TripAdvisor Reviews - Edison & Ford Winter Estates Feed

great american history

Jeff S, Port Charlotte, Florida, United States — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:27:06 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you are in south west florida this is a must. It has a lot to see and explore. You can also take an electric boat ride on a replica of edisons boat

Worth the visit

acaida, ny — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:06 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very good museum and grounds. One learns a lot about the lives of both Ford and Edison and how they influenced each other. The grounds are beautiful, right on the water. The homes are lovely,...

Worth the Trip!

KimEC, Coral Springs, Florida — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:52:21 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This museum was so interesting! Go on a day that is not too hot though, because there outdoor walking that is gorgeous and a must see. I learned a lot and enjoyed a peaceful afternoon in the...

Educational and pretty

Tripping999, Pittsburgh — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:21:08 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gained a better appreciation for the lives and contributions of Edison and Ford. Recommend the $25 historian led tour. The various gardens and trees are very pretty.

A few interesting hours

Cees K, Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:41:22 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

This will no way occupy you all day but for a few hours its fun. Pity you cannot go into the houses but from the porches you get a pretty good look inside. Its much more about Edison than Ford but...

I had no idea to the extent of his innovations

phagerup, Oslo, Norway — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:33 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was advise to make a visit by a friends from Brooklyn and again I was not disappointed. There was a fee for the different alternatives. We did not take the tour of his house or the guided...

Beautiful gardens, great historical houses.

Sharpe26, Bedford — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:24:20 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We took the guided tour for which you pay $25 rather than $20 if you take the audio guides and go alone. Our guide Natalie was very knowledgeable about the gardens if a little off on her history of...

Very impressive!

LithiaTraveler, Lithia — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:39 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! So glad we finally had the opportunity to visit this place. The grounds and homes are beautifully situated on the river and we enjoyed every minute we had there. We opted for the guided tour...

Grossly overpriced and little to excite

ishouldcocouk, UK — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:09:07 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars

Visited in mid May 2013. $20 each admission for the audio 'tour' was at least $15 overpriced. At least we didn't get ripped off $25 for the tour led by a guide. There is so little here to see, it was...

A learning experience

TourTheAmericas, Tennessee — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:38 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Worth the trip from a historical perspective. We take family and friends when we are all in the area. Not a cheap place to visit but great for all hisory buffs.