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🌴 Bounce along, CoolCraft adventurers, through West Volusia’s riverine wilds, where the St. Johns River meets Florida’s scrub and kangaroos hop in outback plains!

At @whitsfrozencustardofdeland, a spirited kangaroo has whipped up the *Kangaroo Kick Shake*, a MILD custard with cafe mocha, Biscoff cookie crumbles, and toasted Kataifi “grass.” 🦘

The perfect time to try this treat will be later today, Friday, June 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at our kickoff celebration at Whit's! We'll have some kids’ activities, and we'll be passing out postcards for the Summer Safari!

Vote once daily per drink with your email at coolcrafttrail.com/summer! Who’s ready to join the safari hop? 🥤

📍 Whit’s Frozen Custard, DeLand

#CoolCraftSummer #CoolCraftTrail #WestVolusia #KangarooKick #KangarooHop

Relax and enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea at Sweet Tea Cafe Historic Deland! 🫖Open from noon to 3 pm, Wednesday through Saturday, and available for special events.

#teatime #teaparty #teapartybridalshower #afternoontea #afternoonteatime #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #westvolusiaweddings #westvolusiahistory

Happy March! This weekend marks the beginning of several exciting events in West Volusia, including the DeLand Bike Rally, Off the Beaten Path Florida Arts Tours, Playing on the Porches, and Bike Week Jamboree! Don't forget to check our Calendar of Events for all the upcoming happenings this month! Link in bio.

#visitwestvolusia #oldlforidanewvibe

Congratulations to the Stetson Mansion! They did it again!🎉

⭐⭐⭐The historic home has received recognition from TripAdvisor as part of the annual Travelers' Choice Awards, ranking No. 8 on the list of the top 25 attractions in the entire United States!⭐⭐⭐

Click on the story to hear the announcement from one of the owners, JT Thompson. 😍

📸: @dbnewsjournal

#visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #seeyouatthemansion

For the quintessential holiday bevy, look no further than @trilogycoffee's "Ch’ Wassail"

Coming from the Anglo-Saxon phrase meaning 'Good health,' Trilogy Coffee Roasting's "Ch’ Wassail" is a chai-based cider bevy that's straight out of tales from Christmases long, long ago! This traditional holiday beverage is made of real apple cider, ginger, lemon, and other warm spices that will scratch the Holiday itch you didn't know was inside you.

Get more information on this drink and more at coolcrafttrail.com/christmas 🎄

#coolcraftchristmas #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #loveflorida #lovefl #visitflorida

Cozy up at @thelounge_artisandowntown with a cup of "Abuela’s Coquito" 🥥

Meaning "Little Coconut" in Spanish, "Abuela’s Coquito" is a traditional Christmas drink from Puerto Rico. Similar to eggnog, this coconut-based alcoholic beverage is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican Eggnog, and is widely and lovingly made in many Latin cultures.

Liberty, the manager of The Lounge, shares a story of a dear friend of hers, in which the friend, her sisters and their mother would get together over Thanksgiving to make large batches of their family’s coquito recipe to give as gifts over the holidays. In addition to the traditional rum-based coquito, the Lounge also offers a spirit-free version. Both the traditional and its spirit-free sister are available to enjoy in the Lounge or bottled and ready to take home and share as gifts this holiday season.

Get more information on this drink and more at coolcrafttrail.com/christmas 🎄

#coolcraftchristmas #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #loveflorida #lovefl #visitflorida

Don’t miss your chance to hop aboard the “Mistletoe Espresso” for a taste of the “Holiday Melange” at @mgcoffeebrewsandbites! This Holiday season MG has two great drinks for you to try 🎁

🚂 "Mistletoe Espresso"
Hop aboard the MIstletoe Espresso! MG Coffee Brews & BItes' second CoolCraft Christmas submission introduces passengers to a delicious white chocolate peppermint double espresso topped with whipped cream and decorated with chocolate drizzle and crushed candy cane.

🍬 "Holiday Melange"
MG Coffee Brews & Bites' Holiday Melange is a melange of Honey, Steamed Milk, Espresso and milk fronth. Garnished with the finest peppermint Candy Cane, this side of the North Pole, you'll definitly want to put another one on your list for Santa.

Get more information on this drink and more at coolcrafttrail.com/christmas 🎄

#coolcraftchristmas #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #loveflorida #lovefl #visitflorida

Dance along to the Nutcracker Suite on your way to @abbeybardeland for a taste of “Abbey’s Holiday Sangria!” This Red Sangria is made with white wine grapes, cranberries, orange and just the *right* amount of cinnamon.

Get more information on this drink and more at coolcrafttrail.com/christmas 🎄

#coolcraftchristmas #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #loveflorida #lovefl #visitflorida

@sidecar.market and @centroteaco have the Spritz of Holiday dreams waiting for you with two (2) fantastic beverages!

🤶 "Cranberry Rosemary Spritz"
A personal favorite of Mrs. Claus, the "Cranberry Rosemary Spritz" is popular amongst the North Pole elves during the slightly less chilly Summer months. This Americano is made with homemade cranberry rosemary simple syrup, cranberry juice and espresso, topped with cranberry sparkling water.

🎅 "Spiced Cranberry Spritzer"
Lightly spiced homemade organic hibiscus jam, muddled in to organic cold brewed ginger tea with a hint of orange and topped off with cranberry sparkling water.

Get more information on this drink and more at coolcrafttrail.com/christmas 🎄

#coolcraftchristmas #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #loveflorida #lovefl #visitflorida

Run, run as fast as you can, to get a taste of the Gingerbread Cookie Cream Ale from @bluespringsbrewing & @riverwalkpizzeria!

A holiday special by the brewmasters at Blue Springs Brewing, this delicious beverage tastes just like you imagine; Flavors of molasses and ginger cookies combine to truly represent the yuletide season in a glass! Combine that with a slice of Pizza & you're in heaven. 🎅

Get more information on this drink and more at coolcrafttrail.com/christmas 🎄

#coolcraftchristmas #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #loveflorida #lovefl #visitflorida

The Holidaze are here and @beeatroot_juice_bar has a much-needed Detox on hand to get you out of any funk.

“Beeatroot Holidaze” is a fresh, much needed Holiday Detox from your local “Farmacy.” Fresh Pressed Lemon-Limeade is shaken with activated charcoal, DoTerra Peppermint Oil and Maple Syrup, then poured over their enriching Tangy Sunrise Juice Cubes. An incredibly hydrating detox that embodies Beeatroot's idea of a tasty beverage.

Get more information on this drink and more at coolcrafttrail.com/christmas 🎄

#coolcraftchristmas #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #loveflorida #lovefl #visitflorida

If you’re planning (or not yet planning) to be in Downtown DeLand tonight and are a fan of *delicious* peach tea, head over to @centroteaco (now located inside Sidecar Home Market)!

They’ve got you covered with an amazing Summer Peach Tea Spritzer made with natural peach juice and organic black tea, finished with sparkling water and a lemon slice!

Don’t forget to vote for this drink at coolcrafttrail.com/summer before the competition ends on Monday!

#coolcraftsummer #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia

Woof woof woof woof woof woof! 🐾

[Translation: Happy National Dog Day!]

#nationaldogday #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #wingsofthewest #delandwings #lovefl

Craving a great Cuban Sandwich in West Volusia? 🥪

Located in the Historic @artisandowntown Hotel in DeLand, @chicas_cuban_cafe offers authentic Cuban dishes in their charming cafe with Latin-inspired decor.

Read more at: bit.ly/3AoXrij

#visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay

If you're in need of plans this week, why not plan a trek over to Wander Bar Cocktail Lounge for a little 'Camp Nowhere'. No hiking required!

This cocktail screams summer! Very bright, lightly sweet, and intensely flavorful, Wander Bar brings you something uniquely theirs, and something you may not have tried before. Inspired by their favorite summer salad “The Watermelon Basil”, this cocktail is savory and sweet all at once. Using a fat washing process to infuse feta cheese into our favorite lightly botanical gin, the final product is incredible; not “cheesy” or intense, but instead creamy and mellow. Paired with fresh watermelon puree, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and house-made basil syrup: this cocktail will bring to light all that is magical about the season with an exciting twist! Served in a mason jar with hand-crushed ice.

Be sure to vote for 'Camp Nowhere' at coolcrafttrail.com/summer !

#coolcraftsummer #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia

Have you tried the sour/sweet Cherry LimeRick yet? 😋

A twist on their traditional "Limerick," @oddelixirmeads Cool Craft Summer Mead is made with Sweet Cherry and Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe's Juice. With a touch of sweet and just the right amount of tart, Odd Elixir's Limerick Twist is one for the history books.

Be sure to vote for the Cherry Limerick at coolcrafttrail.com/summer !

#coolcraftsummer #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia

Cheers to a new month! 🍻

Transport yourself to the highlands with a wee taste of Hyderhead Brewery's favorite, the Cabertoss Pale Ale. Brewed with British barley, centennial hops, and vanilla bean, this easy-drinking malt accentuated Scottish craft beer, with the American ABV punch, is so smooth, "you'll call your mother and tell her to get some of this sweet nectar." 😂

Be sure to vote for the Cabertoss Pale Ale at coolcrafttrail.com/summer !

#coolcraftsummer #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia

A HUGE thank you to Walking DeLand Tours and West Volusia Historical Society for taking attendees of the Preservation on Mainstreet Conference on a tour of Downtown DeLand this morning! 🤓

#POMS22 #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #westvolusiahistory

The Poolside Perfection from @_buddha_bowls_ can be enjoyed poolside, deskside or wherever you're beside! ;-)

A blend of frozen pineapple, frozen banana, yogurt (dairy-free), coconut shreds, rum extract, coconut milk, or a blend of pineapple juice and coconut milk, plus a topping of fresh pineapple and a sprinkle of coconut shreds, all come together to create Poolside Perfection from Buddha Bowls. Take it a step further by requesting it to be served in a pineapple bowl with a cute umbrella and you’re ready to conquer summer.

Be sure to vote for the Poolside Perfection at coolcrafttrail.com/summer !

#coolcraftsummer #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia

Days like these make the 'Summer Lemonade' from @mgcoffeebrewsandbites especially refreshing 😋

A simple yet delicious popular summer drink from Hungary, MG's Summer Lemonade is a force to be reckoned with. Made using their in-house organic Lemonade and house-made Organic Elderflower Syrup.

Be sure to visit them and vote for their drink at coolcrafttrail.com/summer !

#coolcraftsummer #coolcrafttrail #visitwestvolusia

You know 'Tis the season in downtown DeLand when these guys show up!

📍: Historic Downtown DeLand
📸: @cityofdelandfl

#tistheseason #toysoldier #toysoldiers #deland #delandfl #seeyoudowntown #visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #florida #pureflorida #visitflorida #lovefl #floridatravel #discoverflorida #floridaexplored #hashtagflorida #sunshinestate #loveflorida #exploreflorida

“Social Distancing Doggie Walk ♥️”

Looks like @mei_mei96 had some company on one of her recent walks on the Spring-to-Spring Trail! 🐶

📍: Lake Beresford Park
📸: @mei_mei96

#visitwestvolusia #trails #wingsofthewest #delandwings #oldfloridanewvibe #getawayandplay #florida #pureflorida #visitflorida #lovefl #floridatravel #discoverflorida #hashtagflorida #sunshinestate #loveflorida #exploreflorida

Had a great time snorkeling this morning at Blue Spring State Park with Explore Volusia! And look, a manatee even wanted to join in on the fun! 🤿

Explore Volusia provides educational opportunities to residents & visitors of Volusia County through the exploration of our local wonderfully diverse habitats and lands.

#visitwestvolusia #oldfloridanewvibe

Repost from @railstotrails
Trail of the month: Florida's Spring to Spring Trail!

The Sunshine State’s Spring to Spring Trail doesn’t hide any tricks up its sleeve; as its name implies, travelers will see several natural springs along this scenic, nearly complete 26-mile route winding through the old-growth forests and tree-draped lakesides of Central Florida. About 25 miles north of Orlando, the paved pathway offers an alluring exploration of the state’s tropical wonderland and connects a handful of small to mid-sized communities. Along the way, you may even spy a manatee or two; thanks to conservation efforts, these chunky "sea cows" are thriving at places like Blue Spring State Park.

#springtospringtrail #springtospring #floridatrails #FloridaBicycleMonth #biketrails #visitwestvolusia #WestVolusiaFLA #LoveFL

For National Bird Day, we thought we’d give a shoutout to St. Johns River Eco Tours and some of the birds that can be found on their nature tour. The St. Johns River is home to many species of birds such as blue herons and bald eagles. 🦅🦉🐦

📸: Doug Little

#BirdDay #NationalBirdDay #BirdWatching #VisitWestVolusia

It’s the perfect time to hit the Spring-to-Spring Trail in West Volusia! Not too hot, not too cold, and you never know what you’ll discover along the trail!

Congratulations to George Parker and Tim Eberly for winning the @crappieusa Tournament Trail today on the St. Johns River. They also had the big fish - a 2.63 slab! Congrats to Bub Taylor and Lucas Witt for winning the Amateur Division. What a beautiful day in West Volusia!
#crappie #crappiefishing #crappietournament #stjohnsriver #delandfl #westvolusia #westvolusiacounty #westvolusiacountyfl #visitwestvolusia

We've only just gotten our new Downtown DeLand Miniature Art Adventure guides, and Kristine has already picked out some of her favorites. Anyone interested in getting their copy of the Self Guided Tour can visit our Visitor's Center to pick up a copy.

This Self Guided Tour is the result of a collaborative effort between @cityofdelandfl, @moartdeland, and @aceddeland.

#visitwestvolusia

Museum of Art - Deland opens tomorrow Friday, September 25th with the exhibition American Collage: 1930 to Present, on loan from ACA Galleries in New York City.

Included in the exhibition are over 50 works by preeminent artists such as Andy Warhol, Romare Bearden, Frank Stella, and Balcomb Greene, with more recent works by artist/musician John Mellencamp, and Philomena Marano.

It will be on display at the 100 N. Woodland Blvd galleries through January 3, 2021. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 pm to 4 pm Sunday. Admission is $5.

Art shown:
Philomena Marano, Globe of Thunder, 2018, Cut paper, 32 x 40 in

#visitwestvolusia #andywarhol #johnmellencamp #gracehartigan #artexhibit

First up on our featured list of campgrounds is the beautiful Parramore's Campground. From their tranquil spot on the St Johns River, guests can observe the wildlife, try your hand at fishing, or enjoy the nearby Ocala National Forest with it's many natural springs.

This little piece of Old Florida is a nature lovers paradise.

Contact Parramore's at (386) 749-2721 for more information.

#visitwestvolusia #westvolusiacamping #campinglife #camping

It was a great day to debut the new kayak launcher at DeLeon Springs State Park. Donated by DeLeon Springs Community Association, Inc., the launcher makes it much easier to get your kayak in and out of the water! #kayaking #kayak #floridasprings #deleonspringsstatepark #deleonsprings #deleonspringsfl #visitwestvolusia #lovefl

First day of summer and a visit from Shelldon, the mascot for the @daytonatortugas! Catch a ballgame this summer in nearby Daytona Beach! #forthe386 #visitwestvolusia #delandwings #wingsofthewest #mainstreetdeland #firstdayofsummer @pat_and_tonis_sweet_things @mainstreet.deland @cityofdeland @athenstheatre

One form of Art inspiring another form of Art. #publicart #streetart #pianomusic #musicartist #streetmusic #deland #artisanalley #artisanalleygarage #downtowndeland #visitwestvolusia #westvolusiafla

Two thumbs up after first tandem jump! @skydivedeland @peyton_p
#skydivedeland #tandemskydive #letsgoskydiving #getawayandplay #visitwestvolusia #westvolusia #westvolusiafla

Hello August! Beautiful day in downtown DeLand. #downtowndeland #seeyoudowntown #deland #historic #getawayandplay #westvolusia #westvolusiafla

Dog Days of Summer on the St. Johns River. #stjohnsriver #hontoonisland #hontoonislandstatepark #hontoonlanding #visitwestvolusia #westvolusia #westvolusiafla #bluesprings #bluespringsstatepark #canoe #canoeing #dog #dogfun

Beautiful time of year to take a tour and explore the St. Johns River. @stjohnsriverecotours @sjrivercruises #stjohnsriver #stjohnsrivertour #stjohnsrivercruise #westvolusia #westvolusiafla visitwestvolusia.com/recreation/river-cruises-scenic-charters/