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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 Cookiequeen18 On July 1, 2018
    My sister, who lives somewhat local, was so anxious to tour this mansion with me. I’m a great lover of old homes and architecture. She had read about in a magazine, but we kept on missing the tour dat...  more »
  • By barton1js On June 29, 2018
    We did the grand tour today. There were only eight people on the tour including the two of us, so it was almost like a private tour. I would like to say, “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” to Michael ...  more »
  • By Mike P On June 27, 2018
    We had a family member in town who really wanted tour a mansion and our search found the Stetson Mansion. I wasn’t sure what to expect going up to DeLand to see a mansion. The beautifully restored hom...  more »
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