Come and have a day in the “Real Florida”. We spend the morning at Blue Springs State park where you can swim or float in the Springs. Tour the Thursby House and enjoy majestic views of the St. Johns River. There’s facilities for changing into swimsuits. After a morning of frolicking is the town of Deland. Enjoy a lunch at Macs on Main, some shopping and a final must......a stop at the Buttercup Bakery. This incredible day starts in Palm Coast at 8:00 A.M and ends at 4:00 P.M
Costs include all transportation, state park admission, and lunch.
Blue Spring State Park covers more than 2,600 acres, including the largest spring on the St. Johns River. Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. During our infamous Manatee season, which approximately runs from mid-November through March, several hundred manatee can be viewed atop the spring’s overlooks. The spring and spring run are closed to all water activity while manatees are present during this time. Swimming or diving with manatees is not permitted; this rule is strictly enforced.
The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers with a partner during our designated swimming season. Fishing, canoeing and boating are also enjoyed along the St. John’s River.
Downtown Deland is an award winning Main Street community where we have learned to cherish that which is special about our past while still planning and moving into the 21st Century. Main Street Deland has many dedicated merchants and volunteers who work daily to maintain a lively and economically successful downtown.
We invite you to see for yourself what makes Main Street Deland so special. Spend a day downtown browsing our shops and galleries; dine at one of our great restaurants; have a coffee pick-me-up in one of our specialty coffee shops; enjoy one of our many events. You won't be disappointed!