📜 Thomas Edison's sprawling estate and final resting place in West Orange, New Jersey. 🔍 Operated by the National Parks Service as a National Historic Park since 2009. #Why Go 🚗 See early electric cars in Edison's concrete garage 🏡 Explore the historic home of Thomas and Mina Edison 🌳 Wander through beautiful Japanese-inspired gardens 💡 Gain insight into the private life of a brilliant inventor 🏡 Visit a preserved Queen Anne Victorian estate #Why Avoid ♿ Not fully accessible, includes stairs and uninterrupted standing 🎟️ Tours require advance online reservation or limited same-day tickets 📍 Admission/tickets obtained at Thomas Edison National Historic Park headquarters, not at Glenmont itself 🚫 Located within a private community (Llewellyn Park), stay on marked roads #Tips 📅 Check Recreation.gov for tour availability; tickets released 60 and 7 days in advance. ⏰ Arrive 30 minutes early at Laboratory Complex for tour check-in. #Cost 💰 Glenmont tour tickets $1 per person, park entry fee separate. #Hours 🕒 Currently closed for the season, check website for future availability.
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