Edison and Ford Winter Estates, House museum and botanical garden in Fort Myers, United States
The estate features two neighboring winter residences along the Caloosahatchee River with 20 acres of botanical gardens and research laboratories.
Thomas Edison purchased the land in 1885, constructing Seminole Lodge, while Henry Ford acquired the adjacent property called The Mangoes in 1916.
The estates present the winter retreats of two industrial pioneers who contributed to American innovation through their collaboration and friendship.
The museum complex offers guided tours in multiple languages, with separate admission prices for adults at $30 and teenagers at $25.
The botanical research laboratory contains over 1,000 plant species, including a 400-foot Ficus benghalensis tree gifted by Harvey Firestone in 1925.
Location: Fort Myers
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:30
Website: https://edisonfordwinterestates.org
GPS coordinates: 26.63420,-81.88078
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
Florida combines multiple facets: Orlando's amusement parks, the protected wetlands of the Everglades, Miami's beaches, and the Keys archipelago. This route passes through national parks, historic sites, coastal lighthouses, and botanical gardens. Visitors explore diverse ecosystems including mangrove forests, coral reefs, and natural springs. It includes natural reserves such as the J.N. Darling Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, home to over 245 bird species across 2,800 hectares, or the Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter, where waves spray seawater up to 15 meters high. Garden enthusiasts discover Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales with its 60-meter tower and 60-bell carillon, or the Morikami Museum in Delray Beach showcasing Japanese garden art. Cayo Costa State Park offers 14 kilometers of untouched coastlines, while Manatee Park in Fort Myers allows observing these marine mammals from November to March in warm waters.
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