Edison & Ford Winter Estates
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The Edison and Ford Winter Estates contain a historical museum and 21 acre botanical garden on the adjacent sites of the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford beside the Caloosahatchee River in Southwestern Florida. It is located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida.
attractions: First Street Village, restaurants: Pinchers, King's Kitchen & Bar, Jalapenos, China xpress, First Watch, Edison's Lab Restaurant and Bar, Dunkin', Scooter's Coffee, Subway
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The Edison and Ford Winter Estates contain a historical museum and 21 acre botanical garden on the adjacent sites of the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford beside the Caloosahatchee River in Southwestern Florida. It is located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida.
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We’ve rounded up our top 25 Florida bucket list adventures to save for your next trip to the Sunshine State. Check out our recommendations below and SAVE for later! ☀️🌴🌊 1. Boat day at Passage Key 2. Explore Key West 3. Stroll Weedon Island Preserve 4. Jet ski to Alligator Reef 5. Climb up to the top of Jupiter Lighthouse 6. Kayak/Paddle through Ted Sperling Mangroves 7. Take a boat ride to the remote Cayo Costa 8. Stay at The Moorings Islamorada 9. Swim with manatees at Crystal River 10. Kayak/Paddle Kings Landing 11. Thrill seek at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 12. Airboat ride in the Everglades 13. Stay at the Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach 14. Make a splash at Volcano Bay (Universal) 15. Test your skills at TreeUmph! Adventure Course 16. Look for shells on Sanibel Island 17. Learn about the history of Ford & Edison Winter Estates 18. Find shark teeth at Caspersen (the shark tooth capital) 19. Explore Historic St. Augustine (the oldest city in the U.S.) 20. Learn about the universe at the Kennedy Space Center 21. Swim with tropical fish at Discovery Cove, Orlando 22. Hike Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve 23. Swim, snorkel or paddle at Ginnie Springs 24. Snorkel the Florida Key reefs 25. Parasail along the Gulf Coast #floridaliving #floridabeaches #floridatravel #visitflorida
thecapturingcouplethecapturingcouple
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We had the perfect weekend away exploring the Greater Fort Myers area with @visitfortmyers. Many of their neighborhoods and beaches are welcoming visitors back as they have made significant progress since Hurricane Ian made landfall in September ‘22. Check out where to stay, eat and sightsee below. EAT + SIP Breakfast at Waffle Monkey Brunch at Harvest & Wisdom Happy Hour at Beacon Social Drinkery Dinner at Oxbow Bar & Grill EXPERIENCE Stroll Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Sunset at Bonita Beach Edison and Ford Winter Estates STAY Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Bonita Springs SAVE for your next Gulf Coast getaway. #NowOpenFortMyers #MyFortMyers
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ChristineChristine
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🌟 Check out this hidden gem for photo ops: The Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Miami. Basically, it's where Ford and his idol Edison used to chill during winter, so the garden design is extra stunning. There's a pool powered by Edison's generator and a dock, plus all those mystery plants 🌳 in the yard—perfect backdrops for your snaps. Plus, you can tour Edison's lab—learning and snapping all in one! 😄 #MiamiTravel #HiddenGems #EdisonFordWinterEstates #TravelPhotography #InstaMiami
NatalieNatalie
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Fascinating place to learn a lot of Edison himself, his discoveries and inventions, his life and life in general in that time period, and a little bit about the history of Fort Myers and Lee County. The property is beautiful. They have done a great job since the non-profit took it over in 2006 from the city allowing them to have access to the funding necessary to keep the houses and ground well maintained. They even have the pool back up and running to its former glory. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. We were actually on a tour with two new hires because all their staff are required to take the tour and learn about where they work. The museum highlights both Edison and Ford’s lives and gives you a new perspective on their friendship. One great person inspiring another great person, they have such great stories. Plan to spend at least an hour in the main museum, I recommend doing this before your scheduled tour time. I also, recommend doing the in house or through the house tour, it is well worth it! Go ahead and buy a membership if you are able to come back at least one more time within the year, especially Christmas time for all the lights. Their membership has a lot of reciprocating museums as well so look it over and see if that benefits you as well. The in the homes tour takes 1-1/2 hours at least. And then there are more things to check out on your own after that. Like the Laboratory and other on site buildings. They have many Model Ts and early cars as well on site. Wear walking shoes, no heels. The grounds is not entirely paved but mostly. And for the in home tour you must wear little protective slip overs on your shoes so you dont damage the wooden floors. Mask was not required for guests. All staff were wearing a mask (Oct 2021) Bring your camera! You can take photos of everything. And the property has the best views of the River.
Kasey MillerKasey Miller
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The citizens of Fort Myers showcase their pride by offering a first-class visitor experience of this riverfront site containing the winter holiday homes of two of America's most important industrial icons. You may book your admission on line. Self guided options offer liberal entry. Guided tours are scheduled frequently and are on offer for a small premium. Parking is complimentary and surprisingly plentiful when we visited on a beautifully sunny Friday in early January. The grounds are meticulously maintained. The admissions desk and gift shop are helmed by helpful staff. The encyclopedic museum is top tier. We opted to upgrade on site for the guided tour and we are glad we did. Our guide, Spencer, had an excellent grasp of the key facts. It's clear locals are as proud of Edison's and Ford's accomplishments as the residents of Menlo Park and Dearborn, respectively. After the museum self visit, Spencer gathered our small group for a walk to the homes and supporting structures. He was well rewarded and clearly enjoyed conveying the information. He was unrushed and encouraged questions. The visit took place mostly outdoors. Pro-tip: Come on a sunny and cool winter's day, wear comfortable shoes. This site is a home run for those that live American history and personalities. It's a perfect daytime activity. Allot at least 90 minutes but I'd suggest two+ hours if you want to enjoy all that's on offer.
Ray BiancoRay Bianco
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