Christmas Spectacular at Stetson Mansion

Step into the grandeur of the Christmas Mansion for 2024 “Christmas Spectacular!” at Stetson Mansion in DeLand. Built in 1886 for famed hat maker and philanthropist John B. Stetson, this winter retreat was the only richly detailed “Gilded Age” mansion built in Florida. Now rescued, restored and updated, its current residents are carrying on the tradition of extravagant displays with an event that has been named among the “Top 10 Christmas Homes” by Bob Vila, “Best Holiday Home Tours in America” in the USA TODAY’s “10Best” Readers’ Choice Awards and among the “Top 10 Best Attractions in the US” by TripAdvisor. Guided and Self-guided tours of Stetson Mansion Christmas Spectacular include 10 room themes. Decorations are over-the-top examples of elegant and reverent displays which complement the mansion’s rich architectural details. The 60-75-minute tours are held multiple times a day from November 1, 2024, through January 18, 2025. Tickets are $29.50-39.50 adults, $15-25 youth, plus tax and booking fee; Advance reservations required; booking is available online.