The Crowned Cottage Guide book
Sightseeing
Incredible Springs to swim and kayak and in season(winter) see the manatees! Crystal clear beauty and a wonderful place to spend the day.
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Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveIncredible Springs to swim and kayak and in season(winter) see the manatees! Crystal clear beauty and a wonderful place to spend the day.
Just 24 miles to New Smyrna Beach! Visit the historic downtown area for wonderful shopping and restaurants. A few favorites are
The Corkscrew, The Garlic for wonderful Italian and unique ambiance. The Treehouse, and also Limoncello for upscale authentic Italian and incredible cocktails. Some nights they have wonderful music!
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New Smyrna Beach
North Atlantic AvenueJust 24 miles to New Smyrna Beach! Visit the historic downtown area for wonderful shopping and restaurants. A few favorites are
The Corkscrew, The Garlic for wonderful Italian and unique ambiance. The Treehouse, and also Limoncello for upscale authentic Italian and incredible cocktails. Some nights they have wonderful music!
Orlando is home of endless visitor destinations! Disney, Sea World, Universal, etc! Great dinner show places, shopping scenes, museums, and more. 39 miles from DeLand.
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Orlando
Orlando is home of endless visitor destinations! Disney, Sea World, Universal, etc! Great dinner show places, shopping scenes, museums, and more. 39 miles from DeLand.
Beautiful Natural Spring. Go to the Sugar Mill house and make your own pancakes at your table.
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De Leon Springs
Beautiful Natural Spring. Go to the Sugar Mill house and make your own pancakes at your table.
Beautiful place to explore nature, birds and wildlife!
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Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
2045 Mud Lake RoadBeautiful place to explore nature, birds and wildlife!
Neighborhoods
Welcome to delightful, de-lovley DeLand, Florida. This wonderful historic town is home to the beautiful Stetson College and was where Stetson Hats originated. DeLand is known as "The REAL Florida" and offers everything from dining and shopping to outdoor adventures. See menus and some of my favorite places here in the guide.
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DeLand
Welcome to delightful, de-lovley DeLand, Florida. This wonderful historic town is home to the beautiful Stetson College and was where Stetson Hats originated. DeLand is known as "The REAL Florida" and offers everything from dining and shopping to outdoor adventures. See menus and some of my favorite places here in the guide.
Important Places for Emergency
AdventHealth DeLand
701 W Plymouth AveNearest Hospital, 701 West Plymouth Avenue DeLand.
AdventHealth Centra Care DeLand
2293 South Woodland BoulevardNearby Urgent Care 2293 South Woodland Boulevard DeLand
MedExpress Urgent Care
1328 North Woodland BoulevardNearby Urgent Care
Walgreens
300 E New York Aveclose pharmacy
City/town information
Take a beautiful 35 minute drive to visit Mount Dora Florida! Like DeLand, Mount Dora is known for it's small town southern charm. Mount Dora was founded in 1880 and is home to a beautiful hotel that overlooks Lake dora called The Lakeside Inn. Incredible place for dinner and a gorgeous sunset. Lots of antique shops and boutiques and restaurants. See restaurant listings! Great Lake offerings such as scenic cruises, water plane rides etc. in Mount Dora and nearby small town Tavares.
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Mount Dora
Take a beautiful 35 minute drive to visit Mount Dora Florida! Like DeLand, Mount Dora is known for it's small town southern charm. Mount Dora was founded in 1880 and is home to a beautiful hotel that overlooks Lake dora called The Lakeside Inn. Incredible place for dinner and a gorgeous sunset. Lots of antique shops and boutiques and restaurants. See restaurant listings! Great Lake offerings such as scenic cruises, water plane rides etc. in Mount Dora and nearby small town Tavares.
Cassadaga is known as "The Psychic capital of the world". A tiny town which is a spiritualist camp drawing psychic's and mediums from all over the world. Also, the 1922 Cassadaga hotel which has a nice piano bar restaurant called "Sinatra's". Don't miss Horseshoe Park which is a fairy trail created in the woods!
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Cassadaga
Cassadaga is known as "The Psychic capital of the world". A tiny town which is a spiritualist camp drawing psychic's and mediums from all over the world. Also, the 1922 Cassadaga hotel which has a nice piano bar restaurant called "Sinatra's". Don't miss Horseshoe Park which is a fairy trail created in the woods!
Daytona Beach
Home of The Daytona Speedway, beaches and restaurants
Food scene
The "living Room" of DeLand! This is the place to be for a glass of wine, charcuterie and light bites. Live music on certain nights. A local favorite spot
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The Elusive Grape
129 N Woodland BlvdThe "living Room" of DeLand! This is the place to be for a glass of wine, charcuterie and light bites. Live music on certain nights. A local favorite spot
Menus feature globally inspired seasonal ingredients and chef inspired dishes.
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Cress Restaurant
103 W Indiana AveMenus feature globally inspired seasonal ingredients and chef inspired dishes.
BEST authentic Greek food! People travel from all parts of central Florida to enjoy Santorini's! It is known to be very full at lunch and dinner time so try going a bit earlier or later than prime dining hours. Everything is fresh and fabulous and don't miss the Lemon roasted potatoes!!!!
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Santorini Greek Cuisine
136 N Woodland BlvdBEST authentic Greek food! People travel from all parts of central Florida to enjoy Santorini's! It is known to be very full at lunch and dinner time so try going a bit earlier or later than prime dining hours. Everything is fresh and fabulous and don't miss the Lemon roasted potatoes!!!!
Fun unique food and enchanting cocktails! Venue is a historic home and also has porch dining.
Spellbound cafe
208 W Howry AveFun unique food and enchanting cocktails! Venue is a historic home and also has porch dining.
Housed in a historic home this restaurant features creative sushi offerings, poke bowls, ramen and small bites. Nice porch seating as well as indoor seating
The Twisted Chopstick
412 S Woodland BlvdHoused in a historic home this restaurant features creative sushi offerings, poke bowls, ramen and small bites. Nice porch seating as well as indoor seating
DeLand's sports bar scene. Lot's of TV's and casual bar food like wings, salads, burgers.
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Half Wall DeLand
105 W Indiana AveDeLand's sports bar scene. Lot's of TV's and casual bar food like wings, salads, burgers.
A restaurant + A bar + A Pantry + A Bakery + A homestore. Serving unique Southern style cuisine.
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The Table Restaurant
100 E New York Ave A restaurant + A bar + A Pantry + A Bakery + A homestore. Serving unique Southern style cuisine.
Great casual Italian! Great pizzas!
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Forno Bello Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cuisine
138 S Woodland BlvdGreat casual Italian! Great pizzas!
Wonderful Latin fusion Fare. Great Sangria & Margaritas.
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De La Vega Restaurante y Galeria
128 N Woodland BlvdWonderful Latin fusion Fare. Great Sangria & Margaritas.
Doug & Lil's Potato Patch
635 South Woodland BoulevardGreat place for home cooked breakfast
St. John's River Grille
2997 FL-44Casual waterfront restaurant.
Boston Coffeehouse
109 E New York AveExcellent coffees pastries and lunch
Oudom Thai and Sushi
217 N Woodland BlvdDeLands favorite Thai/sushi spot
Dine In Options
Wonderful market with the best meats and seafood. They offer easy "take and bake" options if you feel like dining at home. Great wines and side salads and more. You must try their home made pork rinds!!!
Gaff’s Meat And Specialty Foods
2075 S Woodland BlvdWonderful market with the best meats and seafood. They offer easy "take and bake" options if you feel like dining at home. Great wines and side salads and more. You must try their home made pork rinds!!!
Top's China
109 East Plymouth AvenueGreat Chinese take out
Night Life
Gorgeous Historic theatre bringing the best of shows, plays and even tribute concerts.
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Athens Theatre
124 N Florida AveGorgeous Historic theatre bringing the best of shows, plays and even tribute concerts.
Fantastic for steaks, prime Rib. Lovely outdoor seating with fantastic bands on Friday nights and karaoke on Saturday nights. Ask for my friend, one of the bartenders Mary and she will make you the finest cocktail ever!
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The DeLand Stockyard
1915 Old New York AveFantastic for steaks, prime Rib. Lovely outdoor seating with fantastic bands on Friday nights and karaoke on Saturday nights. Ask for my friend, one of the bartenders Mary and she will make you the finest cocktail ever!