When we think of Florida, the first things that come to mind are places like Miami, Orlando, Walt Disney World and so on, right? While DeLand might not have been one of the first destinations that popped into your head, what I can tell you is that it is an amazing city in Florida.

With an air of a country town, DeLand is a passionate and very charming city. Its natural beauties are incredible and there you will have the chance to visit one of the manatee preservation centers (one of Florida’s symbol animals).

The city center and its Main Street are famous and when walking through them you will feel like you are in one of those old American movies. As you stroll through the streets of DeLand you will come across wonderful shops, restaurants and cafes. Don’t forget to also pay attention to the walls, as they can hide real works of art!

If you are going to visit Florida, we recommend extending your trip to DeLand and taking a few days to explore this delicious city. Keep reading to discover the best tours to do there!

First of all, DeLand is located in central Florida between the cities of Orlando and Daytona. It is 67km away from Orlando and the trip there takes only 43 minutes. Because of this, many people end up visiting DeLand just on a one-off basis. However, we recommend that you stay here to enjoy everything the city has to offer. I’m sure it will be worth it!