Glenmont
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Thomas Edison's home and final resting place also boasts an impressive garage, where some of the earliest electric cars are on display.

šŸ“œ Thomas Edison's historic home and final resting place, operated by the National Parks Service since 2009.
šŸ” Features a garage displaying some of the earliest electric cars.

Why Go

šŸ’” Explore the private life and inventions of Thomas Edison
šŸš— See an impressive collection of early electric cars and a charging station
šŸŒ³ Visit a beautiful Japanese-inspired garden on the property
šŸ›ļø Experience a significant National Historic Park
šŸ” Explore the historic home of Thomas and Mina Edison
šŸ” Visit a preserved Queen Anne Victorian estate

Why Avoid

āš ļø Tours have low capacity and high demand, requiring advance booking
šŸš¶ Tour includes several flights of stairs, not fully accessible
šŸš« Located within a private community, visitors must stay on marked roads

Tips

šŸŽŸļø Reserve tour tickets online in advance via Recreation.gov; tickets released 60 and 7 days in advance.
šŸ“ Arrive at Thomas Edison National Historical Park Visitor Center 30 minutes before your scheduled tour.
šŸš— A Glenmont Grounds Pass is required for entry into the private community.
šŸ“ Admission/tickets obtained at Thomas Edison National Historic Park headquarters, not at Glenmont itself.

Cost

šŸ’° Glenmont tour ticket $1, separate entry fee for the National Historical Park.

Hours

šŸ•’ Seasonal, check Recreation.gov for specific tour dates and availability.

Getting There

5 Honeysuckle Ave, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States

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