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Athens Theatre
Italian Renaissance-style theater opened January 6, 1922 as a vaudeville and silent-movie palace (designed by architect Murray S. King). Fully restored; now a live performing-arts venue with plays, musicals, and concerts. Its name honors founder Henry DeLand's vision of the city as the 'Athens of Florida.' — DeLand proper (downtown)
124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Blue Spring State Park
Premier Florida manatee refuge: hundreds of manatees winter in the 72-degree spring run, most reliably seen Nov 15-Mar 15. Summer swimming/tubing in the spring, St. Johns River boat tours, hiking, camping and cabins. Phone 386-775-3663. Park frequently reaches capacity on winter and summer weekends. — NEARBY - Orange City, ~6 miles south of DeLand
2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
Chess Park
Pocket park beside the historic Volusia County Courthouse featuring concrete chess tables, a life-size chess board (giant pieces checked out via City Hall Administrative Services, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, deposit required), a water wall, and a small stage for cultural events. Built by the county in 2009 and deeded to the city. — DeLand proper (downtown)
125 W Indiana Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
De Leon Springs State Park & Old Sugar Mill Pancake House
Spring-fed swimming area, kayaking, eco-boat tours, and the beloved Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, where guests cook their own pancakes on griddles built into the tables inside a replica of the 1830s sugar mill. Park admission required to dine. — NEARBY - De Leon Springs, ~7 miles north of DeLand
601 Ponce de Leon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130