DeLand

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DeLand, Florida was named after Henry Addison DeLand who originally envisioned the city becoming a major player in tourism and citrus. The tourism goals may have been usurped by nearby Orlando, but the town still has much to provide to locals and visitors alike. The city offers an abundance of early twentieth century architecture, including many examples of Mediterranean Revival. Today the city is the Volusia County Seat and also home to Stetson University, so businesses here bustle with daytime activity.

Woodland Boulevard is DeLand's Main Street. Although it is signed as U.S. Highway 17/92 ("seventeen-ninety-two" as the locals call it), the city is pedestrian friendly. But since the road is straight and flat you would still do well to look both ways before crossing the street. Fortunately, multiple traffic lights help to slow the speed of vehicles through town. Also, the wide sidewalks provide room for sidewalk cafes, which really helps give DeLand some of its life, especially with the University nearby.

DeLand merchants have struggled a bit with the town's image over the years, hopeful in its attempts to become the next Mount Dora or St. Augustine. Unfortunately, the recent recession has left the city with some vacancies. But several new high-end restaurants may help raise the town's cache and attract new visitors. DeLand does have plenty of stores but not so many that you can't do all of your shopping in one afternoon. If the merchants want to get serious about attracting more visitors, they will need to step up the retail hours. Currently, the stores in town have limited evening and Sunday hours. However, the shops do tend to have extended hours for some of the numerous fairs and events held in DeLand.

Retail Hours

Stores are open Mondays through Saturdays. Except for a few exceptions, most stores close by 5 or 6 p.m. and are closed on Sundays.

Parking

DeLand provides an ample amount of free parking. However, the on-street parking is usually limited to two hours and the parking lots are limited to three hours.

Restrooms

Public restrooms are located at the Chess Park (100 Block of West New York Avenue). The facilities are locked after dark.

Attractions

DeLand is known as the "Athens of Florida" due to its rich architectural and cultural amenities. And speaking of Athens, the newly restored historic Athens Theater (124 North Florida Avenue, 386-738-7156) is a venue for films, concerts, and other stage performances. The Museum of Florida Art (600 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-4371) and the Florida Museum for Women Artists (100 North Woodland Boulevard, Suite 1, 386-873-2976) are also located in DeLand.

You'll find several small parks throughout town, including the newly built Chess Park, (100 Block of West New York Avenue), which features several tables for playing chess. There is also an over-sized chess board with matching over-sized chess pieces.

Events

Every summer, stores stay open late and roads are closed off for Tropical Nights. Shake off the summer doldrums and enjoy the party atmosphere, including steel drums, and impromptu limbo contests. Also, enjoy fine art, music, and food during DeLand's Fall Festival of the Arts.

Directions

DeLand, Florida is about 40 miles from Orlando, Florida.

From I-4, take exit 118A-B to Florida Route 44 East towards DeLand. Florida Route 44 is New York Avenue. Follow for about six miles until you reach Woodland Boulevard. Woodland Boulevard is DeLand's Main Street and this intersection is the heart of downtown DeLand.

External Links

www.mainstreetdeland.com

Directory

Accessories

Nejma's Boutique (101 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-424-9086)
Lace & Accessories (140 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-3680)

Antiques

Back Home Antiques (110 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-9967)
Florida Victorian Architectural Antiques (112 West Georgia Avenue, 386-734-9300)
Rivertown Too Antique Mall (114 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-5533)
Somewhere In Time Consignment (214 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-3580)
Victorian Rose Antiques (106 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-2955)

Apparel

Dressed Boutique (108 South Woodland Boulevard, Suite B, 386-734-6848)
Gus Gibbs For Men (135 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-0777)
Laura's Consignment (113 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-822-4010)
Nejma's Boutique (101 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-424-9086)
New Fangled Modern Market (102 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-873-4869)
Special T's (108 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-3786)

Arts and Crafts

Clay Pigeons (120-C South Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-1100)
Quilt Shop of DeLand (115 West Rich Avenue, 866-734-8782)
Kathryn's Beads & Baubles (116 East Rich Avenue, 386-740-8880)

Books

Cliff's Books (209 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-9464)
First Church of Christian Scientist's Reading Room (111 East New York Avenue, 386-734-6547)
The Muse Book Shop (112 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-0278)

Bridal

Stetson Flower & Wedding Boutique (129 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-0796)

Children's

Giggles & Coos (110 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-873-2997)

Coffee and Dessert

Boston Coffeehouse (109 East New York Avenue, 386-738-BEAN)
Coffee 101 Bistro (101 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-2776)
Dick & Jane's Coffee Wine Gifts (146 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-822-9280)
Pat & Toni's Sweet Things (132 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-0066)
Wolfe Gallery (119 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-1492)

Coins

DeLand Coins and Collectibles (109 West Indiana Avenue, 386-738-5472)
Stephen Parker's Rare Coin Gallery (121 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-7776)

Dining

Abbey (117 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-4545)
Artisan Inn (215 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-3484)
Bellini's Italian Restaurant & Delicatessen (111 East Rich Avenue, 386-736-1747)
Bill & Frank's Brickhouse Grill (142 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-785-1237)
Casey's on the Corner (124 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-9800)
Checkers (133 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-943-9653)
Cook's Cafe (101 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-5030)
Cress Restaurant (103 West Indiana Avenue, 386-734-3740)
De La Vega Restaurante Y Galeria (128 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-4444)
Dublin Station (105 West Indiana Avenue, 386-740-7720)
Firehouse Subs (217 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-8700)
Main Street Grill (100 East New York Avenue, 386-740-9535)
Manzanos (120-A North Woodland Boulevard, 386-624-6990)
Mr. Bill's Bakery and Sandwich Shop (138 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-943-8616)
Norville Barnes American Fare (112 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-9060)
Oudom Thai Sushi (217 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-0123)
Paul Hunter's Restaurant (202 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-7954)
Santorini (210 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-7726)

Electronics

DeLand Computers (204 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-7270)
Wholesale Computer Outlet (106 North Woodland Boulevard, 866-894-4CPU)

Florists

Stetson Flower & Wedding Boutique (129 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-0796)

Galleries

Artisan Inn (215 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-3484)
Studio 308 (136 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-1805)
Wolfe Gallery (119 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-1492)

Gift Shops

Carasells Collectibles (211 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-747-3116)
Dick & Jane's Coffee Wine Gifts (146 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-822-9280)
The Elusive Grape (133 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-785-2467)
J & J Engraving (131 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-873-0163)
Lace & Accessories (140 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-3680)
Nejma's Boutique (101 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-424-9086)
Stetson Flower & Wedding Boutique (129 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-0796)
Wolfe Gallery (119 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-740-1492)

Gourmet

Designing Wine (138 South Woodland Avenue, 386-734-2424)
The Elusive Grape (133 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-785-2467)

Home Furnishings

Anita's Furniture & Home Decor (101 North Woodland Boulevard, Suite 103, 386-736-2549)

Jewelry

Downtown Goldsmith & Jewelry (139 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-6466)
Ferrell Jewelers (115 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-3801)
Lace & Accessories (140 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-3680)

Music

DeLand Discount Music (214 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-943-9432)
Steve's Downtown Music (108 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-3331)

New Age

Merlin's Vision (137 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-4056)

Pets

Grrs and Purrs (116 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-738-9997)

Taverns and Clubs

Abbey (117 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-734-4545)
Artisan Inn (215 South Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-3484)
Bill & Frank's Brickhouse Grill (142 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-785-1237)
Dublin Station (105 West Indiana Avenue, 386-740-7720)
Issues (114 East Indiana Avenue, 386-738-2366)
Mad Hatters Tavern (148 West New York Avenue, 386-734-3600)

Toys and Games

Dolls of DeLand (118 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-736-0004)

Wine

The Elusive Grape (133 North Woodland Boulevard, 386-785-2467)