| upgraded rooms have 4-poster beds; some add separate sitting areas. the warmly decorated rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and claw-foot tubs. amenities include a patio, a sushi restaurant, and a cozy lounge with antique furniture. set on leafy grounds 1 mile from stetson university and earl brown park, this quaint boutique hotel is 5 miles from i-4. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Orlando Executive Airport 50 min
Stetson Mansion (6 min)
Built in 1886, this restored estate & former home of hat maker John B. Stetson offers guided tours. Freedom Playground (5 min)
Park known for its creative & elaborate wooden play structures, plus picnic areas & many oak trees. Hontoon Island Adventures (17 min)
Natural park offers family-friendly activities for all ages including canoe rentals & a picnic area. African American Museum of the Arts (20 min)
Collection of African-American & Caribbean artwork, with exhibitions, film presentations & lectures. Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (16 min)
21,574 riverside acres with marshes, swamps, uplands & lakes for hiking, boating & fishing. Bill Dreggors Park (5 min)
Exhibits on local history plus whimsical elephant & toy displays & a sensory butterfly garden. Gemini Springs Park (21 min)
210-acre retreat offering 2 natural springs, a dog park, fishing, trails, campsites & a playground. Gillespie Museum (14 min)
Earth science museum on Stetson University's campus with exhibits on geology, minerals & more. MainStreet DeLand Association (11 min) Lake Beresford Park (12 min)
Natural 210-acre park surrounded by a biking, skating & walking trail plus playgrounds & pavilions. Blue Spring State Park (19 min)
Park featuring a cool-water spring on the St. Johns River that's popular for swimming & kayaking. DeLand House Museum (4 min)
This living museum on a former homestead teaches visitors about regional history & culture. Museum of Art-DeLand (4 min)
Established museum known for its eclectic range of fine art, including regional works & sculpture. De León Springs State Park (16 min)
Once home to the native Mayaca, later a winter resort, and now a state park for swimming & canoeing. | 
