15. Stetson Mansion Holiday Christmas Tour

If you’re in need of a little Old Florida this holiday season, look no further than the holiday tour at Stetson Mansion in DeLand, Fla. This enchanted place offers some of the most elaborate Christmas decorations in the state. Often handmade and rarely repeated, the 1886 High Victorian style “Gilded Age” mansion is on the National Registry of Historic Places. And get this: The Stetson Mansion has one of the first-ever Christmas trees with illuminated electric lights. Of course, that’s what you get when Thomas Edison is your close friend.

Thanks to John. B. Stetson -- the creator of the iconic Stetson cowboy hat -- we can visit this slice of Florida history any time of year, but especially for Christmas when the 10-room home is embellished with decorations and nativities. This year’s themes include Pretty as a Peacock, Life is Wonderful, A Trip to the Pole and a Hero’s Tribute.

Where: Deland

When to go: Now through Jan. 15

For more information, visit: https://www.stetsonmansion.com/christmas-tours.