Hundreds of Free Things to Do in DeLand

Florida, USA

von Rachel Withers

98 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Athens of FloridaWhen the average traveler envisions a vacation to Volusia County, their mind immediately races to the crowded, high-octane shores of Daytona Beach or the theme-park-dominated corridors of neighboring Orlando.The modern Florida tourism industry has brilliantly conditioned visitors to believe that a true Sunshine State escape requires expensive admission tickets, high-priced beachfront parking, and hours spent navigating massive crowds. But if you simply turn your vehicle westward from the coast and drive into the lush, rolling interior of Volusia County, the neon lights and concrete highways fade away into something far more profound. The landscape shifts into towering oak canopies, historic brick streets, and grand collegiate architecture. Welcome to DeLand, Florida-a true historic treasure affectionately known as the "Athens of Florida."