This historical tour was fantastic! We did the last tour of the day with Kayla, the owner. She was…read moreextremely knowledgeable and shared so much information on the home and what's happened over the years. I'm going to have to take this tour again just to try to remember it all! Lovely maintained home with so much history. Who visited, who contributed to the building and maintenance of the home, the restoration efforts. It was fascinating. We happened to be there on a day when they received a gift of an original Edison grammaphone with the beeswax songs in paper wrappers! And it actually worked! Amazing. Also loved the Louis Comfort Tiffany windows - just gorgeous!

If you're planning a visit to nearby Blue Springs State Park, the Stetson Mansion is an absolutely…read moremust-visit stop. Yes - Stetson - as in the hats. I was just as surprised to learn that the famed hat-maker once called the small town of DeLand, FL home. I happened to be visiting during peak manatee season and so had the privilege of being able to still enjoy the mansion during its special holiday tour season. During the holiday tour, each room of the mansion has a unique theme to it that you get to learn all about from your helpful docent. Not only do you get to the enjoy the wonderful story of that room's decorations theme but the history of the home and family is wonderfully blended in. I'm told that obviously during the regular historical tour you dive deeper but I left learning waaaaay more about the Stetson family than I ever expected (or knew). The home is privately owned and you the love and passion the new owners have for the historic property is evident in every room. We even had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners (the super sweet and DeLand native, Kayla) I was surprised to learn she had even created many of the decorations herself that adorned the opulent rooms in the mansion. The Stetson Mansion is a great example of one of the many historical gems tucked away in Florida small towns that you can stumble upon when exploring the state. Whether you're doing the regular history tour or holiday tour, you're sure to have a fabulous visit to the Stetson Mansion.

Everything is displayed beautifully. Truly honoring to the artists. Staff is friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and helpful.

This downtown branch of Deland's Art Museum is very nice in that the small size hosts excellent…read moreexhibits in a very open beautiful space without being overwhelming. It is located in the heart of the downtown historic and tourist area, easily accessable. The gift shop is surprisingly large with a great variety of merchandise, some that I saw recently in DC's National Museum gift shops. The photos I share are from the current Jan. 2025 exhibit by Carlie Trosclair

Saw this driving by.... had to stop. Supposedly haunted by old past owners…read more Place is set up with a narrated and walking tour of the house and assorted spooks and ghosts that ljve??? Inhabit the house... Interesting little artifacts within the house. And some things are up for sale. I guess be careful what you buy.... you might bring home a hitchhiker.

One of the best little antique shops ever! My family and I love a curiosity shop and this place…read morereally fit the bill. They offer a guided tour on your cell phone to take at your own pace. They even give you an EMF reader to detect "energy" to see if a ghost is nearby. Ours actually spiked a few times! The store has a tarot room off to the side where you can get a reading. It was roped off when we were there. There was a jewelry designer on-site and an author who was also the shop owner. I bought one of the many books she had for sale and she autographed it for me. There are many treasures for sale in this shop, and we all chose our treats. Lots of handmade jewelry, some real antiques, books, tarot cards and crystals. Such a fun place and one of our favorite shops in the area.

I do not know about the husband or guy who does the framing, I believe is the husband, but the wife…read moreor female owner was extremely to be honest and for a lack of a better word snotty towards me and I will not go back in there. I only recommend them to high end customers who are dressed in designer clothing. Little did she know I had access to when I admired her own artwork and asked her advice about mine by showing her my shots on my cellphone. It wasn't a scheduled visit but a impromptu one since I was in the area.

Downtown Art Gallery is always my number one "go to" when I have a framing need. Their selection of…read moreframing stock is extensive and their framing work is always 100% perfect. In addition to their expert help in framing, they carry an extensive inventory of art and jewelry that is hard to pass up any time you enter their shop. If you ever receive an invitation to one of their "drop-ins", do yourself a favor and don't miss it. Jeff & Heidi are the best!!!

I purposely sought this location; and, I must say I was a bit concerned getting there as the…read moreneighboring streets had multiple dilapidated homes but I carried on and am pleased I did. I had the benefit of meeting Kenneth Harris, self taught artist, and hear first-hand what art means to him. The staff: Ms. Allen, Ineshia (sp), and Joshua are amazing in their passion. The history lesson I got from Ms. Allen perfectly complimented the art. I'M PROUD of them, their work, and their knowledge. What a blessing in small town DeLand. Please stop by and donate as (unfortunately) it's obvious financial support is necessary to preserve such wonderful pieces. God bless!

From the owner: The African American Museum of the Arts was founded in 1994 by Irene and Maxwell Johnson. The art…read moreshowcased is comprised of African and Caribbean artists both locally and globally. Come check us out!

My Week at The Cassadaga Hotel…read more The younger me had been here, The Cassadaga Hotel several times and had amazing experiences each time. I still look back on those fond memories. If you read my first review, it's nothing but great things to say about the hotel. Recently, I was in need of a retreat. I didn't think of the gulf coast, or northern FL in the woods, or the Keys. I thought of a place close to my heart without hesitation, even though I had not been years. I thought of Cassadaga. So, I decided to stay at The Cassadaga Hotel. Just like my very first stay here, I planned to stay two days and ended up staying for several. On account of a few different reasons. I wanted to continue on my spiritual journey; I wanted to see deeper into the hotel that I had grown to love... I wanted to just "experience." And I did. Cassadaga itself is its own entity for another review, but it's a breath of fresh air. Amongst this Cassadaga fresh air is also a different kind of "air" from the hotel...open arms. From the moment I walked in to book a room until the moment I drove out of the driveway a week later, I was enveloped in that feeling of genuine care and dedication to my happiness as a guest. From the owner Diana, who's impeccable dedication and love for her employees, & the hotel was apparent from the moment you met her. She was even so professional and such a role model to her employees as to what customer service is all about. They have no afterhours guest services. She was having dinner at the restaurant attached to the hotel. She went out of her way to make sure my son and I were comfortable by having our room switched. This is what I call A+ unblemished service. To the women who worked at the lovely store, Chrissy and Dawn, inside the hotel and the front desk were so delightful, even when things got busy. They were able to maintain composure and kept their cool. I send out my appreciation and recognition to them! Not an easy job to do! Customer service can be a hard line of work. Their onsite maintenance man, Phillip, was very kind in offering to help carry in my bags for me. He has put a lovely water garden on their front lawn, quite gorgeous. I also had the pleasure of getting to know two of the psychics in house as well, Laura and Angela. Not only are they two charming women, but they are also the real deal. If you want a reading at Cassadaga Hotel, they have great psychics/mediums on board. I would like to thank Kim and Laura from housekeeping. They are some of the most hardworking women I know on site. Their smiles and genuine positive attitudes in their interactions with me while doing the arduous task of cleaning up after every guest inspired me to have a good morning every day! So, thank you Cassadaga Hotel for yet another unforgettable stay. You've left with me with many more memories to cherish in the future. I send all my love with this review.

Had a fun time staying in The Hotel Casadaga, it is certainly a fun experience. This 1920 ies hotel…read moremakes you feel like you have stepped back in time and not to mention being haunted. It is certainly fun walking around and you can have a psychic reading as well. This is not your Hilton but if you want a fun and unique trip this is the place to go. The staff here is very friendly and attentive.

absolutely fantastic !! had our crowd on their feet singing and dancing…read more thanks fella's !! see you again.

My friends asked what I wanted to do for my birthday and of course my answer was The dueling piano…read moreshow at the restaurant the social with Randy from premier Piano shows! This show does not disappoint and is always so much fun. They play the best songs and it is such a fun time seeing everyone dance and sing along. Can't wait to go again!

Great location for an event. I had my daughter's wedding here and it worked great. Back rooms for…read moregrooms men vs Bridesmaids (larger room). Plenty of parking and even room for a 20 passenger limousine to pull up and turn around. The venue was wonderful for a casual wedding.

Just went to a wedding here. Nice space, pretty nice size. Bathroom were clean and big, the out…read moredoor area was pretty too. With the water and fountain in back

Excelent tour. Deland center town and around Stetson University is a great historic district. Stan…read moreis a retired history teacher and knows every house, business and alley. A great tour and very entertaining. Highly recommended.

Joey and Paul were absolutely incredible. They are super talented musicians and every single guest…read moreraved about how great they were. They were so easy to work with, communicated clearly, and were completely professional from start to finish. They went above and beyond and made my dad's 70th birthday party a total hit. The music was perfect -- they played songs everyone loved and kept the energy up all night. I highly, highly recommend them. Five stars, without question.

joey just did a 60th birthday event for me. he was amazing. i had 46 people and they were all…read moreraving about him. He's professional, on time, takes requests and just is a great singer. He even did some Rod Stewart ( my favorite) and changed some of the lyrics to celebrate me. He plays all around the are, so book in advance. He's very popular. His prices are good and you wont be disappointed! I'll definitely use him agai!