Last updated on 27 January 10
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Edison and Ford Winter Estates Gardens

4.0/5 (1 ratings)

Photograph © Charlotte Weychan
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Photograph © Charlotte Weychan
Photograph © Charlotte Weychan

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Thomas Alva Edison's winter home and garden are beside the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers. It is a vernacular house, known as 'Seminole lodge' to the Edisons. Edison's friend Henry Ford purchased the neighboring property in 1915 - 'The Mangoes'. Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors, treated the garden as a botanical laboratory and bred an extra-vigorous Golden Rod. His wife made water features in the garden.

Address - Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida, USA, FL 33901
Opening times - All year. Daily except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Open 9am to 5:30pm.
Website - Visit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Gardens website

Local Hotels

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Motel 6 Fort Myers (2km away)
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Best Western Plus Fort Myers Inn and Suites (4km away)
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Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Colonial Boulevard (4km away)
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Travelodge - Fort Myers (4km away)
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Courtyard Fort Myers Cape Coral (4km away)
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Hyatt Place Fort Myers/at the Forum (6km away)
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Casa Loma Motel-Waterfront (7km away)
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Recent Reviews

about 2 years ago Charlotte said
This makes a lovely day out - the house and garden overlook the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers. Spectacular specimen trees, including the largest banyan in the US. The palm trees are magnificent. Designated a Florida Historic Landmark and deservedly so, you'll enjoy your visit here.

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