DeBary Hall Historic Site - DeBary, Florida

Waleska P. G.

Lugar lleno de bellas antigüedades e historia.El precio es muy económico($5 adultos y Senior $4) para todo lo que se aprecia en ese lugar,incluye un Tour por toda la casa ,la persona que nos dió el Tour fue muy condecendiente ya que le explicamos q no hablábamos mucho Inglés y ella nos explicó suavemente y con un lenguaje en Inglés muy apropiado para nuestro entendimiento,se llama Susan nuestra guía,además incluye una película muy interesante y te permiten tomar todas las fotos q uno desee.
Quedamos encantados con el recorrido y con el lugar.Esta muy bien cuidado

Piedad V.

Es un hermoso lugar, increíblemente bien conservado, el personal super amable y el precio de la entrada por sólo 5$. El acceso es por un lado no por el frente, así que es una forma ideal de pasarlo súper bien.

It is a beautiful place, incredibly well preserved, the staff is super friendly and the entrance fee is only $5. Access is from the side, not from the front, so it's an ideal way to have a great time.

Rich D.

If you like a bit of history, this is something you will enjoy.

A quiet little town that has managed to save a bit of the past and for a very small fee, you are welcomed to tour the home.

You start in a nice visitors center ( the entrance for the parking took a bit to find, but it is not terribly difficult and not a congested area so just be mindful, you may have to pass the house, drive a short distance, and look for the road in to park)

From the visitors center we were taken to a very large theater with a revolving floor. Three screens are used and it was very helpful in learning the history of the area and the people that developed this property and built / lived in the home.

Our guide was most polite, very informed. We were quite fascinated at this glimpse into the past, the reasons why this family came here and how they influenced the development of the surrounding area.

How ice was brought in and stored fascinated me as did other tidbits I learned that day.

The thought of being on the front of the home, and looking all the way down to Lake Monroe, which the St John's River runs through, really got my imagination going as to what it might be like to have been alive and a guest at that time.

The grounds of several hundred acres were used for hunting and the docent had a great knowledge of how the property was used and how they entertained, including some very influential visitors such as a few US presidents.

This seems to be one of those spots that is often missed by many tourists. On our visit, we were the only two guests on property during our entire visit. We had the grounds to ourselves.

Bathrooms were very clean and easily available.

There is nowhere to buy food here, so eat ahead, or bring a picnic and enjoy the small park attached.

A very interesting slice of history.

If you go, I also suggest heading down to the lake and visiting Gemini Springs Park. You are only a few minutes away and it has a great many picnic areas, walking trails around springs that feed into the river. The water is not all that clear as these are not large springs, but it is one of the other things to see on this side of Lake Monroe that we found interesting.

On the South side of Lake Monroe, there are ample shopping and dining options if you are making a day of it. Sanford is the town name, and it has a very cute revitalized historic downtown area. We did not find those options on the South side of the lake. The old train depot (Henry's Depot) has many dining options gathered together under one roof.

Michael D.

If you enjoy history, this is a great spot. Our docent was very knowledgeable, giving us insights into a bygone era. Amazing restoration and preservation!

Robert L.

I was very impressed by Debary Hall when I visited recently. The Mansion has been lovingly restored and is in immaculate condition. The history is interesting, the grounds are well maintained, the staff is more than welcoming, and the private tour was delightful. I really can't recommend it more. Located close to Route 17 in the town of Debary, it's a short drive from places like Lake Mary, Florida, Daytona Beach, or even Orlando. Anybody in the area should make a point of visiting at least once.

Eileen S.

A hidden gem, just a breezy convertible ride away from The Villages ! Yesterday our convertible club group enjoyed a private tour with excellent historian docents splitting us into two groups, upstairs and downstairs. The unique 15 minute video presentation on arrival to the historic grounds is an awesome introduction everyone enjoyed immensely! Kudos to Lisa for helping us organize this outing and to all staff and docents for making our visit so delightful 😊

Shane J.

Wow, this was a neat find. We had our own tour guide in the 8000 sq ft house, thanks Midge you were the best. If you in the area stop and check out this estate.

Heather E.

Lovely guided tour, enjoyed learning about local history.