West Volusia

Looking for an unforgettable adventure? Head to DeLand, Florida, near Daytona Beach. Here, Skydive DeLand is one of the busiest drop zones in the world. Nearly 100,000 people a year…

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp is the oldest active community of mediums in the Southeastern United States. People come from across the country and throughout the world for readings and séances and…

The Stetson Mansion, built in 1886 for famed hat maker John B. Stetson, is often hailed as Florida’s first luxury estate. Lost to the public for years, the private estate…

Skydive DeLand is one of the busiest drop zones in the world. Nearly 100,000 people a year take the plunge here, where outstanding year-round weather and proximity to the beach…

You don’t often hear “natural springs” and “pancakes” in the same sentence. Except when someone is talking about De Leon Springs State Park. The Old Spanish Sugar Mill, opened in…

The St. Johns River is not only at the heart of this region, it’s a major source of recreation and for many, that means fishing! The river and its many…

We’re not all about umbrella-topped tropical drinks here in Florida. Downtown DeLand and West Volusia are home to microbreweries, brew pubs, wine bars and even a small batch meadery. From…

Blue Spring State Park is a designated manatee refuge and the winter home to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. The park comprises more than 2,600 acres, including the…

The authenticity travelers are looking for is here, in DeLand. This “real Florida” downtown has taken the top rating as best downtown outside of Orlando.  It’s a destination that combines…

Galleries, museums and live theatre are giving this “old Florida” downtown a new vibe. It’s a small town with a big arts scene. It’s “old Florida” with a new vibe.…