just off interstate 4, this low-key budget hotel is 1 mile from both daytona state college and the volusia county fairgrounds. perks include complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor pool and a shaded picnic area, plus free parking. basic rooms offer free wifi, cable tv and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add microwaves and minifridges. there's also a bar/lounge with live entertainment on the weekends Orlando Executive Airport 45 min
Stetson Mansion (14 min) Built in 1886, this restored estate & former home of hat maker John B. Stetson offers guided tours. DeLand House Museum (12 min) This living museum on a former homestead teaches visitors about regional history & culture. Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (22 min) 21,574 riverside acres with marshes, swamps, uplands & lakes for hiking, boating & fishing. Victoria Hills Golf Club (8 min) The Reptile Discovery Center (11 min) Reptiles and museum De León Springs State Park (22 min) Once home to the native Mayaca, later a winter resort, and now a state park for swimming & canoeing. MainStreet DeLand Association (11 min) Colby-Alderman Park (11 min) 124-acre park with a playground, volleyball court & picnic pavilion, plus trails, fishing & boating. Gemini Springs Park (16 min) 210-acre retreat offering 2 natural springs, a dog park, fishing, trails, campsites & a playground. Hontoon Island Adventures (25 min) Natural park offers family-friendly activities for all ages including canoe rentals & a picnic area. Museum of Art-DeLand (12 min) Established museum known for its eclectic range of fine art, including regional works & sculpture. Blue Spring State Park (21 min) Park featuring a cool-water spring on the St. Johns River that's popular for swimming & kayaking. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (10 min) Lake Monroe (25 min) Lake fringed by parks, pathways & picnic spots, popular for fishing & watching the sunset. |