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Map of the Downtown DeLand: District
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Historic Downtown Deland
We are located within walking distance to the charming
Historic Downtown Deland, Florida area. One could get
lost in the multitude of specialty shops from
contemporary to antiques, the historical museums and
tours, art galleries, and above all, the delicious
variety of restaurants for every palate.
Deland is currently known as "The Athens of South
Florida." The reason for this is because Deland captures
a precious moment in time. The historic downtown
buildings are graced with large stoical murals. |
 Historical
Athens Theater
This beautifully restored theatre, with state-of-the-art
production facilities, is the perfect venue for films,
concerts, and a diverse array of stage performances and
educational events.
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown DeLand,
Florida, the Athens Theatre opened in 1922 as a
vaudeville and silent movie house.
www.athenstheatre.org |
 Museum
of Florida Art
Step into the home of the man who founded this city, the
Museum of Henry Deland now known as Museum of Florida
Art. Museum of Florida Art promotes and showcases
Florida Art and emerging and established Florida Artists
through exhibitions and educational and interpretive
programming made available to a diverse statewide
audience of all ages.
Museum Hours: Tues.-Sat.10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm
www.museumoffloridaart.org |
 Henry
DeLand House
The DeLand House Museum was built in 1886 for DeLand's
first attorney, Arthur George Hamlin, who also developed
the Hamlin Orange. Originally a one-and-a-half story
structure, the house was built upon land purchased from
Henry A. DeLand, the founding father of the City. At the
time, the site extended all the way to Woodland
Boulevard and had an orange grove from the house to the
street.
www.delandhouse.com |
 Stetson
Mansion
The recently restored Stetson Mansion. The Stetson
Mansion is Florida's first luxury home and was built in
1886 by famed hat maker and philanthropist John B.
Stetson. The estate was the winter retreat of the
Stetson's who were known for hosting magnificent parties
and gatherings for some of the country's most elite and
influential citizens of the "Gilded" era.
www.stetsonmansion.com |
 The
DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce
For inquiries about entertainment, business
opportunities, simple directions, and to get to know the
people who call this great city their residence, stop
into the Chamber of Commerce. They are always willing to
provide you with the information you need. In fact, our
hotel is within walking distance, so you will not travel
far.
www.delandchamber.org |
 The
DeLand Mural Walk
Deland has a lovely mural walk through its downtown
area. Each mural depicts a different aspect of Deland
history. You can gaze at one mural as you stroll along a
lovely, shaded path. Two other murals cover complete
two-story buildings as you approach the center of town.
You can appreciate another mural, which is a large
mosaic that shows manatees at play. This mural is
located at Mainstreet Grill right in the heart of
downtown. |
 Deland
Sky Dive
The Sky Dive DeLand Drop Zone is open 365 days a
year and offers the most exclusive support in training
facilities, team hangars, video rooms, indoor creeper
area, aircraft mock ups, and the best support anywhere
from the leading manufacturers: Performance Designs,
United Parachute Technologies, Merlin Suits, Sky
Systems, Alti-2 and many more.
www.skydivedeland.com |
 For
the Outdoors:
For the outdoor guest we are located within five miles
of three major state parks: Blue Springs State Park,
Deleon Springs State Park, and Lake Woodruff National
Wildlife Refuge. You can enjoy swimming, snorkeling,
scuba diving, canoeing, nature trails, and good ole
fashioned picnicking.
Blue Springs is home to the Florida Manatee.
Particularly in the winter months, Manatees fill the
Blue Springs canal because the
 water
is warmer.
Deleon Springs holds the old Spanish Sugar Mill where
you can go for breakfast, and make your own pancakes
right at your table.
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is a nature trail
where you can be sure to spot many Florida creature by
the time you leave. |
University Inn of
DeLand, Florida
644
N Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32720
Reservations: 800-345-8991 Contact: 386-734-5711
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