Kay's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The following are fun or interesting places that I have enjoyed visiting time and time again. I hope you enjoy the diversity of this area as much as I do. Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World are all also an easy visit, about an hour drive, depending on traffic. Just pack your favorate walking shoes.
A beautiful spring where the manatee stay in the winter when the weather gets colder. Manatee are large endangered mammals that gather in the Springs because the Springs are warmer than the St. John. There are walking trails, swimming and canoe rental. You may find yourself swimming next to a manatee or a playful otter. But always be cautious of alligators.
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Blue Springs
A beautiful spring where the manatee stay in the winter when the weather gets colder. Manatee are large endangered mammals that gather in the Springs because the Springs are warmer than the St. John. There are walking trails, swimming and canoe rental. You may find yourself swimming next to a manatee or a playful otter. But always be cautious of alligators.
Daytona Beach is home to the world famous beach and the Daytona 500. Daytona also hosts Bike Week in the spring, Biketoberfest in October and Spring Break to name a few events. In the summer every weekend the bandshell, on the ocean has concerts and ends the evening with fireworks. There is a pier and many notable restaurants and Beach bars. An easy day trip.
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Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is home to the world famous beach and the Daytona 500. Daytona also hosts Bike Week in the spring, Biketoberfest in October and Spring Break to name a few events. In the summer every weekend the bandshell, on the ocean has concerts and ends the evening with fireworks. There is a pier and many notable restaurants and Beach bars. An easy day trip.
The Ocala National Forest has an abundance of wildlife, natural springs and trails. Most of the springs wind their way to the St. John River. Along the trails, you may encounter deer, bear, wild turkey, Sandhill Crane, bobcat, or rarely even a cougar to mention a few.
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Ocala National Forest
Florida 40The Ocala National Forest has an abundance of wildlife, natural springs and trails. Most of the springs wind their way to the St. John River. Along the trails, you may encounter deer, bear, wild turkey, Sandhill Crane, bobcat, or rarely even a cougar to mention a few.
DeLand has a vibrant downtown and is home to Stetson University (founded by the maker of the famous Stetson Hat) it has many choices for local eateries, homemade ice cream, chocolate and a restored theater. The Athens Theatre offers theatre and musical entertainment. Nearby is Hontoon Island State Park, which has a free ferry across the St. John River, walking trails, a small museum of local history and wildlife.
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DeLand
DeLand has a vibrant downtown and is home to Stetson University (founded by the maker of the famous Stetson Hat) it has many choices for local eateries, homemade ice cream, chocolate and a restored theater. The Athens Theatre offers theatre and musical entertainment. Nearby is Hontoon Island State Park, which has a free ferry across the St. John River, walking trails, a small museum of local history and wildlife.
A Spiritualist Community, it has lectures, classes, mediums, psychics, restaurant, bar and a communal history. A must visit for the Spiritualist or new age hippie.
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Camp Spirituel de Cassadaga
1112 Stevens StA Spiritualist Community, it has lectures, classes, mediums, psychics, restaurant, bar and a communal history. A must visit for the Spiritualist or new age hippie.
The Veda Foundation Cow Sanctuary is a Hindi Ashram. An interesting visit includes seeing the cows, the temple, perhaps yoga classes or enjoying a vegan meal. In its early stages of development, there are gardens, canoes, flowers, and an interesting cultural experience. The Cow Sanctuary is located only a few miles from the house on CR 42 toward Paisley.
Veda Foundation
45801 Central Camp RoadThe Veda Foundation Cow Sanctuary is a Hindi Ashram. An interesting visit includes seeing the cows, the temple, perhaps yoga classes or enjoying a vegan meal. In its early stages of development, there are gardens, canoes, flowers, and an interesting cultural experience. The Cow Sanctuary is located only a few miles from the house on CR 42 toward Paisley.
A free Ferry Boat ride across the St. John River takes you to Hontoon Island. There you can hike, visit a small museum and let the kids play at the playground. Its quiet scenic and a good chance to see an alligator. Always be cautious around any water source in FL, as there is always the possibility of an alligator.
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Parc d'État de l'île Hontoon
2309 River Ridge RdA free Ferry Boat ride across the St. John River takes you to Hontoon Island. There you can hike, visit a small museum and let the kids play at the playground. Its quiet scenic and a good chance to see an alligator. Always be cautious around any water source in FL, as there is always the possibility of an alligator.
Ed Stone Park is a great place to sit and relax, watch the St.John River and the Whitehair Draw Bridge. it is also a public boat ramp.
Ed Stone Park and Boat Ramp
2999 Old New York AveEd Stone Park is a great place to sit and relax, watch the St.John River and the Whitehair Draw Bridge. it is also a public boat ramp.
canoeing, swimming, snorkeling and diving, near access to the FL Trail. Reasonable day use pass.
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Alexander Springs
49525 County Rd 445canoeing, swimming, snorkeling and diving, near access to the FL Trail. Reasonable day use pass.
A beautiful spring in the Ocala National Forest, reasonable pass for day use.
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Juniper Springs
A beautiful spring in the Ocala National Forest, reasonable pass for day use.
Food Scene
A delightful weekend farmers market in downtown DeLand. Fresh produce, craft items in a quaint section of DeLand. Weekend evenings.
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Artisan Alley Farmer's Market
104 Artisan AlleyA delightful weekend farmers market in downtown DeLand. Fresh produce, craft items in a quaint section of DeLand. Weekend evenings.
On Wednesday mornings at the Volusia County Fair Grounds on 44 by I-4 a huge farmers market Springs up. Be sure to go early, stands begin to close by noon.
Volusia Farmer's Market
3050 E New York AveOn Wednesday mornings at the Volusia County Fair Grounds on 44 by I-4 a huge farmers market Springs up. Be sure to go early, stands begin to close by noon.