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2350 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
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+1 239 334 7419
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Neighborhood :
Downtown
http://www.edison-ford-estate.com/ - Mon to Sat from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM,Sun from 12:00 PM to 05:30 PM
Probably the most famous tourist attraction in Fort Myers is the Edison Ford Winter Estates. Inventor Thomas Edison began wintering along the Caloosahatchee River in 1886. In 1916, Edison's friend Henry Ford built his winter home, Mangoes, next door. Both are open to the public and include Edison's botanical gardens and laboratory (just as Edison left it), the largest banyan tree in Florida and a museum. Guided tours are required. Admission is USD12 for adults, USD5.50 for children. The historic electrical boat river tour costs an additional USD4.
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Beautifully kept, amazing preservation, gorgeous flora, impressive all around. $20 gets you unlimited time to wander the whole estate with a self guided...
Every citizen and tourist comes to this place because it is really interesting. Maybe the most interesting tourist trap in the area. The facts are that both...
Most people who visit Ft. Myers are probably unaware of the fact that the great inventor Thomas Edison and the industrious anti-Semite Henry Ford used to...
Trekaroo Reviews
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Fort Myers’s most venerable attraction sits right on the river and takes you into the home and workplace of a genius. The tour guides are ...
Trip Advisor Reviews
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“Okay, but over priced”
We’re regular visitors to the Henry Ford and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI and maybe it was the comparison that caused us to be disappointed w
“Edison-Ford Summer Home”
We were totally amazed by this attraction. My 10 year old son was beyond himself and is still talking about it. The guide we had (Adreanna) was...
“If its not raining...”
I'd suggest going before 3pm, that way you could possibly see the whole grounds since there are three tours. The lab tour is very short (~15 mi...
“Very Interesting Historic Spot”
I have been here several times. It is the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. It is amazing all that you will learn about their lives...
“Interesting, but over priced”
You can see the second largest Banyan tree and sort of tour the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. You can't enter most of the house...
“A special purpose museum for those interested”
Henry Ford bought some land in Fort Myers to experiment with semi-tropical materials and get away from the Michigan winters. He later talked Th...
Yahoo Travel Reviews
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LOVED IT
IT WAS ABSOLUTELY GREAT! INFORMATIVE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND PLEASANT TO TOUR. HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES.CHRISTMAS TIMES IS ESPECIALLY MAGICAL W...
awesome history
I loved the historic homes. You may go at your own pace, but if you want to view the lab, you'll have to wait for the tour guide. It will be ...
Give it a miss!
We visited with my family in July 2005 and really regretted it! It cost $16/person for admission and was not worth it! The tour involved an un...
It's alright...
It's well kept and in a relatively good part of town. If you like the history of Edison, then you'll love this place. Beside that, the exhibits...
CitySearch Reviews
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Great museum by Mary B. at InsiderPages
We have been to Ft. Myers many times and each time we have to visit the Edison/Ford homes. Each time we learn something new about the families....
if you love history you'll love this place by patti A. at InsiderPages
A great place to visit . you get to see Edison's home which is preserved to how he lived. you will also find his best friends home and many of ...
walk where edison walked by Bree J. at InsiderPages
Now can you imagine having a friend so close you would have them move next door to you? Well, that is what Edison and Ford did. They have some ...
TravelMuse Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Very interesting to visit anytime, but especially at Christmas when it's decorated beautifully. The decorations and theme change every year, so it's worth a repeat visit.