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Edison & Ford Winter Estates

2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-334-7419
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Ranked #5 of 47 attractions in Fort Myers
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens
Owner description: Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research... more » Owner description: Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Estates Museum. The newly restored buildings include the Edison Main House, Guest House, and Caretaker’s House and the Ford House. The 1929 historic landscape is throughout the property including the award winning Moonlight Garden. The Estates Museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits. « less
Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Wheelchair access, Activities for older children
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Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

If you are in south west florida this is a must. It has a lot to see and explore. You can also take an electric boat ride on a replica of edisons boat

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ny
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Very good museum and grounds. One learns a lot about the lives of both Ford and Edison and how they influenced each other. The grounds are beautiful, right on the water. The homes are lovely, observed through large open doors which is adequate. The guided tour is well worth it. Visit on a nice day as much of the museum... More

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Coral Springs, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This museum was so interesting! Go on a day that is not too hot though, because there outdoor walking that is gorgeous and a must see. I learned a lot and enjoyed a peaceful afternoon in the beautiful landscape.

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Pittsburgh
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Gained a better appreciation for the lives and contributions of Edison and Ford. Recommend the $25 historian led tour. The various gardens and trees are very pretty.

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Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This will no way occupy you all day but for a few hours its fun. Pity you cannot go into the houses but from the porches you get a pretty good look inside. Its much more about Edison than Ford but that is obvious.

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Oslo, Norway
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Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I was advise to make a visit by a friends from Brooklyn and again I was not disappointed. There was a fee for the different alternatives. We did not take the tour of his house or the guided tour. Being in my late 60-ties I thought that the Lithium battery and the Latex rubber material were inventions of the 90-ties.... More

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Bedford
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We took the guided tour for which you pay $25 rather than $20 if you take the audio guides and go alone. Our guide Natalie was very knowledgeable about the gardens if a little off on her history of Edison and Ford and their achievements. However this was a lovely insight into the private lives of two influential men of... More

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Lithia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Wow! So glad we finally had the opportunity to visit this place. The grounds and homes are beautifully situated on the river and we enjoyed every minute we had there. We opted for the guided tour and felt it was worth the extra few dollars. It's all outdoors, though, so choose a good weather day!

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UK
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Visited in mid May 2013. $20 each admission for the audio 'tour' was at least $15 overpriced. At least we didn't get ripped off $25 for the tour led by a guide. There is so little here to see, it was hard to fill half an hour. I cannot understand why the organisation would proudly state it spent $1 million... More

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Tennessee
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Worth the trip from a historical perspective. We take family and friends when we are all in the area. Not a cheap place to visit but great for all hisory buffs.

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