Edison & Ford Winter Estates Day Trip: Historic Fort Myers
Tour the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford—stunning gardens, historic homes, and museum just 40 minutes from Naples.
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Drive Time
40 minutes
Best Season
Year-round
Difficulty
easy
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Why Visit Edison & Ford Estates?
Edison & Ford Winter Estates offers a glimpse into how two of America's greatest inventors lived—featuring beautiful gardens, historic homes, a museum of inventions, and the famous Edison Banyan tree.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Distance | ~30 miles |
| Drive Time | 40 minutes |
| Admission | $25 adults, $15 kids |
| Hours | 9 AM - 5:30 PM |
What to See
Historic Homes
- Edison's "Seminole Lodge"
- Ford's "The Mangoes"
- Original furnishings and artifacts
Botanical Gardens
- 20+ acres of tropical gardens
- Largest banyan tree in US
- Edison's laboratory
- Over 1,700 plant species
Museum
- Edison's inventions
- Historic phonographs
- Light bulb collection
- Model T Ford
Tour Options
| Tour | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Self-guided | 2-3 hours | $25 |
| Guided tour | 90 min | $30 |
| Historian tour | 2 hours | $50 |
Tips
- Allow 2-3 hours minimum
- Morning is cooler for garden walks
- Combine with downtown Fort Myers for lunch
- Don't miss the lab – original equipment
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