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Fallingwater

Rte. 381, Mill Run, PA
724/329-8501
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Mill Run
4.5 of 5 stars 219 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Walking
Owner description: Perched on a rock above a gushing waterfall, this historic house was built for a Pittsburgh family by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s,... more » Owner description: Perched on a rock above a gushing waterfall, this historic house was built for a Pittsburgh family by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s, ingeniously designed to blend harmoniously into the tranquil and beautiful woods around it. « less
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Columbus, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This Frank Lloyd Wright designed home is a piece of art! Careful about the location as we realized there were several communities named Mill Run. Need to pay close attention to the directions from the website otherwise you could end up outside of Harrisburg, PA instead of just outside of Pittsburgh! Purchased our tickets online and picked them up while... More

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Colorado
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

What a great tour. Our guide, I think her name was Janet, was great, very knowledgeable and articulate. So often guides want to talk about themselves more than the subject at hand - not here. She explained the history and furnishings very well. Fallingwater is a jewel!

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This site was our main reason for traveling to Laurel Highlands, but it was kind of boring. On the other hand, we thought Kentuck Knob was amazing!!

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Brooklyn, Ohio
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I went with a Discovery Tours group to here and Kentuck Knob. Our coach bus was divided up into 3 smaller groups for docent led tours throughout the main house and guest house. While you cannot take interior pictures (you can take exterior pictures after the tour) the tour really gives you a great look at all the detail of... More

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Westerville, OH
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
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We recently made it to Fallingwater after a few previously foiled attempts. A friend told me about it probably 10 years ago and it's been on our to do list since. Frankly, I was a bit concerned that it would not live up to expectations. It did that and more. The first glimpse of this amazing structure was enough to... More

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Chesterfield, NJ
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This was my third visit and I can not get enough of this wonderful home and grounds. Try to take an in-depth tour if at all possible as it is well worth the extra expense. The management of the site is superb with highly professional individuals all around. It is well worth the trip to this amazing place!

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Oakland, Maryland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This is a fascinating place to visit. It is full of history. The engineering used to construct it is very intersting. The integration with nature is wonderful.

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Lancaster, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Although some reviewers were quite critical of their guides (and maybe rightly so) our guide Maria W. was fantastic! She truly loved the house and was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. My tip, if you really want an exceptional visit, would be to splurge on the in-depth tour, go during the week, and take the 8:30 am tour (maybe even request... More

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Illinois
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Fallingwater is a marvel. It is amazing to see. We did the short tour, which lasted an hour. Yes, it is busy. But,you really get a feel for the place. The guide was very thorough. I was worried because some reviewers said you would be on staircases and couldn't balance by holding on to things, but they let you touch... More

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Scranton, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Falling water was gorgeous and so inspiring! I would highly recommend reading a little about the place before you go, so that you have some background knowledge. I didn't read much because I figured the tour guide would go through it all, but it was really hard to hear at times, especially with the "falling water." The tour guide didn't... More

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