Karin's Guidebook

Karin
Karin's Guidebook

Sightseeing

This beautiful island park is 10 minutes down a lovely back road and you take a little pontoon boat ride (donation based) to get there. You can hike, rent kayaks, rent a bike, picnic, go fishing, or just bring a book and relax. You might see manatees, alligators, and much more wildlife.
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Hontoon Island State Park
2309 River Ridge Rd
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This beautiful island park is 10 minutes down a lovely back road and you take a little pontoon boat ride (donation based) to get there. You can hike, rent kayaks, rent a bike, picnic, go fishing, or just bring a book and relax. You might see manatees, alligators, and much more wildlife.
We are inundated with springs in Florida. This gem is about 15 - 20 minutes from our house. When it is cold here, manatees swim to the springs which remain at 72 degrees year round. You can also rent kayaks here and visit the original homestead which is set up as a museum.
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I-Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French Ave
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We are inundated with springs in Florida. This gem is about 15 - 20 minutes from our house. When it is cold here, manatees swim to the springs which remain at 72 degrees year round. You can also rent kayaks here and visit the original homestead which is set up as a museum.

Food Scene

If you enjoy sushi and Thai food (we do!) then Oudom is a MUST. Located in charming downtown Deland where you can have a lovely stroll and visit the shops, restaurants, and bars.
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Oudom Thai and Sushi
217 N Woodland Blvd
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If you enjoy sushi and Thai food (we do!) then Oudom is a MUST. Located in charming downtown Deland where you can have a lovely stroll and visit the shops, restaurants, and bars.
Do you like BBQ? Then head on over to Sanford, about 40 minutes away. While you are there, have a nice walk around the downtown area. There are lots of unique shops, restaurants, and bars. It is located right on Lake Monroe and there is a lovely trail along the lake which is well-lit when it gets dark.
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Fuel BBQ
120 S Park Ave
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Do you like BBQ? Then head on over to Sanford, about 40 minutes away. While you are there, have a nice walk around the downtown area. There are lots of unique shops, restaurants, and bars. It is located right on Lake Monroe and there is a lovely trail along the lake which is well-lit when it gets dark.
Great place right in cozy downtown Deland for a delicious cup of coffee and lunch. Bring a book or your laptop and get some work done. Staff are friendly. Great place to people watch.
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Boston Coffeehouse
109 E New York Ave
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Great place right in cozy downtown Deland for a delicious cup of coffee and lunch. Bring a book or your laptop and get some work done. Staff are friendly. Great place to people watch.
Another great coffee place. Just down the street from DaVinci and the Friday market.
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Trilogy Coffee Roasting Co
136 W Georgia Ave
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Another great coffee place. Just down the street from DaVinci and the Friday market.