Things To Do/Visit
BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC DELAND!
We hope the beautiful, quaint, eclectic town of DeLand steals your heart like it did ours! The award winning historical downtown is walkable from the Courtyard Marriott Hotel (historic downtown) and the Artisan Hotel. Enjoy top rated restaurants (Greek, Italian, Southern, American, etc.), breweries, delectable dessert and coffee shops, and specialty shops. Enjoy DeLand's vibrant art walks, museums, and galleries. December is special in downtown with holiday dressed streets and store fronts. For outdoor activities, DeLand has wildlife and conservation parks (visit the manatees!), nature trails and recreation parks, kayaking, and more! Take a stroll through the gorgeous and highly acclaimed Stetson University campus. Recommended Eats: Santorini's (Greek), Tony's Pizza, Brick Oven, Trilogy Kitchen Bake Chop, Boston Coffee House, The Table Recommended Bars/Lounges: Wanderbar, Cafe DaVinci, Half Wall Brewing, Persimmon Hollow Brewing in Artisan Alley Click "View" button to see Video!
WALT DISNEY WORLD THEME PARKS
Disney's Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios are just a little over an hour drive from DeLand. Disney Springs is free admission where you can shop, eat, and enjoy entertainment. Consider adding a few extra days to your trip and enjoy a magical time in Walt Disney World, Florida!
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA
Less than an hour drive from DeLand, Universal Studios Theme Park is just a wizard's wave of a wand away! If you have time on the front or back end of your wedding weekend in DeLand, consider a day trip or two to visit Universal Studios (home of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley), Island of Adventure (home of Harry Potter's Hogsmeade), Epic Universe, or Volcano Bay.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
Approximately a 30 minute drive from DeLand, visit the beautiful 17 mile stretch of white sand beach. Enjoy the New Smyrna Beach sports complex, tiki bars, and delicious seafood restaurants. Browse the official New Smyrna Beach website for more things to do in the area and places to stay!
DAYTONA BEACH
Twenty three miles of white sand beaches, eclectic shopping, scenic trails, and outdoor activities are just some of the many things you can enjoy in Daytona Beach - just a 35 minute drive from DeLand.
JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
If you're in town for the wedding and have time, don't miss a trip to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center - Just a 1 1/2 hour drive from DeLand. Explore the history of space exploration, get up close to real rockets, and even see NASA's launch pads where historic missions took off. You can tour the astronaut hall of fame, check out the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and maybe even catch a rocket launch if the timing is right! It's an out-of-this-world experience!