Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Ocala National Forest

"Located on Camphor Lane in Deland, the Stetson Mansion is one of the city’s most well-preserved Victorian-era mansions. Over the years, it’s hosted several national and international dignitaries, including European royalty. The mansion was originally built in the mid-1880s and is named after the family famous for making their fortune in the hat business."

"Stetson Mansion in Deland, Florida is a major historical attraction of the city. The house belonged to John B Stetson and hence is locally known as Stetson Mansion. The mansion was designed by architect George T Pearson who was from Philadelphia in the year 1886."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY 2.5. The mansion holds within itself a tale of woe and revival. Stetson Mansion was once one of the grandest homes in Florida (way back in the 20th century)."

"Love Rodeo Whip, BUT please please please fix or at least push caution cones over the two big holes in the parking spaces next to the side building."

"Deland has an extensive park network that offers locals and visitors a variety of free and convenient activity options. Named after a local man who spent much of his time advocating for the preservation of the area’s historic sites, Dreggors Park’s amenities include a butterfly garden, paved walking trail, and an impressive playground that’s a big hit with little ones. There’s also a restored hospital from the ‘20s that includes exhibits on common medical procedures in eras past, a veteran’s memorial, and a number of other significant cultural and historical attractions that make it a community resource that shouldn’t be passed up."

"It was ok, but took forever....10 minutes just waiting for someone to take my order. More time than that to get it. The food was good, but the service w..."

"If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of sampling German Food, you are in luck. Emmy’s Time Out Tavern is a popular local spot that includes a restaurant with bar that offers a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. The owner is not surprisingly named…Emmy, and you may actually get the pleasure of meeting her when you are there."

"Deland has an extensive park network that offers locals and visitors a variety of free and convenient activity options. Named after a local man who spent much of his time advocating for the preservation of the area’s historic sites, Dreggors Park’s amenities include a butterfly garden, paved walking trail, and an impressive playground that’s a big hit with little ones. There’s also a restored hospital from the ‘20s that includes exhibits on common medical procedures in eras past, a veteran’s memorial, and a number of other significant cultural and historical attractions that make it a community resource that shouldn’t be passed up."