Gently Haunted Driving Tours

DeLand, Florida

Did you love the walking tour of downtown DeLand? Keep it going!

In addition to the gently haunted walking tour of downtown DeLand, you can visit even more “neighborhood haunts” that are almost — but not quite — within walking distance.

The Gently Haunted Driving Tour is based on the book Gently Haunted: True Stories from the Haunted Antique Shop. You can access this tour on any Android or Apple phone or device.

Overview

  • We’ll guide you to 13 gently haunted locations with fascinating histories. The driving tour covers a total distance of 5 miles in and around DeLand’s central business district.
  • You’ll hear true stories of settlers who founded DeLand, including those who decided to stay here permanently.
  • Along the way, we’ll share more than 50 historical images and photos, so you can picture life as it used to be.

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Click here to purchase the driving tour.

Details

  • This is an audio-visual tour that you’ll access on your phone. It will work on any Android or Apple phone or device.
  • You may share your access code with other passengers in your vehicle, so you can all see the images and photos on your own phones.
  • The tour includes photos, descriptions, detailed maps, and directions.
  • You can read the descriptions yourself or push the play button to hear a narrator read them aloud.
  • The tour is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
  • The tour is self-paced, and it generally takes about an hour to complete. After your purchase, you’ll have two full days to access it.
  • The tour begins at the Haunted Antique Shop, at 612 West New York Avenue. It also ends near the shop, so you’ll come full circle.
  • Driving in DeLand is usually easy and stress-free. DeLand is a small town, so take your time and enjoy the sights.

Important Note

This tour will take you to historical sites in and around DeLand’s central business district. You’ll be able to see all of them from public streets or sidewalks. This tour does not include admission to other venues or access to private property. This tour is strictly a driving tour.

Helpline

If you have questions about this tour, text Corrine at the Haunted Antique Shop, at (386) 414-3794.

Additional Gently Haunted Tours

Walking Tour: The Gently Haunted Walking Tour of downtown DeLand will guide you to 13 gently haunted locations and several historic points of interest. Click here to purchase the walking tour.

Research and Photo Credits

Gently Haunted Tours would not be possible without the generous research assistance and historical images we’ve received from the West Volusia Historical Society, the Stetson University Library, the Volusia County Library, and the State Library and Archives of Florida. Many thanks to all the historians and librarians who helped!

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Click here to purchase the driving tour.

Copyright Notice

Gently Haunted Tour descriptions and narratives are copyright ©2022-2024 by Corrine Kenner. All rights reserved.