"Top 10 Places To Visit In Florida" ~Tripadvisor.com
Tour the "Gilded Age" home of Florida's first snow bird and creator of America's most iconic symbol ~ the Stetson cowboy hat. In addition to tours year round the mansion has over the top elegant, elaborate and reverent Christmas decorations.
"Christmas Spectacular!" Holiday Home Tour Nov 15 to Jan 15.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for all tours and paid with CASH ONLY at the door.
The Stetson Mansion is part of Florida's First Luxury Estate and the grandest home ever built in Florida before the 20th century. The estate was hidden and lost for 100 years. It has recently been rescued, restored and updated in a timeless fashion.
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. The eclectic and unusual High Victorian architectural design also includes a variety of complicated interior carvings, 16 patterns of the nation's most rare and intricate parquet wood floors and 10,000 panes of original leaded glass windows. Even if the house was empty, the details are captivating.
The Stetsons were known for hosting magnificent parties and gatherings for local townsfolk and elite society including President Cleveland, the King and Queen of England and Henry Flagler, who built a rail spur right to the estate so friend Thomas Edison could install one of the world's first home electric systems. Stetson was America's most magnanimous titan of industry who rewarded his workers with high wages, clean working conditions and free health care.
The Mansion is still a private residence which welcomes guests for tours and elegant celebrations in the Stetson tradition of excellence.
In addition to tours year round the mansion has over-the top elegant, elaborate and reverent Christmas decorations
"Christmas Spectacular!" Holiday Home Tour Nov 15 to Jan 15.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL TOURS and are booked on our website. Cash only is paid at the door.
Stetson Mansion
Local
Eat and Drink
- Lighthouse Grill - Astor (15.6 miles) - We have a wide range of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner, all served in a welcoming and comfo...
See and Do
- Stetson Mansion DeLand (0.0 miles) - "Top 10 Places To Visit In Florida" ~Tripadvisor.com Tour the "Gilded Age" home of Fl...
- Zoom Air Orlando, Zip Lines & More! sanford (13.3 miles) - Aerial Adventure with Zip Lines & More! Zoom Air Orlando provides European-style aerial adventure up ...
- Black Hammock Adventures OVIEDO (23.1 miles) - The Black Hammock is a place for adventure AND relaxation. We offer 30 minute, 45 minute, and 1 hour...
- Anchor Inn NSB New Smyrna Beach (24.0 miles) - We are a family run B&B. Our craftsman style Inn features 6 guest rooms all with private entries and...
- Florida Gator Hunting Oviedo (24.4 miles) - Hunt an Alligator! Hunt a Wild Boar! Guaranteed Success! Year Round, Fully Guided Hunting on Private...
