Thomas Edison Winter Estate Tour

We went on a self-guided tour of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Ft. Myers, Florida after hearing several great recommendations of this historic site. We spent a few hours meandering through the grounds, peaking into the homes and examining the many plants and trees from around the world. This was a GREAT experience and we learned so much about Thomas Edison, including that he held 1,093 U.S. patents in his name. He invented many devices that changed life worldwide including the phonograph, light bulb, and motion picture camera. The cost to tour is $25.00 per person. We are glad that we splurged on this experience.

Edison Ford Winter Estates Website

Thomas Edison

Mina Miller Edison

Flora at the Estate

Allamanda

Dwarf Red Poinciana

Mango

Staghorn Fern

Royal Palms

Vanilla Orchid

Sausage Tree

Mysore Fig

Night Blooming Cereus Cactus

Calabash

Bamboo

Orchid

Edison Pier

The Pool and Veranda

Edison's Little Office

Edison's Winter Home

Edison's Laboratory

Power Driving Belts, Ran Anything Manually Driven

Beakers and Test Tubes

Office

Lab