Edison and Ford Winter Estates - Fort Myers Things To Do
- Address: 2350 Mcgregor Blvd,Fort Myers,FL,33901
- Phone: +1 239 334 3614
- Email: info@efwefla.org
- Website:www.efwefla.org
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3.5
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5+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 3.0 |
2+ reviews |
| Yelp | 4.0 |
2+ reviews |
| Frommers | 2.0 |
1+ reviews |
Estimated Price: From $4
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
2350 Mcgregor BlvdFort Myers,FL,33901
Edison and Ford Winter Estates Details
Full Amenity List
- Strollers Available
- Guided Tours
- Wheelchair Accessible
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Tours include the museum, which has Edison's phonographs, electric ... more on tripadvisor.com
- 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 historic attraction. It looks exactly ... more on frommers.com
- Visit the newly restored Edison & Ford writer ... more on entertainment.com
- Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were good friends and shared winter homes in Fort Myers. Visitors can ... 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; ... more on Fodor's
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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2.0
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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 and was not worth it!
The tour involved an uninteresting walk past the Edison winter ... By A Yahoo! User from Mountain View, CA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel -
5.0 -
Superb!
It was so refreshing to have an outside guided tour. The manager ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on tripadvisor
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4.0
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terry h. 's review
Every citizen and tourist comes to this ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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3.0
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It's alright...
(October 05, 2002 00:00)
It's well kept and in a relatively good part of town. If you like the history of Edison, then ... By A Yahoo! User from Fort Myers, FL, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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4.0 -
Much more than I expected!
While on our way to Captiva Island, we had a cloudy, drizzely day and decided to visit the Ford - Edison Estate. ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on tripadvisor
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
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