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Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Historic homes of inventors

2350 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL
33901

Neighborhood: Downtown

Phone: +1 239 334 7419
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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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LOVED IT
IT WAS ABSOLUTELY GREAT! INFORMATIVE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND PLEASANT TO TOUR. HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TI...
Reviewed by:William from on Apr 21 2008


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awesome history
I loved the historic homes. You may go at your own pace, but if you want to view the lab, you'l...
Reviewed by:MI snowbird from on Oct 08 2007


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Give it a miss!
We visited with my family in July 2005 and really regretted it! It cost $16/person for admission an...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 28 2005



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