9 Reasons To Visit DeLand, Florida, The Town With America’s Best Main Street

Just north of Orlando, Florida, and west of Daytona Beach, you’ll find the small, charming town of DeLand. Ranking in the top in 2017 for having America’s Best Main Street, come see for yourself why this small town is the perfect dose of authentic Florida. With a contemporary atmosphere and unique pockets of history, you’ll find museums, shops, boutiques, restaurants, and so much more.

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The Museum of Art in DeLand is a gem of a museum filled with mostly contemporary art, curated for all visitors to enjoy. With exhibits rotating often, check the calendar of events to see what fresh installations are being showcased.

Address: 600 N Woodland Boulevard & 100 N Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720
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Not only is the Athens Theater one of the most beautiful buildings in town, but it also is still active to this day. Whenever you visit DeLand, check the website for the weather as there is sure to be something worthwhile playing out on stage.

Address: 124 N Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720-4208
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The most historic home in Florida and also one of the grandest homes ever build before 1900 is The Stetson Mansion—"the house that hats built." You’ve probably already heard of the Stetson Cowboy Hat brand…this is the mansion that was built from that fortune.

Address: 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand, FL 32720-5003
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Whether you’re looking for an afternoon of boating and fishing, or you just want to spend the weekend out in nature, check out Hontoon Island State Park. Located on the St. Johns River in Volusia County, you’ll be able to enjoy a quiet piece of nature away from it all.

Address: 2309 River Ridge Road, DeLand, FL 32720-4302
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If you’re looking to pack a little bit of adventure into the mix, check out Skydive DeLand for a gravity-defying quest. Just make sure you’re brave enough to go through with it all.

Address: 1600 Flight Line Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32724
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DeLand has quite a few breweries in the neighborhood to check out, each with their own unique tasting brews. Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company has a funky, laid-back atmosphere, with great beers on tap that you can taste or take home in a growler.

Address: 111 W Georgia Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720-5406
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If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, check out the Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand. With a large collection of snakes, plus a live venom extraction program twice daily, you can get a front row seat to this unique spot.

Address: 2710 Big John Drive, DeLand, FL 32724-4000
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Why do they call this brewhouse and restaurant Half Wall Beer House? Because half of the back wall is for tap beers, of course. With 76 beers on tap, and over 100 bottled craft beers, too, you’ll never run out of new beers to try.

Address: 105 W Indiana Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720-4209
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One of the best restaurants to hunker down for a no-fuss meal in DeLand is the DeLand Fish House. You can snag some delicious fried shrimp, a scrumptious basket of fish and chips, or the shaved fried onions—you won’t be disappointed.

Address: 310 E International Speedway Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32724-2426
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Have you ever been to DeLand, Florida before? Share with us your favorite parts in the comments section. Or if you live in DeLand, make sure to show some love to your home town!