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Food scene
The owners are a delightful Cuban couple. We enjoy the food and the coffee and eat here quite often. They have outdoor and indoor seating.
Chicas Cuban Cafe
215 S Woodland BlvdThe owners are a delightful Cuban couple. We enjoy the food and the coffee and eat here quite often. They have outdoor and indoor seating.
Their sign says, "You can smell our butts a mile away." Small, local, delicious, reasonably priced barbecue. We love their killer ribs and chopped pork. The sides are outstanding.
Porkies of Deland BBQ
900 N Woodland BlvdTheir sign says, "You can smell our butts a mile away." Small, local, delicious, reasonably priced barbecue. We love their killer ribs and chopped pork. The sides are outstanding.
Oh yes. Greek food, great service, often packed. Leave room for the baklava.
24 residents recomanen
Santorini Greek Cuisine
136 N Woodland BlvdOh yes. Greek food, great service, often packed. Leave room for the baklava.
Local owners, good friends, microbrewery, expanded recently into Orlando. Lively at night all week long. Right across the street from a music venue. Friday nights the market is jumping.
20 residents recomanen
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co.
111 W Georgia AveLocal owners, good friends, microbrewery, expanded recently into Orlando. Lively at night all week long. Right across the street from a music venue. Friday nights the market is jumping.
Oudom Thai and Sushi
217 N Woodland BlvdWaiting line out the door most nights. Authentic Thai.
Small place in the alley. They have connections to local growers. Fantastic burgers and more.
22 residents recomanen
BakeChop
110 Artisan AlleySmall place in the alley. They have connections to local growers. Fantastic burgers and more.
The wood-fired pizzas have a special flavor. Great classic Italian menu. Indoor and outdoor seating.
13 residents recomanen
Forno Bello Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cuisine
138 S Woodland BlvdThe wood-fired pizzas have a special flavor. Great classic Italian menu. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Authentic Colombian food. The red snapper on the weekends is one of our favorites. We enjoy their breakfasts as well. Full bar.
Parva Deland Colombian Bakery & Restaurant
Authentic Colombian food. The red snapper on the weekends is one of our favorites. We enjoy their breakfasts as well. Full bar.
Family, child-friendly fun
Got kids! What a playground! Built by the community. Many play structures for all ages. Families galore come here. Picnic tables. Good parking.
7 residents recomanen
Parc de la Llibertat
230 N Stone StGot kids! What a playground! Built by the community. Many play structures for all ages. Families galore come here. Picnic tables. Good parking.
Sightseeing
A favorite of ours in our youth. See the huge, clear-water spring bubble up. Manatees in the wintertime frequent the 72 degree warmer water. Canoe rentals. Riverboat tours. Picnicking.
407 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Blue Spring
2100 W French AveA favorite of ours in our youth. See the huge, clear-water spring bubble up. Manatees in the wintertime frequent the 72 degree warmer water. Canoe rentals. Riverboat tours. Picnicking.
Small town less than 30 minutes away, home of DeLeon Springs Park, a favorite swimming spot for families over many generations. Historic. Canoe rentals. Riverboat cruises. The Pancake House is great for the whole family.
44 residents recomanen
De Leon Springs
Small town less than 30 minutes away, home of DeLeon Springs Park, a favorite swimming spot for families over many generations. Historic. Canoe rentals. Riverboat cruises. The Pancake House is great for the whole family.
Beautiful campus. Check out the sporting events, music opportunities. Just two blocks away from your carriage house. Two fun fountains. Nice architecture.
23 residents recomanen
Stetson University
421 N Woodland BlvdBeautiful campus. Check out the sporting events, music opportunities. Just two blocks away from your carriage house. Two fun fountains. Nice architecture.
One of the top tourist destinations in Florida. Whole busloads come to see this. Beautifully restored home of John. B. Stetson.
24 residents recomanen
Stetson Mansion
1031 Camphor LnOne of the top tourist destinations in Florida. Whole busloads come to see this. Beautifully restored home of John. B. Stetson.
City/town information
Recognized nationally as one of the best "mainstreets" in the country. Many restaurants, unique shops, local mom and pops. Easy parking.
Check out all the murals, paintings on the utility boxes, sculptures and more.
Home of Stetson University, world-class skydiving at the airport, near the St. John's River, many lakes and springs nearby...
43 residents recomanen
DeLand
Recognized nationally as one of the best "mainstreets" in the country. Many restaurants, unique shops, local mom and pops. Easy parking.
Check out all the murals, paintings on the utility boxes, sculptures and more.
Home of Stetson University, world-class skydiving at the airport, near the St. John's River, many lakes and springs nearby...
Our family-favorite beach. Drive on the beach. Quieter than Daytona. Many excellent restaurants.
345 residents recomanen
New Smyrna Beach
North Atlantic AvenueOur family-favorite beach. Drive on the beach. Quieter than Daytona. Many excellent restaurants.
The Sunrail, local commuter rail, runs directly to downtown Winter Park. Inexpensive fare. Free parking at the DeBary Sunrail Station. Save the hassle of driving on I-4 and finding parking. Easily walk around the several blocks of downtown Winter Park -- museums, restaurants, shops, and more. NOTE: Sunrail runs Monday through Friday, not on the weekends.
255 residents recomanen
Winter Park
520 Orlando AveThe Sunrail, local commuter rail, runs directly to downtown Winter Park. Inexpensive fare. Free parking at the DeBary Sunrail Station. Save the hassle of driving on I-4 and finding parking. Easily walk around the several blocks of downtown Winter Park -- museums, restaurants, shops, and more. NOTE: Sunrail runs Monday through Friday, not on the weekends.