Why you'd want to live in Volusia County

Downtown. There are numerous cities in Volusia County, each with its own character and charm and all within a 20 to 30 minute drive. Among them are Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach. DeLand, which offer downtown shopping areas with antique stores, galleries, boutiques, shops, restaurants and cafés. Cici & Hyatt Brown Art Museum. This distinctive gallery is reminiscent of Florida “cracker” architecture of yesteryear. Inside you will find the world’s largest collection of original Florida art in a series of galleries all under one roof. Relax and have lunch onsite at the Heavenly Ham café. Fishing. Many say the deep-sea fishing in our area is among the finest in the world. If you are in search of bass, the rivers on the west side of the county have a global reputation as the wide-mouth bass fishing capital of the world. Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory. Visit this local landmark and pick up some of the best chocolate you will ever taste. And while you are there, take a tour and see these treats being made by confectioners who are masters of their craft. Golf. If golf is your game, there are more than a dozen courses to test every club in your bag. Don’t have a bag with you? Rental clubs are available at all courses. The layouts are beautiful and challenging. And the green fees are a bargain. via volusia.org