Edison and Ford Winter Estates - Fort Myers Things To Do

Full Amenity List

• Strollers Available
• Guided Tours
• Wheelchair Accessible

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Tours include the museum, which has Edison's phonographs, electric lights, and some of his other inventions. more on TripAdvisor
• Thomas Edison and his second wife Mina brought their family to this Victorian retreat -- they called it Seminole Lodge -- in 1886 and wintered here until the inventor's death, in 1931. Mrs. Edison gave the 14-acre estate to the city of Fort Myers in 1947, and today it's Southwest Florida's top hi... more on Frommers
• Visit the newly restored Edison & Ford writer estates on the Caloosa River - Enjoy the tropical botanical gardens, Edison Botanic Research Laboratory & museum for an educational, ... more on entertainment.com
• Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were good friends and shared winter homes in Fort Myers. Visitors can take guided walking tours of these historic estates and botanical gardens, which includes an impressive display of vintage Fords, Edison's laboratory, and a five-room museum documenting some of Edis... more on Weather.com
• Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers's premier attraction, pays homage to two of America's most ingenious inventors: Thomas A. Edison, who gave the world the stock ticker, the incandescent lamp, and the phonograph, among other inventions; and his friend and neighbor, automaker Henry Ford.... more on Fodor's

Directions

From Hwy I-75 Take exit 136 and follow Hwy 884 (Colonial Blvd.) west. After crossing Hwy 41, move to the right lane. There are large signs indicating McGregor Blvd. Turn right onto McGregor Blvd. Go approximately 2 miles, the Estates entrance is on the ri

Hours

Open year-round (except for Christmas & Thanksgiving) 7 days a week 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. December open till 9 p.m.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Homes & Gardens Tour (Includes Lab & Museum) Adult $20.00 Child (6-12) $11.00 Discounts available for AAA members, Florida Attraction Members Botanical Tour Adult $24.00 Child (6-12) $10.00 Laboratory & Museum Only Adult $12.00 Child (6-12) $ 5.00 Holiday
• Events: Holiday House, Festival of Lights, Thomas Edison���s Birthday, Black Maria Film Festival, Antique Car Show, Garden Teas, Lectures, Book Signings, Art at the Estates, Director���s Tours, Sunday Strolls, Wild Wizard Shows and Plant Sales

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Edison and Ford Winter Estates on Yahoo! Travel
• www.efwefla.org