Ann's Guidebook
Within walking distance
Stetson University’s beautiful campus is one block away. The historic Athens Theatre features an excellent schedule of plays, musicals & tribute bands. It is 5 blocks down the street. A variety of delicious restaurants, ice cream & candy shops, pubs, antique and gift stores are nearby.
We are both grads & love walking the beautiful campus. Elizabeth Hall music concerts, the Hand Art Museum, and several sporting events are there. The football & baseball fields are 1.3 mile away.
23 locals recommend
Stetson University
421 N Woodland BlvdWe are both grads & love walking the beautiful campus. Elizabeth Hall music concerts, the Hand Art Museum, and several sporting events are there. The football & baseball fields are 1.3 mile away.
One block away is this popular spot. Eat in or take out and you’ll have enough for 2 meals. We take the comforting chicken velvet soup to anyone feeling badly. Killer cakes. Turkey & dressing, roast beef, often lamb or meatloaf, cranberry congealed salad & salad bar- all yum!
Cook's Buffet Cafe Bakery
704 N Woodland BlvdOne block away is this popular spot. Eat in or take out and you’ll have enough for 2 meals. We take the comforting chicken velvet soup to anyone feeling badly. Killer cakes. Turkey & dressing, roast beef, often lamb or meatloaf, cranberry congealed salad & salad bar- all yum!
Always good pizza, calzones, salads, chicken wings- fun place.
9 locals recommend
Tony's New York Pizza
146 W New York AveAlways good pizza, calzones, salads, chicken wings- fun place.
This is the original brewery (they now have 4 stores) created by 2 Stetson alumni with kitchen & dining room tables similar to where they used to study. You can bring in your own food.
20 locals recommend
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co.
111 W Georgia AveThis is the original brewery (they now have 4 stores) created by 2 Stetson alumni with kitchen & dining room tables similar to where they used to study. You can bring in your own food.
One friend always gets their salmon. They catered our niece’s wedding- good!
18 locals recommend
De La Vega Restaurante y Galeria
128 N Woodland BlvdOne friend always gets their salmon. They catered our niece’s wedding- good!
Santorini Greek Cuisine
136 N Woodland BlvdPlan to go early or wait. Always good.
Porkies of Deland BBQ
900 N Woodland BlvdNot only killer ribs, but great southern sides too.
Athens Theatre
124 N Florida AveALWAYS excellent plays & musicals!
Our first Internet cafe- can still take your laptop and hang out. Good for breakfast, lunch or specialty coffees, a sweet treat & meeting friends to visit.
19 locals recommend
Boston Coffeehouse
109 E New York AveOur first Internet cafe- can still take your laptop and hang out. Good for breakfast, lunch or specialty coffees, a sweet treat & meeting friends to visit.
Half Wall DeLand
105 W Indiana AveHas TVs for sports. Steps away from the Athens Theatre.
Hyderhead Brewery
142 W Georgia AveScottish brew with a bit of food.
Cress Restaurant
103 W Indiana AveVery fine dining for special occasions!
Oudom Thai and Sushi
217 N Woodland BlvdLoved by many - Nearly hidden next to Firehouse Subs.
Freshly made candy, fudge, truffles, plus old fashioned candy & ice cream.
7 locals recommend
Pat & Toni's Sweet Things
124 N Woodland BlvdFreshly made candy, fudge, truffles, plus old fashioned candy & ice cream.
The Table Restaurant
100 E New York AveDelicious comfort food. Certain days have table sharing.
Anna Bananas Home Market
128 S Woodland BlvdMuse Book Shop
112 S Woodland BlvdSidecar Home Market and Bar
100 S Woodland BlvdLace & Accessories
140 N Woodland BlvdPretty Little Things of DeLand
113 N Woodland BlvdBakeChop
110 Artisan AlleyA favorite-Eat outside or inside. Located in Artisan Alley.
Known as “DeLand’s Living Room”. All types of seating to hang out & sip wine.
23 locals recommend
The Elusive Grape
129 N Woodland BlvdKnown as “DeLand’s Living Room”. All types of seating to hang out & sip wine.
Drunken muscles are a favorite here!
13 locals recommend
Forno Bello Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cuisine
138 S Woodland BlvdDrunken muscles are a favorite here!
Music outside with drinks. This popular spot open late has Neighbors Tacos nearby and is part of Artisan Alley.
35 locals recommend
Cafe DaVinci
112 W Georgia AveMusic outside with drinks. This popular spot open late has Neighbors Tacos nearby and is part of Artisan Alley.
Mr Bill's Donuts & Sandwiches
138 N Woodland BlvdOpen EARLY if you’re downtown- good breakfast sandwiches & donuts!
Trilogy Coffee Roasting Co
136 W Georgia AveLove their coffee and back deck. Quiet place to talk.
Kneading Sweets Bakery
Buttercup Bakery
197 E Church StSightseeing
Guests enjoy using the University Guest House as a hub from which they visit everything from the St John’s River, various springs & beaches (15-40 min away) to Disney and the Space Center (1 1/2 hour away).
You can tandem skydive here or watch others while grabbing a bite at The Perfect Spot.
39 locals recommend
Skydive DeLand
1600 Flight Line BlvdYou can tandem skydive here or watch others while grabbing a bite at The Perfect Spot.
The griddle at each table lets everyone make their own pancakes. Trails for walking and 72 degree spring water for swimming are all fun.
70 locals recommend
De León Springs State Park
601 Ponce Deleon BlvdThe griddle at each table lets everyone make their own pancakes. Trails for walking and 72 degree spring water for swimming are all fun.
This beautifully restored home is one of Florida’s top attractions. It is open during during certain seasons and decorated accordingly.
24 locals recommend
Stetson Mansion
1031 Camphor LnThis beautifully restored home is one of Florida’s top attractions. It is open during during certain seasons and decorated accordingly.
Daytona International Speedway
1801 W International Speedway BlvdOur favorite knock-around beach town. Drive 45 minutes west on NY Ave (Hwy 44). Watch a launch 🚀Eat a burger at Breakers and watch the waves roll in.
345 locals recommend
New Smyrna Beach
North Atlantic AvenueOur favorite knock-around beach town. Drive 45 minutes west on NY Ave (Hwy 44). Watch a launch 🚀Eat a burger at Breakers and watch the waves roll in.
Kennedy Space Center
We are always amazed every time we go!
A variety of trails for all types of walkers or bike riders.
14 locals recommend
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
2045 Mud Lake RoadA variety of trails for all types of walkers or bike riders.
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveSee manatees, swim or walk the trails. Beautiful spot!
Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista DrOther favorite spots not within walking distance
Airport Restaurant & Gin Mill
1120 Airport Terminal DrGreat burgers!
Great steaks & creamed spinach! Can eat out back- some nights there are musicians or karaoke.
10 locals recommend
The DeLand Stockyard
1915 Old New York AveGreat steaks & creamed spinach! Can eat out back- some nights there are musicians or karaoke.
Nice deck for a drink and sunset view of the St John’s River.
6 locals recommend
St. John's River Grille
2997 FL-44Nice deck for a drink and sunset view of the St John’s River.
Bring used books to trade in or buy new. Lots of puzzles, magazines & cards too. Located right next to IHOP.
Family Book Shop
1301 North Woodland BoulevardBring used books to trade in or buy new. Lots of puzzles, magazines & cards too. Located right next to IHOP.
Amtrak Train Station is only 7 miles away from the University Carriage House. Enterprise Rental will deliver a car there for you to have when you arrive in DeLand.
DeLand Station
2491 Old New York AveAmtrak Train Station is only 7 miles away from the University Carriage House. Enterprise Rental will deliver a car there for you to have when you arrive in DeLand.
Angelina's Pizzeria
2687 S Woodland BlvdFamily-owned and wonderful!
Taste Of Soul
2723 S Woodland BlvdKnown for their delicious fried chicken. Great sides too! Buffet style.
Local favorite where Stetson alumni return again & again- The creamiest soft ice cream and a huge variety of hard ice cream flavors & dishes.The servings are enormous, so be prepared!
Rodeo Whip
1250 South Woodland BoulevardLocal favorite where Stetson alumni return again & again- The creamiest soft ice cream and a huge variety of hard ice cream flavors & dishes.The servings are enormous, so be prepared!