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Stetson Mansion
Stetson University
Bill Dreggors Park
The Reptile Discovery Center
Hontoon Island State Park
The Athens Theatre
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company
Lake Beresford Park
Highland Park Fish Camp
Museum of Art - Deland
The DeLand House Museum
DeLand Naval Air Station Museum
The Gillespie Museum
The Volusia County Fair and Youth Show
Spec Martin Municipal Stadium
St. Francis Trail
Clark Bay Conservation Area
The African-American Museum of Arts
The Stockton-Lindquist House
Urban Brick
Angelina's Pizzeria
De La Vega Restaurante y Galeria
Boston Coffeehouse
Cook's Buffet, Cafe and Bakery
- Question: What is the history of DeLand, Florida?
- Answer: The gorgeous city of DeLand was originally founded in 1876, modeled as the "Athens of Central Florida."
- Question: What is DeLand known for today?
- Answer: Today, the historic town is best known as the home of the National Register of Historic Places-designated Stetson University, the state's oldest higher educational institution, known for its majestic red-brick buildings and Greco-Roman architectural elements.
- Question: What outdoor recreational opportunities are available in DeLand?
- Answer: Outdoor recreational opportunities abound, ranging from the expansive Hontoon Island State Park to the stunning Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge.
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