A number of guided tours are available for an additional fee. There is no charge for children 5 and under. The cost of admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for children (ages 6-12). Following a short paved pathway though the yard, visitors can enter an excavation of the shell mound itself, which remains a site of continuous discovery for archaeologists and students. Inside the home, which is wheelchair accessible and features an elevator, visitors will find a thoughtfully designed museum that tells the story of the Calusa tribe and displays valuable artifacts - all while maintaining the home’s own historic nature. Case House, a restored relic of the 1920s, is built upon a 2,000-year-old shell mound built by the Calusa Indians. Learn about Native American history and tour a shell mound excavation at the Mound HouseĪs one of the must-see attractions in the Lee County area, the Mound House offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about Native American history at a beautiful location in Fort Myers Beach. For more information on this Fort Myers treasure, visit the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough website. Visiting the preserve is free, but the cost of parking is $1 per hour up to $5 maximum per day. Stroll through the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserveģ,500 acres of wetland comprise the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, which contains a circular 1.2 mile boardwalk trail through the wetland, marked by the distinctive cypress trees.Īccording to The not-for-profit Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, “a myriad of animals like otters, alligators, turtles, wading birds, and more live at the Slough year-round.” I spotted many different birds and a baby alligator during my roll along the wheelchair accessible boardwalk trail. For more information, see the Edison and Ford Winter Estates website.
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Children ages 5 and under receive free admission with an accompanying adult. The cost of admission to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates is $25 for adults, $20 for teens (ages 13-19) and $15 for children (ages 6-12).
In 2014, the Edison Botanic Research Laboratory was designated a National Historic Chemical Landmark. In addition to the historic homes, there is also a museum, an automobile collection and the restored former laboratory of Thomas Edison, where he, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone worked to develop a sustainable source of rubber that could be produced in the United States. Guided tours are available daily to all visitors for an additional fee. During my visit to the estates, I was led on a guided tour by the marketing and public relations coordinator.
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