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Renee Tallevast, Executive Director
West Volusia Tourism Bureau
800-749-4350  Toll Free
386-734-0162
386-734-0163  Fax
rtallevast@visitwestvolusia.com

West Volusia At-a-Glance

Centrally located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, the DeLand/Deltona - Greater West Volusia County Region encompasses 14 distinct communities along the St. Johns River, each thriving with historical, cultural and natural charm. Historic landmarks, cultural attractions and a variety of unique accommodations and eclectic restaurants make this a popular spot for visitors and residents alike. The area is known for its many unique vacation experiences, including houseboating excursions, skydiving, the Southeast's oldest active religious community, day trips to area springs, and endless outdoor recreation on the St. Johns River.

Accommodations
Visitors have many choices when it comes to lodging in the Greater West Volusia Region, whether they want to sleep under the stars, in
a king-size bed or in the comfort of their own RV. From flagship hotels to charming bed-and-breakfast inns, campgrounds and cabins to marina resorts, you will have the opportunity to share our little piece
of paradise.


  Shopping
  Shopping in West Volusia provides you the opportunity to get a  
  little or a lot of retail therapy! Spend a day exploring the antique
  shops and boutiques in downtown DeLand where some retailers
  have served locals for decades. A national award-winning
  MainStreet community, downtown DeLand is home to several art
  museum shops, cozy bookstores, neighborhood ice cream  
  parlors and an array of eateries. Plan to head over to the Volusia
  County Fairgrounds on Wednesday mornings for one of the Southeast's biggest and best farmer and flea markets. From department stores to specialty shops, shopping is both diverse and convenient in West Volusia.
 
 

Dining
Florida's waters provide an endless supply of the freshest seafood around, and this bounty can be had inWest Volusia . Visitors can enjoy unique dishes or choose home-style dishes from an array of dining locales, from fish camps overlooking the St. Johns River to sidewalk cafes along MainStreet DeLand, all with warm and welcoming hospitality. Restaurants throughout the region dish up other appetizing cuisine, including Continental, Thai, Chinese, German, Italian, Mexican and more. Several locations have
received superior recognition for their excellent food and charming atmosphere including Boston Gourmet Coffeehouse, voted Best Coffeehouse in Florida by Florida Living Magazine and Best Coffee Shop in Florida by Florida Monthly Magazine, and Karling's Inn Restaurant, voted a Florida Trend Top 500 restaurant and 2002 Zagat award winner.
  

Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe in DeLand featuring gourmet food and gifts was recently included in National Geographic's "Food Journeys of a Lifetime - 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe."


  Accessibility
  The Greater West Volusia County Region is conveniently located  
  between Daytona Beach and Orlando . Daytona Beach
  International Airport is located only 30 minutes east on US 17-92.
  Delta Airlines, U.S. Airways and several rental car companies
  service this location. Orlando-Sanford International Airport is 45
  minutes away and Orlando International Airport is one hour west
  via Interstate 4. Most major airline carriers and rental car 
  companies service these airports.
Amtrak provides regularly scheduled service to DeLand's restored historic train station in the heart of West Volusia .

From Interstate 95 South, take Interstate 4 westbound to exits 118 through 108. From Interstate 75 South, take Interstate 4 eastbound to exits 108 though 118.

Approximate mileage from major U.S. Cities
Daytona Beach , FL 20 miles
Orlando , FL 40 miles
Tampa , FL 125 miles
Atlanta , GA 450 miles
Chicago , IL 1,165 miles
New York , NY 1,050 miles
 

Annual Events Location Date
Blue Spring Manatee Festival Valentine Park-Orange City January
Mardi Gras on MainStreet Downtown DeLand January
Taste of DeLand Downtown DeLand January
Florida Rail Fair Fairgrounds-DeLand Jan, Apr, July, Oct
DeLand Bike Rally Downtown DeLand February
DIRTcar Nationals Speedway-Barberville February
Bike Week Motorcycle Swap Meet Fairgrounds-DeLand March
Antique & Classic Motorcycle Auction Stetson-DeLand March
DeLand Outdoor Art Festival  Downtown DeLand  March
Florida Wildflower Festival Downtown DeLand March
RiverFest  Gemini Springs-DeBary March
Spring Fest & Frolic Pioneer Settlement-Barberville April
Cracker Day Rodeo Fairgrounds-DeLand April
Deltona Spring Fest Gemini Springs-Deltona April
Wild Game Feast Fairgrounds-DeLand May
Tropical Nights Downtown DeLand July
Outdoor Extravaganza Pioneer Settlement-Barberville August
Hot August Nights Downtown DeLand August
A Day in Florida History  DeLeon Springs State Park August
Rivertown Craft Show Downtown DeLand September
Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff  Downtown DeLand October
Old Enterprise Festival Mariners Park-Enterprise October
Big Band Hangar Dance DeLandAirport November
DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts Downtown DeLand November
Fall Country Jamboree Pioneer Settlement-Barberville November
DeLand Original Music Festival Downtown DeLand  November
Volusia County Fair Fairgrounds-DeLand November 
Skyquest DeLand Airport   November
Bavarian Brewfest Dutton House-DeLand November
Holiday Tour of Historic Homes DeLand & Lake Helen December
St. Johns River Christmas Boat Parade Ed Stone Park-DeLand December
Florida Christmas Remembered Pioneer Settlement-Barberville December
Stetson University Christmas Concerts Stetson-DeLand December


Average Temperature
Month High Low
January 70 44
February 72 46
March 77 50
April 81 56
May 86 63
June 90 70
July 91 71
August 91 72
September 89 70
October 83 62
November 77 54
December 71 47
 

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