Area Info
DeLand, located in Volusia County, Florida, is one of the state’s small town treasures. Located only 25 minutes from Daytona Beach and about 40 minutes from Orlando, DeLand delights visitors with all the possiblities and hospitality a small Southern town can offer.
Downtown, lined with notable gift shops and restaurants. Special events focus on culture and the arts, history, hospitality and lifestyle.
Tree shaded streets adorned with handsome homes cocoon the campus of Florida's oldest private college, Stetson University. Stetson's presence enhances the community's rich cultural offerings with theater, recitals, museums and a vibrant speakers program.
Nearby parks offer camping, picnicking, swimming, scuba diving and canoeing. Get a peek at Manatees in Blue Springs, or boat over to Hontoon Island State Park to see a cypress swamp on the St. Johns River.
When you need a beach for cruising or sunning, drive on the sands of Daytona, or seek out a calmer shore in New Smyrna Beach.