your input. I really want to see it all!
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Do the skydiving school at the Deland Airport.
Manatee watching in Blue Springs State Park in nearby Orange City. Short drive to Daytona Beach etc |
Visit nearby DeLeon State Park and Springs. There is a sugar mill and restaurant where you can grill pancakes at your table. The narrated cruise is through old Florida swamp.
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Deland isn't what I would call close to Eustis or Mt Dora. . |
Thank you all for all the valuable input.
Thanks, Vicki. |
I lived in Deltona for 9 years, and almost every day was in Deland. The last time i was there in 2002 the Main St, was lovely, make sure you visit the old courthouse, Blue Springs in Orange City, and DeLeon Springs a short drive from Deland. Nice Golf Courses in Orange City too
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OPS, forgot the restored mansion in DeBary
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How about the Reptile Discovery Center in Deland. Here's the link: Reptile Discovery Center - Home
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