Experts' Choice Award Edison and Ford Winter Estates
8 expert reviews
“This riverside complex holds the winter homes and tropical gardens of inventor Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) and auto manufacturer Henry Ford (1863-1947), who became lifelong friends in 1896.”
– Michelin Guide
Concierge "You can tour the house, botanical gardens, and the laboratory where he conducted his experiments and took catnaps on a cot. "
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The museum does an excellent job of presenting the overwhelming scope of their achievements." Full review
Afar Magazine "There's enough to keep visitors busy for a full day, what with 20 acres of carefully tended gardens, Edison's Botanical Laboratory, the men's historic homes, and a 15,000 square foot museum." Full review
Afar Magazine "Industrialists, dignitaries, presidential hopefuls visited the Seminole Lodge and if you happen to be in Fort Myers I would recommend you visit the Edison & Ford Winter Estates as well." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Dating back to the early 1900s, the historic estates are now on display for visitors. Along with the grand homes, the grounds also include a botanical garden, a research laboratory and a museum" Full review
Fodor's "Donated to the city by Edison's widow, his once 12-acre estate has been expanded into a remarkable 25 acres, with three homes, two caretaker cottages, a laboratory, botanical gardens, and a museum." Full review
Frommer's "Today, it's Southwest Florida's top historic attraction. It looks exactly as it did during Edison's lifetime...a museum displays some of Edison's inventions as well as his unique Model-T Ford" Full review
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