Gently Haunted Walking Tours
Downtown DeLand, Florida
Get ready to visit some of DeLand’s favorite “neighborhood haunts” — the ghosts and spirits who call this town their forever home.
Gently Haunted Tours were created by Corrine Kenner, author of Gently Haunted: The Ghosts, Spirits, and Historic Haunts of DeLand, Florida. You can access the tours on any Android or Apple phone or device.
Overview
- You’ll visit 13 gently haunted locations, as well as several historic points of interest.
- You’ll hear true stories of settlers who founded DeLand, including those who decided to stay here permanently.
- Along the way, you can access more than 75 historical images and photos, so you can picture life as it used to be.
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Click here to purchase the walking 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 one companion, so you can both see the images and photos on your own phones. Additional participants should purchase their own access codes for the tour.
- The tour includes photos, descriptions, detailed maps, and step-by-step walking directions.
- You can read the descriptions yourself or push “play” to hear a narrator read them aloud.
- The tour covers a walking distance of 11 blocks, just under a mile, on paved sidewalks and across level terrain. It’s wheelchair, stroller, and wagon-friendly, too.
- The tour is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Well-behaved pets are also welcome in downtown DeLand.
- 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 will take you full circle through downtown DeLand. It begins and ends near the landmark Athens Theatre at 124 N Florida Avenue. Parking in the area is free and plentiful.
Important Note
The walking tour is a sidewalk tour. While businesses along the route may be open to the public, this tour does not include admission to other venues or access to private property.
Source
Gently Haunted Tours are based on the compelling book by Corrine Kenner. Gently Haunted: The Ghosts, Spirits, and Historic Haunts of DeLand, Florida.
Helpline
If you have questions about this tour, text Corrine at (386) 414-3794.
Additional Gently Haunted Tours
Driving Tour: Can’t get enough? Now you can visit another 13 gently haunted destinations within two miles of downtown DeLand. Click here to purchase the driving 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!