Florida's West Coast

FT. MYERS

Edison and Ford Winter Homes

Tour the winter estates of the greatest inventor of all times, Thomas Edison, and his best friend and neighbor, Henry Ford. Professional narrated tours lead you through the grounds explaining the rich history of this genius and how he came to live in Florida. You will pass through his laboratory, where he experimented with many of the exotic plants and trees grown in his garden. Spend leisure time exploring the fascinating museum of Edison's life and inventions.

Imagination

This is a hands-on, interactive science museum located just minutes from the Edison House. It is the perfect combination for fourth and fifth grade field trips. Students can spend a couple of hours romping through over 50 interactive exhibits. Touch a cloud, feel the force of a hurricane, or become a TV weatherman in a mini-studio, to name just a few!

SARASOTA

Ringling Estate Museum

You can spend hours touring one of the world's largest privately owned art collections dating back 500 years. Ornate Gothic architecture inspired the plan for John and Mable Ringling's residence located on the Gulf Coast. As one of the founders of the Barnum and Baily Circus, this estate houses a delightful museum of glittering costumes and painted wagons from this circus that began in the 1930's.

ST. PETERSBURG

Salvador Dali Museum

Discover the strange world of Dali through a 1 hour narrated tour of this gallery. You will be awed by the size and complexity of some of the largest Dali paintings in the world. This tour will leave you stimulated, perplexed, and intrigued!

TAMPA

Busch Gardens

This is an action packed park filled with water rides, roller-coasters, animals, and shows! You may increase the educational benefits by taking part in programs such as Living Physics or Numbers in Nature.

• The Florida Aquarium
• Mosi Museum of Science

Prices depend on the number of participants. Please contact us!