Recs for where to eat and ideas for what to do in historical Deland, Florida. I've grown up in east central Florida and this cute downtown has great shops or restaurants! Of course, if you're the daring type, DeLand is on the map for skydivers!
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Downtown DeLand Food Recs
DeLand - Food Recs that are not Downtown
What to Do
Downtown DeLand Food Recs
LOVE this place and so many people I’ve taken have also loved this place.
Whit's Frozen Custard
New restaurant on the scene that is good with a cool vibe.
Been the main coffee shop for over 20 years. Serves a decent breakfast or lunch. The frozen Yankeedoodle though 💯
Boston Cofffeehouse | Coffee
For some Cuban food, Chicas is good!
Chicas Cuban Cafe
Latin Fusion food and while I don't know what that means exactly, this is great place to try!
De La Vega -Wine, Tapas & Sangria- DeLand
I don't let myself eat pizza often, but when I do, it's Tony's! A good casual pizza spot!
TONY'S NEW YORK PIZZA, DeLand - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
For more upscale dining, Cress is a favorite!
Cress Restaurant
DeLand - Food Recs that are not Downtown
For a true coffee shop vibe, head to the downtown location. This one is like a cute diner meets coffee shop and I like the vibe. The coffee is good too!
Trilogy Kitchen - DeLand, FL - Yelp
This cute restaurant is in the DeLand Hotel. There's also a speakeasy in the hotel as well.
DeLand Eatery
I've never been disappointed with my meal at Parva! It's hispanic food and delicious!
Parva Colombian Bakery-Restaurant-Cafe
I recently tried this place and really enjoyed it! My mum and sister also loved it!
Guajillos Taqueria
What to Do
Head here in the winter to see manatees or in the summer to swim in the springs! It gets busy on the weekends, so go during a weekday for less crowds.
Blue Spring State Park
If you feel daring, DeLand is one of the top places for skydiving!
Skydive DeLand, Inc.
Make an appointment to get some permanent jewelry.
Cherry Street Factory
If you like wine, visit the Elusive Grape.
The Elusive Grape
The bar to head to if the weather is nice with it's cute courtyard.
Cafe Da Vinci
Every Friday night is the Artisan Alley market. Walk around and see what the vendors have on offer, buy local honey or I used to love getting the arepa there!
Artisan Alley - A place for artisans and events in Volusia County
I haven't tried this place yet, but it looks so cool and inviting! They offer different cooking classes, which can be a fun and delicious night out.
BLUE Culinary Studio
Love coming here in the winter for nature walks! It's beautiful, but not shaded. It's kind of tucked away, but keep going until it dead ends.
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
This state park is on the St. John's River and you have to hop on a ferry to get to it. They have some nature trails or you can rent a kayak to explore the river.
Hontoon Island State Park
Rent a Pontoon boat for a day or half and enjoy the St. John's River.
