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Burroughs Home & Gardens

2505 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
239 337-0706
Ranked #25 of 41 attractions in Fort Myers
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers' elite including the Edisons, Fords, and...... more » Owner description: Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers' elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. Antique furnishings, historical artifacts, and delightful tales of growing up as the privileged daughters of wealthy businessman Nelson Burroughs and his wife Adeline await visitors who want to take a step back in time.Living History Tours are available Tuesday-Friday at 11:00am for $12. Walk-ins are welcome. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

October 2010, my step-daughter had her wedding outside on the back lawn of the grounds. It's right on the river and big beautiful trees. They allow full use of the inside, including rooms for the parties to dress on-site. Also, there is a kitchen for your reception foods to be prepared. For an inside wedding there is a lavish staircase... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

The description of "Home and Gardens" is deceptive from the Garden standpoint. If you are expecting to see an array of plants, forget about it. It is more in line with the British term of "garden", which we would describe as a "yard". There are virtually no exotic plantings, though the live oaks are nice. That being said, it was... More

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Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

My sister inlaw just got married here. It was great, the ceremony by the bay. Very nice inside. although beeing so old. it smells kinda funny. The wedding was awsome, we got to see all of the home, and the history was very interesting to see and get to know. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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This is one of the most beautiful homes that was built in the city. They have restored the home to really get the specail feel of the era More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011
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My girlfriend and I were out for a night on the town, to celebrate our engagement and get into the Christmas Spirit. We decided to start the evening with a visit to the annual Fort Myers Woman's Club Holiday House, held at the historic Burroughs and Langford-Kingston Homes in downtown Fort Myers. Both homes were decorated with elaborate Christmas Ornaments.... More

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