Stetson Mansion is a historic and grand home in Florida, built before 1900 and rated as a top attraction in the USA. It is known as Florida’s largest and most historic mansion from the Gilded Age, and it was one of the first homes designed and built with Edison electricity. The mansion has been beautifully preserved and updated to modern standards, making it feel as if the original wealthy Stetsons still live there. Visitors can enjoy guided tours that explore all three floors, walking on 16 different patterns of original parquet floors and viewing over 10,000 panes of antique window glass. The mansion’s Christmas Spectacular decorations are highly rated, ranking as the second-best in the country. Guides are knowledgeable and passionate, with some being described as delightful, charismatic, and the best ever. Tour experiences are highly enjoyable, with visitors often mentioning the beauty of the house, intricate woodwork, and the original fuse box installed by Edison. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to learn about local history, including the fact that the city was the first to have Christmas lights. While photo-taking inside the mansion is not allowed, guests find the tours informative and engaging. Reservations are required for all visits. The mansion also functions as a retailer for Stetson hats, adding a unique shopping opportunity. Overall, Stetson Mansion offers an enriching and memorable experience for history enthusiasts, holiday visitors, and those interested in historic architecture.
Beautiful home but difficult to see it through the Christmas decorations. Definitely overpriced for a walk through.
December 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas tour. Very impressive house restoration. Docent Sally energetic and passionate. Recommend
December 2025
If you love local history, this is a great place to visit. 1st city to have Christmas lights. Our guild Deb was delightful and really enlightened us with her knowledge.
