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Stetson Mansion, DeLand

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For a glimpse into the opulent 19th-century lifestyle of one of Florida’s wealthiest residents, head intoStetson Mansion, one of Florida's most historic houses and its only Gilded Age mansion. Named “Florida’s Most Popular Tourist Attraction” by TripAdvisor, the private 1886 Victorian estate of J.B. Stetson—the inventor of cowboy hats—offers all-access tours of its styled rooms, decorated hallways, and numerous nooks. Notice the elaborate parquet floors and antique windows. Opt for a grand tour to see more rooms and the tower balcony. One of the more popular rooms, the Zen room—once a schoolhouse and now a cottage—features an original Polynesian ceiling. Tour times are limited and reservations required. Contact the owners in advance. Plan to visit Stetson Mansion during your DeLand vacation using our convenient DeLand trip planner .
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  • By Carol H
    We enjoyed the Christmas tour immensely. We also visited last year and can't say enough good things about the quality and creativity of the decor. This year we were lucky to have JT stop in. Very inte...  more »
  • By Guide161890
    Wonderful beautiful tour! Christmas decorations and tour guide Joanne were great. We Highly recommend.  more »
  • By Ruth W
    The Stetson Mansion was beautifully decorated and it was a pleasure to tour. We had a gracious host that popped in to say hello and a wonderful tour guide, Marcia, who did a fabulous job. Thank you......  more »
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