DeLand Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Volusia County, Florida, United States
About DeLand
The city is named for Henry A. DeLand. It was founded in 1876, and incorporated in 1882. In 1883, Henry A. DeLand established DeLand Academy. Later, DeLand entrusted the academy to his friend John B. Stetson, a wealthy hat manufacturer from Philadelphia and a founding trustee. In 1889, it was renamed John B. Stetson University after its new patron. The name was later shortened to Stetson University, and in 1900 it became the first law school in Florida. The university's sports teams are called the Hatters. DeLand grew during the 1920s Florida Land Boom. DeLand has a warm and humid subtropical climate, and there are two major seasons each year. One of those seasons is hot and rainy, lasting from May until October (roughly coinciding with the Atlantic hurricane season). The other is a cooler
Top Attractions in DeLand
Explore the best things to see and do in DeLand:
- ★Bob Stonewater Bass Fishing Guide Service
- ★Captain Smith's Black Bass Guide Service
- ★Captain Steve's Central Florida Guide Service
- ★DeLand House Museum
- ★Skydive DeLand
- ★Stetson University
- ★Victoria Hills Golf Club
Where to Eat in DeLand
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Belly Busters Restaurant
- 🍴Cress Restaurant
- 🍴Santorini Restaurant
- 🍴Urban Brick
Where to Stay in DeLand
- 🏨Artisan Downtown Hotel
- 🏨Comfort Inn De Land
- 🏨Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
- 🏨The DeLand Hotel
DeLand Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: