Fort Myers
Florida
Entrance fees and opening hours
- 25$/person
- Daily from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. all year round.
*The Anual Pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $80 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
For the GPS: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Our visits: So far 1 visit in October 2022
Ford & Edison Winter Home
Description: In 1885, Thomas Edison bought the property and used it as a vacation home. His good friend Henry Ford then bought the property next door. After Edison's death, his widow donated the house to the city of Fort Myers. In 1947, it was opened to the public. Since 1990, Henry Ford's home has also been open to the public. Around the same time, management of the site was taken over by a non-profit organization. Besides the houses, you can also visit the gardens, Thomas Edison's laboratory and a museum.
Our rating: We enjoyed the visit to the two houses very much. It was interesting to learn more about two men who have already changed all our lives with their inventions. We also really liked the entire grounds. Everything was very well maintained and beautifully landscaped. We also enjoyed our second visit in November 2022. After 25 years, you do forget quite a few things.
