Fallingwater Reviews

Well worth the visit. Amazing house in a beautiful setting. We took the long tour, which I would recommend. Leave yourself a couple of hours before or after your tour to explore the grounds. Nice cafe and gift shop. There are a lot of stairs, so not good if they give you trouble.

This house is definitely off the beaten path and it will take some effort to get there. But if you like to drive windy, hilly roads, you will definitely enjoy the trip there which my husband did as we were driving in a small car built for this type of driving. We had a wonderful tour and a great docent who led the way. I was already familiar with Frank Lloyd Wright and some of his other properties, but I had never gone to Falling Water and it was quite a treat. Word of warning… there are a serious number of stairs and steps to get around this house and the floor itself once you’re inside it’s very uneven. I kept wondering how someone really lived there once they got a little older and perhaps a little more unsteady on their feet. I had woken up that morning with a sciatica attack, and I struggled every step of the way, but it was worth the pain.

On this tour, you will also gain a better understanding of the Kaufman family who this house was built for. I had known about the Kaufman department store in Pittsburgh for years as I used to work out of Pittsburgh, but I had no idea who these people were until I visited the home that Frank Lloyd Wright built for them as a vacation retreat.

Falling water was an incredible experience. Unfortunately we didn't make reservations soon enough and were only able to walk the grounds. No house tours were available. We were able to get up on one of the decks and look in the windows. If I were in this area again I would certainly visit again but would schedule a house tour at least 2 weeks in advance.

A truly unique and beautiful place to visit. Absolutely iconic! My children, aged 18 and 14 also thought it was amazing. It's actually stepping back into the mindset of a different century. The day we went it was after a long hot/dry spell, so the waterfall was not quite at full force. But it would be a neat place to visit during different seasons of the year.

There are some very nice people who are working at "The View" spot and they are very happy to take your picture at multiple angles with your phone. I appreciated this gesture.

Be warned - the gift shop is very upscale and pricey. And if you have young kids, the multiple exterior balconies of the house can be worrisome because the 'railings' are quite low.

We purchased tickets to visit Fallingwater on June 16, 2020. We were told no interior tours were being given because of COVID-19 and social distancing precautions. Exterior Self guided tours only with zero exceptions. No problem, we thought. We can accept that. Follow the rules. We arrived at the exterior of the house and a staffer told us all about it. She was great.... until she lied. Then she said no interior tours were allowed bc it was ‘impossible to maintain social distancing inside.’ In the meantime, the overzealous, power trip hungry security guard, Nathan, told us we must wear our masks, even though we were the only 3 people outside. But rules are rules so we complied. Follow the rules. We walked past the main house towards the guest house and what do we see but an interior tour with 10 ppl NOT social distancing and NOT wearing mask!!. Wait... what about the no exceptions rules? We asked another staff member near the guest house and she lied and said there was no one in the house. We told her we saw 10 ppl in it with a tour guide. Then she lied again and said it was staff ‘cleaning.’ We laughed as we so no one cleaning. We decided to leave and the first staffer now changed her story and told us it was the museum curator inside with a group. Feeling very annoyed, we began walking to the exit. We had planned on spending cash at the gift shop, which WAS open but after the lies and Nathan’s rudeness and selective enforcement of social distancing we didn’t spend one penny there. Upon our exit yet another staffer asked how we liked it. We told her. Finally, the truth came out as she admitted a group was touring the inside of the house with the museum curator for a magazine article. Of course! I told her I didn’t appreciate staff lying to me 3 times, Nathan telling us to wear masks while outside when no one was around yet ignoring the 10 ppl standing shoulder to shoulder inside the home with no masks, and the overall hypocrisy of the entire experience. You can’t tell customers no interior tours, no exceptions bc it is ‘impossible’ to maintain social distancing inside and then allow a group of 10, no matter who they are, to tour inside shoulder to shoulder, no masks. Cmon! You need to do better than that Fallingwater. You lost customers and cash sales. Maybe you don’t value customers or making money? You people are a joke, especially Nathan and his selective outdoor mask enforcement. Pathetic management. Don’t lie and say no interior tours then give an interior tour.

I was expecting an amazing adventure as I had waited and planned to see Falling Water. I arrived and approached the ticket counter was immediately told my small handheld bag had to be returned to the car or put in a locker. It was ok for others with large bags as long as you could crossbody them. I was told I might swing my bag and hit something.
I understand rules, but this was definitely not across the board. I have meds and ID in this bag. I know how to care my purse and I’m not 5 years old.

The house was a short walk from the visitor center. I could not believe it I was finally there to have the realization that it must be very hard to care for, it’s not in good shape. I had expected to see everything I had seen in photos and heard about.
I was a little sad. The guide was great! On the way out stopped and had lunch, another issue with angry staff, when I asked why I had not received an item I was told you have to stand there and wait they probably threw your coffee out since they couldn’t find you. I said we had asked twice and were told that every thing would be brought out. She told me they were short staffed and could not bring everything out. Not a good experience. I also understand short staff but we asked twice. Was thinking of becoming a member after my tour but with the issues encountered decided I could support something else. As much as I love FLW I think this one was a bust for me.

My 12 year old son and I visited a week ago — and it was fantastic!! I’d been wanted to tour the house for a while, and it did not disappoint. We took the more in-depth tour, which was totally worth it. Our guide was super friendly and deeply knowledgeable. I highly recommend visiting!!

The visitor's centre is interesting - as a building - and the organisation of tours is good. The tour leaders were interesting and informative. The building has iconic status in America and is by Frank Lloyd Wright, but you don't have to be an architect to enjoy this unique building

The Fallingwater main house and guest house are magnificent. However being cornered and trapped in a mold infested car port while the conservancy made their pitch for money was totally out of line.

First of all, book early online to avoid having issues once you arrive. We combined our visit with the Flight 93 Memorial, a fitting and heartbreaking tribute which should be experienced.
Our guide for Fallingwater was Susan, very pleasant with clearly a great appreciation for the home. The woods were dense and fragrant, we truly felt away from the world. The interior of the home is cavelike and organic, with linear, polished woodwork, beautiful to observe,
and many works of art. There are two works by Diego Rivera which were an unexpected surprise. The gigantic Cherokee red kettle over the fireplace is fabulous and the corner windows a delight. The terraces invite one to listen to the soothing sounds of the waterfalls. An idyllic place, with architecture that gives pause.

Trip of a lifetime! As a tour guide at Taliesin (Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio in WI) for 3 years, visiting Fallingwater was a must-see. It was more than amazing. Our tour guide, Scott, did an amazing job. He was thoughtful, kind and interesting. His insights on Wright's design were masterfully explained. He gave us ample time for asking questions. We took the 1 1/2 hour tour and it was worth it to be able to take photos in all the spaces. He gave a comprehensive explanation of the Kaufmans and their friendship with Frank Lloyd Wright. We happened to be here on a day with beautiful weather. I am still buzzing from the experience.

Totally worth the trip to see it in person. Make sure to get a docent tour if you can (we took the full length one and it was worth it!)

An amazing house from the early 1900s. I loved the layout and design of the house well worth the drive.

On our way home from Branson MO with another couple, we decided to detour to see Fallingwater. We were not disappointed! We booked our tickets in advance - the tours fill up quickly - and arrived earlier in the day than we thought we would. They were happy to accommodate us by allowing us to join a tour that wasn’t sold out. There is quite a bit of walking and lots of steps, so take that into consideration. We aren’t spring chickens but it wasn’t a problem for us. It’s a little out of the way, but so worth it.

The visit did not disappoint. The house, guest house & location are beautiful. The lines of the home and the taste of pieces to decorate the home are timeless.

Beautiful place to go for a walk and nature. My daughter and I went and were in a group with 8 others. The tour guide Paul was very personable and informative. They give you over the ear headpieces so you don’t miss anything when the guide speaks. You can take pictures outside and on the first floor only. This is for the architectural basic guided tour. Cost $32/person You meet at the visitor center which in itself is beautiful then you walk approximately 1/4 mile to the home. There is quite a few steps outside along the path as well as in the home but myself with a bad leg as well as a gentleman in my group using a walking stick were able to handle them The guide was quite aware of the need to go slower and very accommodating. The home is amazing and the views spectacular. After the guided tour you are free to walk the grounds at your leisure. There is a shuttle if needed. The steps out of the area are spaced apart well and there is seating to rest along the way. There is a shop at the visitor center with so many beautiful items to buy. Some are not local. Great way to spend a day in the woods. Beautiful

I have been looking forward to this all of my life. The setting is incredible, the exterior is so well integrated and the use the advanced construction techniques is impressive. the functionality of the interior is under whelming and the condition need attention. Looking at the placement in conjunction with the water and the purpose that it was intended for makes it even more unique.

Two adults visited the Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater house on a Tuesday in mid-May 2023 and found the experience very interesting. We signed up for an early morning tour online a few weeks before our trip and arrived about 15 minutes before our tour start time. They weren’t super busy on that day but our tour still started about 10 minutes late. The tour guide was excellent. She explained the history of the house during the walk down the path from the Visitor Center and on the bridge outside the house and continued with fascinating facts throughout the interior tour. The only down side was the unexpected pitch at the end for funds to join the Frank Lloyd Wright “club” membership at a hefty fee for some perks like a walking stick, reduced admissions, etc. Not what we anticipated considering the already sizable cost per person for the one hour tour. After the tour we were free to enjoy the grounds and take one of the many walks available. The grounds were beautiful and the viewing spots of the house were superb. If you’re a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, this tour is not to be missed. Our takeaway from the visit was that it is a showcase house but not one we would have enjoyed living in.

This is a masterpiece. Whether you love architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, nature or art, this house has something for you. Every part of the house is designed with intention, and that is to draw people to open spaces, incorporate nature (the greenness, water, sound and texture), and bring in light. In addition, sculptures and paintings for the art lovers.

We took the early morning guided tour that allows photography. It is great to get there first thing in the day before the crowds! Only 10 people in our group, and that’s a good thing since some of the rooms you tour are in the small side. Our tour guide Sarah explained the history and innovation in the house. I do recommend this tour!

I have visited many castles in Europe and yet this house is the most wondrous of all, and the only one I would have liked to live in (though the kitchen is rather small). One of my favorite parts is how you open the windows in Mr Kaufmann’s bedroom and can hear the sound of the waterfall. Nature’s lullaby.

Note that there are many steps to climb.

Be prepared to walk, a lot. The grounds are beautiful and walking about is essential to grasp the natural beauty and nature that surrounds it. We took the 1 hour tour and enjoyed the history and story of this house and of the Kaufman family who commissioned it. There was not as much about FLW , or about his theories and ideas of architecture, as I thought there would be. (Maybe that is reserved for the longer tour) Disappointed we could not see more of the house, it is limited to just the main floor, we were told because of Covid restrictions.

This home built by Fran Lloyd Wright is so incredible! Nature with living done in a superb way. Hard to believe the age of the home. Tour guides were very knowledgeable. Ron M. Was ours and you could tell he loved it! Must have reservations! We arrived early and walked the grounds and they were able to put us in an earlier tour group! Just did the basic tour which showed tons! Not to be missed !

This stunning home was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, known for his style of organic architecture. Fallingwater was designed in 1935, combining art and nature.

Excellent tour of a Frank Lloyd Wright creation. For $34/pp we took the guided tour which gained us entrance into the home. The tour was about a hour. Wear comfy shoes as you will be led over some rough terrain and uneven stones. For a smaller fee you can just wander the grounds for as long as you like.

You definitely have to see it in person to appreciate it. It’s very cool! I’m so glad I made the trip. I can’t wait to visit again.

Perfect day! Great tour! Informative but not too long and drawn out.

Loved the homes! So fun. Restaurant was delicious also! Carly great server!

Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece. Must book tickets for indoor tour ($35 per person) months in advance. Use correct address including zip code to not be led to the wrong place. Has no wifi or cell reception in that area so plan how to get to your next destination in advance . Grounds has restroom, store, and cafe.

This place was amazing! It was just WOW, built on a water fall and made of stone. Unbelievable! The staff were very helpful as I have trouble walking and can't stand for too long. They shuttled us up to the house and advised us of where I could sit while touring. Our guide was Rod. He was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. After the tour with ate at the Cafe. It was a little pricey, but very good.

Great house to see, but mixed bag experience. Fallingwater has been on my bucket list, and I am glad to have finally visited. The guide was excellent, and the tour enjoyable. The pitch for donations at the end was odd after tickets that were expensive. No one told us that the venue was closing early for an event, so the shop and cafe closed before 3:00! A simple sign at the front information counter announcing the store early closure would have eliminated a lot of frustration and disappointment. The shop staff said they weren't told about closure, and revenue was definitely lost. The workers were removing chairs so quickly that a person with a cane in my group had to leave her chair and go stand.

This is a truly magical place and will honestly change the way you view the world! This was my second visit and I’m still in awe. From the moment that you step on the property you can sense the welcoming ambiance. The checkin process is skillfully handled with care by the many staff and volunteers who clearly love their jobs. The house and views are ethereal! Expect to spend at the 2 hours on the property and be sure to stroll to, ‘The View’ following your tour. Our guide, ‘Serena’ was knowledgeable and witty. She answered everyone’s questions and was incredibly engaging. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance as it’s a popular global destination. I hung back on the first floor to take some pictures and I’m so glad I did! This is definitely worth visiting at least once in your lifetime. You’ll be glad you did!

We enjoyed every aspect of our tour. The visitor center is exquisite and the staff are excellent. We opted for the In Depth Guided Tour and it was well worth it. Our guide, Karen, was wonderful. Very personable (and a great sense of humor) and knowledgeable. I have wanted to visit Fallingwater since I was a child and this visit exceeded my expectations. Truly an amazing house and experience!

From the moment you walk up to the gorgeous visitors center you’re enveloped into FLW’s vision; top to bottom, outside to inside, Fallingwater is ingenious. What I didn’t realize was how much original furniture was in the house, I thought most had been replaced by replicas and the artwork is original too, Picasso and Rembrandts, and beautiful Tiffany lamps. You must book the inside tour of the house as well. It gives you a much deeper experience and understanding of the house. I wound also highly recommend fall to go. I can’t imagine seeing it in any other season.

Went there on a tour, it was really cool and the tour guides were very helpful but the stuff in the gift shop was sort of pricey.

Amazing experience and guided tour into the eye opening interiors of this famous landmark and the outer grounds. Highly recommend this because you can go in knowing nothing about the place and come away appreciating how nature is seamlessly blended into a living space. You can see Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius at work. Fall foliage was pretty good yesterday but likely to peak in next two weeks. Currently the roof is undergoing preservation and renovations but this doesn’t detract much from the overall experience. Sure you hear work noises and see workmen but you totally get that these efforts are for our children and future. The 1 hr+ guided tour (group of 15) is a perfect size and there are handy ear pieces that work really well. Our incredible guide was Robert H who was so knowledgeable, funny, and upbeat. At the end of the guided tour, don’t forget to stroll the additional distance to the photo spot. Visitor center boosts a museum shop, a cafe with grab and go items (try the garden harvest wrap!), and a worthwhile gallery.

We have had a great desire to see Fallingwater for decades. The actual experience did not disappoint in any way. The entire experience lived up to our expectations - in fact our visit surpassed our expectations.

Fallingwater remains in good order. She is a true treasure so don;t miss visiting.

Jill and Laurie Australia

An amazing place, with an amazing concept. As others have stated, make your booking well in advance as it is very popular and doubtful if you can get admission with short notice. Be sure to read the panels in the café area before or after your tour, but I recommend beforehand to give you insight to the people and architect involved in the construction.

We were peddling our way across SW Pennsylvania and took the time to shuttle up to Falling Water. We had Paul as our guide and he did an excellent job of relaying history and stories about the home and the Kauffmans. WELL WORTH THE TRIP FROM OHIOPYLE.

One of the most recognizable homes in America!
Even if you're not a fan of architecture, you have more than likely seen photographs of this home.
So peaceful and serene.
Well worth the time to go off the "beaten path" to see this place.

This is a destination not to be missed. The employees are courteous, helpful, and ready to share their wealth of information on the house, grounds, and family themselves. I participated in the “In Depth Tour”, and it was worth every penny. I was there on April 23rd and found it a little chilly, don’t be afraid to have sweater options.

Incredibly preserved home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and furniture. This was on my bucket list. The tour and our tour guide did not disappoint.

This place is great. Incredibly interesting. Staff and our guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Was having a great experience until the end of the tour when the guide stepped back and here comes a salesman to pitch memberships and the like. Is it really necessary to do this? Can’t they just increase the cost of tickets? I didn’t need what was a very pleasant day watered down with crass and tacky promotion.

It’s so beautiful architecture. The building has been maintained very well. Due to COVID-19, we can’t enter the house. The tour guide Tod’s wonderful introduction compensated some of our disappointments not seeing the view from the inside. We can see through glass the interior design, which is bright, comfortable and artistic. The staff is very helpful and kind. They controlled the number of people to visit same point of place strictly. Love the place and would return when life turns to normal.

Great fun for an afternoon! The tour was informative and interesting, and the tour guide was friendly and answered lots of questions. It was really interesting to see and hear about the start of Frank Loyd Wright’s influence and the history of the house and grounds. It was also cool to experience the integration of nature and human habitat and think about how that has influenced modern design and even impacted the environmental conservation movement.

The entire area makes a great afternoon ramble and history lesson.

The grounds are wheelchair accessible but the inside of the house is not.

It was peak Autumn color weekend to visit Falling Waters, hidden in the woods. Even though you cannot tour the house the outdoor walking tour is just as impressive. Cool views and amazing facts for a house built in the 1930's. Colors were spectacular. Be sure to leave time for hiking around the property on your own and time to explore the gallery and gift shop. We did the 1/2 mile roundtrip hike to the paradise overlook and around the back of the building.

Falling water did not disappoint! The property was undergoing some repairs but it didn’t affect the experience of seeing this historical site. The property is well run and cared for and there is a lot to see. A gift shop, a cafe, a display of Frank Lloyd’s drawings, beautiful grounds to traverse, and the house tour all add up to a memorable afternoon. The tours are timed and well spaced out, headsets are provided to ensure everyone in your (small) tour group can hear and our guide was great- friendly, highly knowledgable and able to answer all our questions. After the house tour, I was able to return and explore more of the exterior of the house and then walk the grounds and just enjoy the natural beauty of the property. Signs are well placed to direct you around the paths and there are some great photo spots.

My wife said we needed to go to Fallingwater. I wasn't aware of what and who this was associated. Excellent place to see great architecture, nature, and scenery. Grounds are beautiful, staff very courteous and helpful, trails easy to walk. Everyone needs to come here sometime and enjoy the property.

anytime I have visitors from out of the area this is a must see. Each time I take the tour I learn something new.

Went with my wife last weekend and it was fantastic! Melissa was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable and kind. Will be back in the fall to explore more and visit with the fall foliage!

Wonderful experience. Beautiful grounds to explore, cafe and gift shop were very nice and the staff was professional and friendly. Our tour guide Brett was exceptional! He was very engaging and drew the guest into conversation about what we were seeing and experiencing.

In addition to the iconic views of FLW’s masterpiece, the interiors were the outstanding surprise. I highly recommend taking the tour as that is the only way to see inside which is fully decorated in the period and has many of the original owners collection of original paintings, murals, and sculptures including artists such as Diego Rivera, Louis Tiffany, Pablo Picasso, etc. The guide did not point these out, part of the fun was to find them; however, a longer tour with more detailed information would have improved the experience.

It was beyond words to see such a structure. i waited may years to see it and was rewarded with well a researched tour guide

Fascinating history, enchanted place. Worth the trip. Be sure to take the paths to the overlooks. The guides were very knowledgeable.

Our visit was wonderful from start to finish. We are already scheduled for another tour next week.
Our guide, David, was highly knowledgeable and delightful during our group tour. The buildings are so interesting as well as the back story to their inception. The grounds are serene and we look forward to visiting them in each season. I can’t wait to see all of the rhododendron in bloom.
At the completion of our tour, we became members to support the WP Conservancy in their protection efforts of great wilderness spaces in Pennsylvania.

This was the second time we visited Fallingwater and I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of seeing this beautiful home. John, our docent, gave an excellent tour. Because of Covid, tour group size was limited to about 6-8 people, which was nice (the first time we visited the group size was at least 15). The tour took about an hour and you can wander around the grounds after. They have a very nice gift shop, restaurant/café, small gallery and restrooms.

Visiting the forested ground is fine but seeing the inside of this masterpiece is a must. Due to the Virus we were a small group of 8 adults and lucky to have a very good pleasant guide.
One of the attractive aspect of discovering this house is in the detail such as the wood shelving in the dining area wrapped around the protruding stone's wall, the fireplace which was built incorporating a huge existing rock, the cut out of a desk enabling the opening of a window, the color of the fabric matching the seasons' and much more to discover.
Every room has it's unique cachet, reflecting serenity, peacefulness and communion with nature with through it's multiple decks and open intimate spaces.

Amazing!!! And a must see. This house and grounds are so impressive in person. It has the WOW factor. The tour guide, Lisa, was fantastic....a born teacher. She was knowledgeable and knew just how to keep it interesting and informative. She was great at managing the group as well. You must see this once in your life!

An amazing place, first visit to a Frank Lloyd Wright house. Well worth the drive and the day spent in western PA.

Breath taking place!!! Been meaning to come forever and finally made it. What made it extra special was our enthusiastic knowledgeable guide, Millie! I hope you read this. Thx!!!!

I was concerned by many negative reviews I read, but my experience confirmed that most of those were probably due to people not knowing much about Wright houses. Complaints have mainly been about inside tours being too close together, so one group can hear the next group's guide. I imagine that is probably true, but I would expect that to be a problem because the interiors of Wright houses are smaller than people expect.

We could not tour inside, but I really didn't miss that since I have been in several others, including Kentuck Knob not far from Falling Water (which WAS giving inside tours). The outside tour, getting different perspectives of the house, and looking in from the terraces, was 90% of the experience I could have hoped for. I wil say that I thought the guide knew less than I thought she might about Wright in general, but she was very knowledgable about the property.

The visitor center with the gift shop and cafe were also lovely.

Remember to tip your guides at places like this AND for your hotel cleaning service!

An impromptu visit to PA put me close to Falling Water.
We have all seen the pictures, but seeing the house and setting for real is a pure treat. We were lucky enough to pick up a cancellation place on the guided tour. This was excellent and got you into the upper floors and guest house. I would highly recommended the tour, so make sure you book in advance of your trip.
What a fantastic place!

The amazing experience of Fallingwater is difficult to articulate. A masterpiece ahead of its time, a well put together tour that does a great job capturing the importance of the building. The peaceful feeling of walking through the grounds sets the stage of house and guesthouse. The only criticism I’d have of the tour is trying to equate Fallingwater to the Pyramids of Egypt. It’s not even a 100 years old and at the end of the tour, they try and get you to “save” the building. Despite the wide array of tours available in cost, anywhere from $15-$400+ a person with a pricey gift shoppe. They are monetizing every square inch of the place, then they hit you up to try “save” it. A guilt trip for five million dollars or so rings hollow when they are saying it’s just like the Pyramids. Just my two cents. That said, the inspirational tour otherwise is worth the $35 tour I took. It’s worth the drive from Pittsburgh, to get there and enjoy the nature and historic architectural masterpiece that is Fallingwater!

We booked one of the tours that allowed photography so we could document our visit. There are alot of other historical sites in and around the area so we made our visit a long weekend and stayed in some quaint hotels in small towns.

Amazing history, architecture and art collection. Views of this home inside and out are spectacular.

I've seen so many pictures of Fallingwater over the years and always wanted to see this beautiful home. My husband and I were staying at a resort about an hour away and I figured it would be a great time to see Fallingwater and Ohiopyle State Park, which is 4 miles down the road. It is in a remote area. My mistake was not booking the home tour ahead of time, the woman at the gate said the tours are all booked 4-6 weeks out, so plan ahead of time and book online. She said we could do the grounds tour, walk on the terraces, and look in the windows of the home, which was $17 each. The visitors pavilion is a beautiful open structure in the woods with a gallery of Frank Lloyd Wright's works, a cafe, and a gift store. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes because there is a long walk on a gravel road to the home, which did not disappoint. It is a gorgeous structure with terraces built over a stream and a waterfall. There are additional trails if you want to do more walking. You really feel a part of nature and the woods when you are there. It was busy for a Monday and I heard a lot of different languages. We were there about 3 hours. The site closes at 4:30, so get there early enough. Also make time to visit beautiful Ohiopyle State Park.

A must experience. It is a wonderful house designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in the Laurel Highlands of southwest Pennsylvania. It was my dream to visit this architectural wonder and in real life it was even more powerful and beautiful than I though. I love absolutely the incorporation of light and nature.
We had a truly professional tour, what a friendly guide. It is located in the nature, and it was a true experience to get there.

A beautiful home to visit, Wright was a visionary, ahead of his time, but was probably a pompus a$$, definately worth the visit if you are into architecture. Make sure you walk the trail surrounding the house.
Book your tickets and time in advance.

This is a must place to visit when in Pittsburgh. The drive there was beautiful and the experience was priceless. We did the architectural tour of the house and it was very interesting and informative. The house itself is beautiful and the landscape and the surroundings are just perfect.!

We spent two days in this area and saw Polymath Park, Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. It was a terrific way to see different aspects of Frank Lloyd Wright's work. All are very different as far as their clients, cost and approach.

Our guide at Fallingwater was knowledgeable and pleasant. She made a real effort to engage all of us in discussing Wright and sharing our opinions about his work. The site is simply stunning. She made sure we saw everything and understood what we were looking at.

Well worth it!

Wonderful treasure. Preserved for everyone to see. Location in nature makes it more lovely. Many artworks left by owner’s family. Highly recommend the in depth tour!

This place is awesome and one that you won't forget as its so unique.
The staff was friendly and well organized considering the large crowds that they deal with.

We toured both Fallingwater and Polymath Park (apprx 23 miles from Fallingwater). The scenery is wooded and beautiful. Fallingwater is architectural genius, as well as the homes at Polymath, of which two are Frank Lloyd Wright designed. The guides at both places were excellent and knowledgeable.

Second Frank Lloyd Wright home we saw today. It is truly a wonder. The views are amazing and the staff is very friendly and helpful. A must see if in the area.

We were visiting Pittsburgh for a long weekend of football games - had a full day with no plans so drove out in the country and made a stop at Fallingwater
With visiting mid week in November - we didn’t expect any issues getting admission however by the time we arrived - their house tours were booked for the day. However - we were still able to walk around the outside of the house as well as all of grounds and the visit was still very well worth it!!
Beautiful architecture and surroundings - so peaceful. It was a treat to see this historic landmark.

Matthew was an excellent tour guide and handled questions with great skill. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!!!!!!!!!!

We really enjoyed our visit. What an unbelievable piece of property that is timeless!
We purchased a guided tour. Tour took an hour and even with the changes due to COVID (can't go inside the house right now), we felt we still had a full tour. There is a snack/food shop on site. Gift shop on site. And optional trails that you can walk around the property.

If you like architecture and nature, this is the place for you! An extraordinary expression of an architectural philosophy, the house was stunning in every way - including the guesthouse, which surprisingly looked more comfortable than the actual house itself! There are also some great trails around the area. The staff is very helpful and they've taken safety during the pandemic very seriously.

We were her as part of a large group so the walking tour was our only option. It was great to see the house and the surroundings, but it should be noted that if you have mobility issues this is a real challenge! Their are walking trails - essentially as we saw it, and inner (shorter) and outer loop. The information lady said go either way, it's a loop! After some map study we choose the shorter right and headed on the path to the right (as you enter and face the info booth). You have a long downhill path to start (wooden) and then make a sharp left and continue on a gravel path to the house.
We went on the exterior patios and got to look inside the house. We took some good photos, but we wanted to see the iconic view (seem above). On the map spot "F" is noted a the best view. It is! Now you would think if you mark a map with an "F", you might use an "F" on the path! Instead you see a small and low concrete style post with "View" . Several of our group missed this. It is a difficult number of steps down to the spot, but well worth the effort!

As you climb back up to the main trail, it is a bit confusing as to what direction to go. Reading the map we went up the steps (a left turn off the main trail) . Be aware that after a climb of 25 or so steps, you continue to climb - going up a total of 60 steps.

We were glad we had made the trek but be aware! One note of praise they had buckets of umbrellas out for the borrowing - but no note or sign! We took one since it was a drizzle . Another group member, as we completed the walk said - "Oh, we could have borrowed one?" If you put then out to use - tell people!

Waited decades to tour Fallingwater and it didn't disappoint. Wear your walking shoes and if there are knee problems, wear knee braces and carry a cane. A lot of walking stairs up and down inside and outside. Still one of the most marvelous places I've ever visited. A national treasure.

Excellent tour, excellent walks, views, and even lunch at the cafe. Post pandemic tours meant reservations in advance, and we were so glad that we put it all together and got there for the first tour. With fewer people we could then imagine living in this delightful spot. I totally recommend seeing this original and unique place.

The experience was lovely. Beautiful grounds, beautiful architecture. Staff was friendly and helpful. Stacy at the ticket counter was friendly and customer service oriented. Scott, our guide, was deeply knowledgeable, able to answer questions about every item in each room, as well as other Frank Lloyd Wright sites, and personable. A great trip for art and architecture fans.

This is a must see/ must do attraction for anyone who enjoys nature, architecture/ history. And if you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright it is definitely the penultimate site to visit.

The grounds and visitor center are lovely. It was pretty cold the day we were there, and I do wish part of it was indoors. We were the first tour of the day, and the the snack bar and gift shop weren't open yet. If they had been, we could have warmed up in there while waiting for our tour.

The tour was great. We did the indepth tour, so we got to see parts of the home that may not be included on all tours. I definitely feel it was worth it, especially if you are a FWL fan.

Our tour guide was just terrific. Very knowledgeable and able to add in some sprinkles of history, story telling and education. I forget his name, but it might have been Tom or Scott. Take time to walk the grounds and definitely go to the area where you can get the best view. My pictures from that view look like professional photographs.

I don't recommed this for young children. While they might enjoy the wooded setting and seeing the waterfalls, I think they are ill suited to be in the house. Too many valuable and fragile items, that would be very tempting for kids to touch. I would not recommend a kid under 12 unless you have a kid who is just very very interested in the topic. One kid might be fine, but I would not recommend bringing a group of kids. Not sure if they have school groups come through or not, but if so, I bet the guides are nervous wrecks by the time that is over. Our guide had to remind a few members of the tour not to touch things and we were adults. No one touched items, but sometimes people would lean against something.

I'm sure we will come back again. It really is beautiful and peaceful.

We detoured several hundred miles from our road trip across the United States to admire this architectural gem. The guided tour is with headphones, the guide was an elderly lady who knew how to answer perfectly all the questions you asked, giving you names or exact dates. The explanation and the anecdotes they explain complete the visual part and make you learn more about the house. The site does not disappoint. Some parts of the house are not in very good condition, but at the time of the visit they were doing maintenance on the guest part.

I had visited Fallingwater last year but wasn't going to miss the opportunity to do so again. Any fan of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture should definitely take this in, if opportunity allows.

This visit was an actual dream come true. It was so good to see this in real life. Our tour guide was incredibly informative. The house does not disappoint. The only thing I would say is that if you're considering coming, come soon! The house is starting to show it's age a bit - and the sooner you come, the better it will be.

This place is a Unesco World Heritage sight because of the architecture and building of this particular place called Fallingwater. It is somewhat off the beaten path (two lane roads and small villages) so plan your trip with time to spare. Be sure and reserve your time and which tour you want online and well in advance so you can see it up close and or inside also. We could only book the outside tour, but "outside" did include the outside portions of the house so we could see inside a lot of it because of the massive windows. Some of the windows even include the corners. It truly is a marvel. You won't be disappointed learning about Frank Lloyd Wright who built it, seeing the house itself, and learning about the fascinating family who financed and built it.

This masterpiece by Wright exceeded my expectations, and our docent, Delaney, was outstanding (and only there a month!). They are currently keeping groups small, which was appreciated. The home is preserved as the Kaufman family left it, and we really enjoyed all of it. While it did cost us $32 each for the tour, that money goes towards maintenance of the home and grounds, which I think is a fair price for all of us to enjoy it. There are walking trails around the home, but we did not explore those, as it was a hot day and I am concerned about ticks.

Visited several Wright properties in western PA. Fallingwater is the major draw and is absolutely spectacular! Just made a UNESCO World Heritage site. Often called the best house of the 20th century and is worth a trip by itself. But also nearby is a lovely house, Kentuck Knob, and a collection of two Wright houses and two by his students, Polymath Park. The collection gives a great overview of the architect and his philosophy. There is also a lot to see in addition, especially for active outdoor enthusiasts. Specifically recommend Fort Necessity battlefield.

We spent 5 hours here. Arrived early for our comprehensive tour, which lasted 1.5 hours. Everyone who enters the grounds has to share their reservation email or provide their name to check against the reservation list--so no one is roaming around who hasn't paid the entry fee. Drive on the one way roads to get to the parking lot--the closest one is at the end of the road, and from here it is a very short walk to the Visitor Center. Register so they know you are there and they will provide a small map of the grounds. We used the rest rooms, have traveled that morning, and then took the walk down to The View. We had been warned/told how many steps there were (allegedly 72, but we didn't count), but neither of us found them problematic. If they had been lined up one right after another it might have been difficult, but there would be a couple of steps, then 5-12 feet of graveled walkway, then 2-5 steps, and a short walk, etc. There were 3 benches along the walk, which took about 6 minutes. You land at the bottom of the ravine, looking up at the house, Fallingwater. After taking a few photos, we went back up the path and enjoyed looking in the museum, the photo gallery and the shop (where most things seemed a bit overpriced, probably to help support the PA organization which maintains the grounds and the house). On the 4:30 tour there were 10 of us, 4 from outside the US. We were allowed to explore the basement, kitchen and all the rooms in the house, saving the bathrooms where you could only look in past the roped off entrances. Also got to go out on all the terraces. Lots of stairs, no hand rails, but you are allowed to grip the stone on the walls if you fear falling. And best of all, you can take all the photos you want.
After exploring the main house, it was up the steps and under the undulating walkway cover to the guest house, with several of the bedrooms now used for offices but still with the built in Wright storage and desks intact. An outdoor pool graces one of the terraces. Nothing in either house seemed overly opulent, and one could imagine living here quite easily.
However, I can't imagine going out to this huge piece of property (now over 5,000 acres) in the late 1930's and 40's during the winter without the staff they must have kept to keep roads clear, have the fires going and warm up the stone/glass walls, stone flooring, before arrival with one's driver. By the time Wright built this home, he seems to have mellowed somewhat, not insisting that only furniture that he designed could inhabit the house. It was a lovely day of touring Fallingwater but after so much walking and no sitting, we literally fell into bed upon return to our hotel.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater is a true architectural masterpiece. Despite the house being 90 years old, the open layout still feels incredibly modern. The open staircase leading down to flowing water below from the living room blurs the line between the interior and the surroundings. The views from the cantilevered balconies and the sound of the waterfall throughout the house felt awesome.

Fallingwater is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so I highly recommend booking your tour in advance. There’s plenty of parking, a small museum, restrooms, an information center, and a cafeteria. Our 1.5-hour early morning tour, with a small group, was led by a pretty knowledgeable guide and provided fascinating insights into the house’s history and design. The grounds around the house are marked with clear directions. The house was under renovation, but it didn't affect the tour.

Amazing structure. And beautiful setting Unfortunately we could not do one of the inside tours. Make sure to plan 6 weeks out. We still were able to see the outside although no tour to give detailed info. We will return to get the more in-depth indies tour in the future.

I rode my bike from Nemacolin to visit. I was not aware of the reservation policy (hadn’t done my research). When I rode up to the gate, the gate agent rudely told me I cannot get in without a ticket and they are sold out. She asked me to turn my bike around and leave. I asked if I could at least buy some water for my ride back, but no.

Then I checked the website on my phone. They were, in fact, not sold out. I bought the ticket for 30 minutes from then - but their website crashed right after accepting my payment - so the ticket never came through.

When waiting for my ride back, security asked if I was okay. I said yes, but would like to buy some water. He said they don’t have any and promptly left.

Disappointed I didn’t get to see it after a rigorous ride - but more disappointed by the unhelpful staff.

This "FLW'' home is very famous. Worth the trip. 8 hours from Long Island. It was November so the waterfall was not full, but one get's the idea. Frank is an artist. He is unique and follows his pattern in all of the homes we've seen. Lots of stone, low and sprawling. Furniture most designed by Frank, low to the floor. Japanese in feeling. And unique windows and window installations and openings. It's all about nature. Have wanted to visit here and it was just as impressive as I imagined.

We’ve often talked about seeing this one day and finally had the opportunity as we were driving through Pennsylvania. Not an easy place to get to, off the beaten track and our GPS never did find it but a map view of the area, and my patient wife, did the trick for getting there. We didn’t have reservations for a house tour and they were sold out for the day so we got the grounds pass which let us go to the visitors center, the museum, the gift shop, the café and to go down and walk around the outside of the building. Got some fantastic photographs and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

The architectural tour was very good. Great information was provided about the history of the home and the family. I would have liked to hear more about the rationale behind the architecture in each of the spaces we visited in the house. Beautiful and well cared for property. Great way to spend a couple of hours.

I was extremely shocked how UNESCO endorsed so-called “world heritage site??? “ as this ugly concrete building that just destroyed the beautiful nature. I completely lost my credibility of the scam institution. The ugly building must be removed to restore the nature. It was simply the worst paid tour in my life.

Please don’t waste your time.

I strongly recommend Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, instead of the “FallingTrash”. It’s man made mountain by compacting solid waste, kind of restoring nature. It’s about ‘destroyed’ vs. ‘restore’.

Fallingwater is absolutely stunning. I have never seen a more breathtaking house. We visited on a grey, drizzly morning in October and it was still utterly beautiful. To have even conceived of such a thing, let alone realise it, is an astonishing achievement. This is true art.

Visited following a road trip between the Pittsburgh stop and Washington. Only decided the day before and bought tickets online, it's a pity that we could no longer reserve the inside, apparently this has to be done weeks in advance. Ideal stopover,

I have always wanted to see Fallingwater. We took a guided tour of it. Because of the
pandemic, the tour was limited to the outside of the house but there was plenty to see and learn (our guide was great). The house is an incredible piece of architecture. Built next to a stream, which includes a waterfall, it’s a picturesque spot. I am looking forward to the day, after the pandemic, when we can return for a tour of the home’s interior.

I recently visited Fallingwater for a “Remake Learning” meet up event. An amazing place with even more amazing people. The home goes on forever with beauty around every corner and curve. Indoors or out, it is absolutely breathtaking. The iconic and birds eye views each give 2 different perspectives of the home. A wonderful experience! Bucket List item checked off!

Lovely site and the tour was very informative. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable of many intricate details of how the Kaufman family actually lived. Excellent 1-2 hour detour if you are driving near the area.

Staff wise, my friend and I accidentally locked our keys in the car and the staff was incredibly helpful. Taylor, one of the security guards had the tools and managed to unlock the car.

It was a long drive from Cleveland, but worth it. The building lived up to expectations. We could only look from outside as tickets sell out fast, so book in advance. A nice gift shop and cafe in a well designed visitor center. If coming from a distance, match it with a visit to the Flight 93 memorial, which is 45 minutes away

As a Registered Architect, I have always admired Frank Llyod Wright's Design and creative past. What a wonderful thing the Kauffman family did to leave their summer home to become a museum for all to enjoy and admire. Art work and original family collections all in tact. It really is a treasure and a wonderful experience. The tour limits groups for a little over an hour. Docents and ear piece were appreciated. Then free time to walk around the lovely grounds. Worth the long drive through the beautiful vistas of the Allegany Mountains. Not for kids, babies or disinterested teens.

I honestly didn't have high expectations coming in. I didn't know much about Frank Lloyd Wright and to be honest, I had never been much into architecture. We ended up coming here on a whim, and boy I am glad we came.

The integration between nature and architecture was seamless. There was this "Zen" like harmony with nature that I hadn't realized was missing in much of our modern infrastructure.

Takes at least an hour to go through, however, you can easily spend two or more hours if you decide to hike some of the trails surrounding the building. Definitely a must-do if you are in the area.

We attempted to visit Fallingwater while on a fall trip east. After driving in a torrential rain storm we arrived at the gate and noticed the signs that the tours were full for the day. Nevertheless, we thought we might take the tour of the exterior, but after our interaction with the gate attendant, we left. In an effort to make friendly conversation, we told her we came from Michigan to see the house, the attendant said “why would you do that?” What kind of response is that? She didn’t even offer the self guided tour. We had to ask if it was available. She really didn’t seem to care how far we came or if we stayed. Very disappointing when she is the first point of interaction to the house.

Recommend making a reservation in advance. The tour was very comprehensive and information. It is hard to imagine the uniqueness of the house built into the side of a hill over a babbling brook.

When you arrive, the visitors' center is a beautiful gazebo surrounded by a photo gallery, gift shop, and bathrooms. Everyone who worked there was very friendly. Our guide, Emily, was so knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. The house and the history behind it is fascinating. Take a hike on the property after the tour!

surprising grounds and a lot to see even if you don't go inside. The house is different in person than all the pictures you see.

In an attempt to see this landmark, we stayed in Somerset, PA. Fallingwater is located in a VERY rural area, so be extremely careful with your directions. After getting lost, we showed up late for our reservations, and the kind people allowed us to join a later tour. All tours were sold out that day, so we were extremely appreciative to the understanding staff!
This was a bucket list destination, since we have seen several examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's work. This did not disappoint, and the "natural" setting of this home with its water features was so unique.
Be prepared for the fact that you have to climb many stairs while touring the property. No handrails are provided, although you are permitted to hold onto stones which jut out from the walls.
When exiting the home, there is a lengthy walk, again with stairs, back to the visitor center. Visiting Fallingwater is not for anyone who has mobility issues.
Our docent was very knowledgeable. We were pleased that he knew so much about Frank Lloyd Wright's properties in our hometown of Buffalo, NY., and we had delightful conversations with him.
The gift shop had excellent merchandise for sale, but did not have the cookbook in stock which I wanted!

Beautiful and peaceful. Even with o my early spring growth, it was still a pretty hike around the loop. We opted to just do the self guided grounds pass and it was a perfect fit for us to just be able to explore the outside. There were plenty of friendly volunteers around the outside of the house who were more than happy to answer our questions as we wandered around!

A masterpiece of architecture that enthusiasts will not fail to admire from all angles. It is by visiting the house that we realize the colossal amount of investment required to maintain this work of art, because it is indeed an exceptional house.

We enjoyed our tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed house, Fallingwater. The guide provided interesting information about the home, the owners, the design of the house, and the architect. There are informative wall displays about the owners, Wright, and the building of the house in the cafe. We did not have time to tour the surrounding gardens and nature trails, but this is an option. We booked our tour weeks in advance as we heard it tends to sell out on the weekends, which was when we were in the area while biking the Great Allegheny Passage trail. Used a shuttle provided by Wilderness Voyageurs to get from the trail to Fallingwater, which must be booked in advance. While the tour is supposed to be about an hour long, our guide took more like 90 minutes, plus we walked to a viewpoint to see the house and the waterfall.

Not sure what I can say that hasn't already. This is an absolute amazing place. I HIGHLY recommend reserving your tour ahead of time. When we arrived at 10am, all tours for the day were gone.

The guided tour with Michelle was so informative. She answered our all of our questions and then some. This is a MUST. Don't visit and not take a tour.

What a work of art.

This is a large-scale, very efficient operation. After parking, the visitor center is a magnificent structure with cafe, gift shop, history, and restrooms. You wait here until your group is called.

We took the Guided Garden Tour and the In-depth House Your. Garden tour was cut short due to heavy rain but it was still a nice experience. Brett was our docent for the House tour and was very knowledgeable about FLW and the building itself.

You are given a map so you could walk the grounds yourself but our guide Jensen led us to the protected terraces during the height of a rain storm for an unexpected experience. BTW, they have umbrellas for everyone to use.

The 1.5-hour tour is a fascinating look at this extraordinary home. There is ongoing conservation work so there is scaffolding in place but it does not diminish the visual impact.

Due to recent rain, there was a high volume of water flowing under the house which added to the auditory and visual impact for a full sensory experience.

There is a $20.00 fee per person to do the self guided tour. There were so many workers around to answer any questions that we had that I feel that there is no need to book a guided tour. You start at the visitors center and walk down a very scenic walkway to the house. The grounds are beautiful! Could not enter the house due to Covid which is a bummer but you can see inside through the windows. Very cool how the house is built right in to the rocks.

Buying a ticket for the timed tour in advance made it so easy to get in & visit. The story of how the family used the house is a fascinating bit of trivia. It's a lovely design but of course so impracticable unless you have a full time staff. Take the time to walk around the outside of the property. The home & it's property is beautifully maintained in a natural way. Wear good shoes as there is a bit of walking.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, set amongst a beautiful, wooded landscape southeast of Pittsburgh is a must visit. I won’t go into too much more detail about the house and grounds as there’s lots of prose out there, but suffice it to say that it was a wonderful experience and very enjoyable . The only glitch- parts of the house and terrace(s) were undergoing maintenance that’s scheduled to be finished in 2026. Not too inconvenient but the house doesn’t look exactly like the iconic photos at the moment.

Ps - make sure you book a guided tour ahead of time to make the most of your experience and leave plenty of time to walk the lovely grounds.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece is more impressive in reality than any photograph conveys. Approached by foot through the woods while the tour guide explains the history, the family, the site the house suddenly looms before you. Almost unbelievable, the cantilevers defy the steep terrain, still looking good after 70 years. Reserve your tour early, the earlier in the day the better, less crowded. Great tour guide! We bought the first tour of the day, 8am, months in advance. Allow plenty of time to arrive...twisty mountain roads are slow. Sooooo worth the cost and time.

Very interesting tour, definitely do the interior tour. The House and grounds are both very impressive. The Drive in is also very scenic. Highly Recommend.

This place is magical if you like Frank Lloyd Wright or modern architecture. The one hour tour is packed with detail and sights. Unfortunately, you can’t take photographs of the entire but with many small surprisingly narrow spaces, it would be difficult. The ceilings are low, designed for a 5’8” man - just like the architect! Built in furniture and cabinetry were in amazing condition. The views, light, and use of natural material bring the outdoors inside. Highly recommend trekking to this remote site!

We reserved our tour a couple months in advance, as we wanted to do the early morning tour which allows photography. It required getting up early to get there as the hotels are not particularly close by, but well worth it. Our tour was about 2.5 hours, and the guide gave excellent information about all the minor details one would have missed on a shorter tour. Expensive, but very worthwhile. There is a very recent visitor center, cafe, and large gift shop.

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions we were only able to take a self guided tour of the grounds. There were plenty of windows to peek in and see some of the rooms. Just driving on the Highway up to the house and you see the sign at the entrance you know you are going some where special, the drive back to the property, the visitor center was also stunning, the path to the house...everything was perfect! The docents were very knowledgeable and kind. We heard it is popular in the fall with the colors and all but late summer with the wildflowers was beautiful.
We will be back.

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It is truly the most magnificent treet for your mind and your eyes . From the very first time you see this place you will be stunned and probably have to stop dead in your tracks like I did. See every thing here even if you only take the grounds tour (like I have many times ) you won't be disappointed. Another must see is the store,check for their hours because they do close on certain days of the week. One last thing look at , the back of the Falling water stone sign in the parking lot path entrance you will see a fossil of a tree.

We have talked of going to Fallingwater for years but we finally made it happen! It is recommended to purchase your tickets ahead of your visit and I would agree with that. We were there mid August after many schools had started back and we were there on a weekday … and it was still quite the busy place. They allow 14 on a tour and have groups leaving about every 10 minutes. The rooms in the house are not huge so they have to keep the group sizes appropriate for the house. We were group 5 and when we finished and got back to the Visitor Center, they were calling for group number 15 … and that was around 11 am! The house was amazing to see! You will be on your feet walking and climbing stairs for about an hour … not strenuous but lengthy if you are not accustomed to it. Once the tour is over, you are free to tour the grounds. It is in that time that you can walk on the gravel path that leads you to the iconic view that you see in photos. This was a delightful visit. The staff are accustomed to dealing with tourists and do a good job. As it states on the website, only small purses or wallets are allowed as well as your cameras/phones. No backpacks or larger purses because things in the house could get broken. Speaking of cameras, you can take pictures only on the first floor of the house and on the outside. We noticed several people that brought small lunches with them to eat at the tables in the visitor center just outside the cafe. The parking lot is not far so you could walk back to your car and get your lunch. The cafe also has some ready made sandwiches, chips, can and bottle drinks available. There is a nice gift shop in this same area as well as a bathroom (the only ones available for your tour). The website also states no food or drinks (including water) are allowed on the tour. And do not bring an umbrella either … if the weather calls for one, they have some to provide for you to use while there. Oh, one other thing to note … they do provide ear pieces to wear on your right ear so you can easily hear your tour guide. They work fine if you wear hearing aids, too. If you wonder about going to Fallingwater, I highly recommend it!! We spent about 2 hours here, including the things to see at the Visitor Center, the actual tour, and walking the pathways on the grounds for a little after the tour.

Visiting Fallingwater has been on my bucket list for a while and I finally went. What a great experience to be able to see this great example of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The home is nestled in the Laurel Mountains with beautiful trees, and nature all around. I cannot imagine what it would have been like to stay and vacation there! It is hard to believe it was built in the late 1930's. There is a lot of walking when you visit and very difficult for people who have to use a walker, wheelchair. Also no ideal for children. I would love to visit the home in the Fall to see the beautiful colors of Fall.

We went to visit this house and property because a friend was so keen to do so. What an interesting place! Outside tours only are allowed due to COVID. You can peer in the windows and get a sense of the indoors. Frank Lloyd Wright was ahead of his time with this structure which used materials from the area and blends so well into the landscape. After the 1 hour tour, we grabbed a sandwich from the cafe and hiked the various trails. It was a wonderful day.

Just a stunning work of architecture in a phenomenal setting. Our guide Phillip was friendly and knowledgeable
. Always happy to answer questions.
They are timed tickets but expect to wait extra time before you are called for your tour.
Do not expect to get in without a reservation. Our tickets were $36.00
And we felt like we got our money's worth.
At the end of the tour another employee came out and gave a sales pitch about donations and membership which we felt was tacky.
Overall very glad to have visited.

It has been one of our long-time dreams to visit Fallingwater, regarded as one of America’s most favorite and top architectural masterpieces. We are really glad that we got to visit and tour the Fallingwater house in September. It was a rainy morning when were there, but that even made the house more beautiful with rain water running off the canopied walkway between the main house and guest house, and lots of water flowing in Bear Run under the cantilevered terrace. It was amazing hearing the house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the mid-1930’s and completed in 1939. The Kaufmann family (owners) spent weekends here between 1937 and 1963.

Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the design and construction of the house, leading us through its many cantilevered levels. She told many interesting stories about Mr. Wright and the Kaufmanns. After the house tour we had lunch in the café at the visitor center, and enjoyed the gift shop.

We did not particular care for and were surprised about the group solicitation, after the tour, to join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (owner the house and operator of the tours).

Visited the Frank Lloyd Wright (architect) designed home for the Kaufmann family. Beautifully built and landscaped with the surrounding nature and waterfall -- breathtaking. House itself was smaller than anticipated but nonetheless. Walk around the ground was wonderful. If going during peak season, make sure to reserve the house tour in advance as there may be a wait if you drop in that day, though there's plenty to see on the grounds as you wait for the house tour.

As phenomenal as I dreamed it would be. FLW's foresight and talent are on beautiful display in Fallingwater; so wonderfully preserved and honored by its caretakers. Guided tours provide all the background you need to appreciate this amazing site. The grounds are also lovingly kept. This vision of a place is well worth the visit.

I was here on a lovely fall day and my visit was even better than I expected. Our guide, Ken W., was absolutely wonderful. He kept us so interested and hanging on his every word! I could’ve listened to him talk for much longer than the tour. The tour itself took about 1 hour, and we spent another 30-40 minutes combined looking through the gift shop and walking to “the View” to see the most iconic view of the house. I lived in the Pittsburgh area for 4 years and I’m glad I finally made it out here on a visit back. I’d really recommend a tour here especially in the fall.

As an Architect and big fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, I always wanted to visit the world heritage site, Fallingwater. What a beautiful house! Modern in every way given that it was designed in the 1930s. It would still be modern if designed today. The impressive river that flows through the house was captivating! The house itself was a cast in place concrete marvel! All the balconies are cantilevered over the river with a ledge acting as a counterweight. Wright was a organic architect in every way. The way he blended the outside with the inner space was beautiful, although modern building codes would not allow some of his innovations such as balcony walls that were very short to allow the forest an unencumbered view from the interior. This is a visit worth taking!

Stunning, beautiful, different. Be sure to book a tour online for an early slot before going since it gets crowded by early afternoon and avoid the gift shop unless you want to spend a lot. Nice things but pricey. The architecture of the “house” was remarkable and so innovative. Everything constructed had a specific purpose and reason behind it. Walking on the grounds was pleasant and very relaxing. Good views of the house. Driving to the site was great with the fall colors.

If you find yourself in PA be sure to make the trek to see this Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. They offer extensive guided tours and there are staff all around to offer information and guidance. Having studied interior design, I opted for a self guided tour. The whole thing can be done in an hour and to an architecture, design or even nature enthusiast it’s an absolute bucket list item.

Took the house tour on a very hot day in July, there is no air conditioning and it was very uncomfortable. The tour is a bit pricey but it is very interesting and the house is quite amazing. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about subject matter. Highly recommend the house tour but not on a hot day.

The FLW house is Outstanding! The location, design, layout, everything is wonderful! Highly recommend this one-of-a-kind American Home.
Now for the Very Good rating: the house is the star of this show; the getting there from the visitor center was the issue; visitor center is great, well done and comfortable when waiting for your group to be called to walk the 1//4 mile to the home (great walk!) if you are ambulatory; 2 people in our group used walkers and were told they had to walk since they did not go to the shuttle area early. They both had arranged prior to their arrival to use the shuttle, there was no announcement for shuttle users to assemble at a particular area for the shuttle ride!
The person at the assembly area was very rude and not helpful in any way to these 2 individuals, just told them to walk!
The LEAST she could have done was call the shuttle and have it come back for these people…...A great tour except for this rude employee.

We booked the tour weeks in advance. We felt the guide could have provided more information on building of the home and also the home owners interactions with FLW. Also be aware that the visitor’s center is open air. We walked down to see the iconic view of the home prior to the start of our tour. You don’t see it on the tour

Oh my gosh. What an amazing experience and house. The house is so well-designed and the cafe and shop are well organized and designed. The staff was super nice and the bathrooms were too! Joe was an amazing guide and has explicit knowledge of Wright. Amazing experience and I definitely recommend if you are visiting Pittsburgh.

The house is completely covered in scaffolding. If you, like me, have wanted to visit for a long time (and from far away), wait until the renovation has been completed.
Our guide was bored I think...he kept asking what do you all want to know.
The whole experience was underwhelming.

Fallingwater lives up to its hype. Beautiful grounds and an amazing house way ahead of its time. Nothing like it.

This place has amazing reviews for a reason. It is a truly beautiful and remarkable home. Of course, many people picture the classic waterfall view, but Fallingwater is beautiful and varied from every angle. Every design choice was so intentional. My husband and I took the guided tour, and our tour guide Susan was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. Our tour group was smaller, only 6 people, so we all got space to roam and plenty of time to ask questions.

If you have accessibility concerns, reaching out before getting tickets might be worth it. The overall landscape is steep, and the interior of the home has lots of stairs and is rather narrow. I have wide hips; there were moments I was afraid I was going to hip check some of the furniture! However, I don't think this will be a problem for most people.

We had a wonderful visit and our tour guide Gaylen made the adventure so special. Sorry we could not go inside but gives us an excuse to come back.

We were on our way to Gettysburg and had planned on a stop here. You are stopped at the gate and you buy either the grounds tour $10 a person or one of the guided tours. We arrived at 11 and the next tour available was not until 1:30. We were camping so we could not wait. We toured the grounds instead. There is plenty of walking. Lots of steps and gravel paths. We were amazed by the lookout view. Stunning. Dont miss this. The gift shop was well appointed. I ended up getting a pair of socks and a coffee mug. The had magnets $5 to expensive items. Price ranges for everyone. We hope to make another trek here to tour inside.

We stopped on our bike journey from Pittsburgh to DC to spend time in Ohiopyle. Fallingwater is worth the time to visit! Scott was a great tour guide and made the time spent there so worthwhile.

My husband and I toured Fallingwater on a gray, dismal and rainy fall day. We enjoyed the grounds, the excellent care for our comfort (they provide umbrellas and collection areas inside and out). The house itself was phenomenal, the architecture so forward thinking at the time. Our tour guide a woman from Pittsburgh, knew her information well but lacked a personality that made us feel she cared about us or her job.

Even FLW fans will recognize that his genius as an architect is only matched by his hubris and faulty judgements as a builder. Falling Water is the pure example of this paradox as the space and setting is truly brilliant - and the scaffolding is nearly gone from the latest costly preservation effort. We finally made it to this mecca and were so happy we did. What surprised us most, however, was the outstanding art collection that remains as part of the Kaufman's passion and their son's conservation. Root for a nice day as the grounds are as stunning when you "in them" rather than connected to them thru the perfectly arrange window and verandas.

One of the best home tour experiences ever. The key to a successful visit to Fallingwater is to book the hour-long home tour well ahead of your visit. Two reasons. First, the number of visitors to the house and grounds is very carefully controlled. I suspect that a visitor would not get in the house - and perhaps not onto the grounds - unless they had booked a tour. Second, our tour guide/docent was brilliant. She was on top of every fact and question that our group (many of whom were architects and others who had read a good deal about the house ahead of time) could ask. She was both knowledgeable and friendly. We could hardly believe that an hour had passed when our tour concluded. By the way, we felt that the tour was very reasonably priced and worth every nickel. The home is spectacular. Both its architecture and the history of how it came to be built by the Kaufmann family are fascinating. There is a reason that a Fallingwater visit is on many bucket lists. Don't miss this.

Didn’t disappoint. The one-hour tour was good. It does get a little crowded. Make sure to spend time on the public trails around the house to enjoy different views. If wearing sturdy shoes walk out on the paradise overlook trail for a spectacular view. We also went across and down the road to the Bear Run conservancy and walked the yellow loop.

We’re leaving the east coast soon and this was at the top of the bucket list. Totally worth it! Rod was an awesome tour guide. We did the extra long tour and it was absolutely worth it. I’d come back in a different season just to see how the house fit into the environment in a different time of year.

Everyone needs to tour Falling Water. It is a beautiful home and such a masterpiece of Frank Lloyd Wright. Because of Covid and their restrictions , we weren't allowed in the home. You can go in the home on Kentuck Knob. You still are able to enjoy the home and see through the windows the decor. It is amazing and nothing like it. We had an 18 month old with us and he was able to go with us to see the house from the outside.Normally children 6 and under aren't allowed.

What a beautiful and serene place to enjoy a delicious meal. Absolutely love everything about this place! The food was great and the atmosphere was just spectacular. The staff took such good care of us. We had the brunch and then went on a tour of two of the houses. It really was a great way to celebrate my birthday. Thanks so much for having such a beautiful place for people to come and enjoy!

Great time visiting with my business partners. Perfect spot for an outing with a bunch of building nerds.in addition to the house the grounds are pretty incredible to explore, and it was nice place to be outside and have a little lunch or snack.

Besides the shock of the cost, there were no available spots for the house tour. We opted for the grounds tour which was still steep in price but nice enough. We did go on the very long walk to see a Vista which was a bit disappointing. Being from Ontario in Canada, we have much more scenic vista's not requiring an hour hike. We are also close to another FLW designed house in Buffalo Needless to say, I don't recommend the long hike.

We did the sunset tour which included Hors d'oeuvre. I was in awe at seeing the house, the setting, the interior, the grounds. The tour was excellent. The hors d'oeuvre portion of the sunset tour was a huge disappointment. They provided water and sparkling water (no soft drink options). You could bring your own wine.

$20 is kind of expensive, if you cannot go in and see the details. It's worth it to join a tour and listen to the detailed explanation.

The extensive grounds are very pretty and we explored a little waiting for our tour. The timed ticketing for the tours worked well and kept the crowd dispersed on the property. We chose the guided architectural tour which ran an hour or just over, which was even time to see the house.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. A complimentary audio headset was included in the cost but wasn't essential (luckily since my earbuds were defective).
The construction of the house was quite an achievement, which I appreciate as an engineer. I did not think it would be a comfortable place to live however. The walnut woodwork is beautiful but unending. I'd prefer more variety. Same with the stone floors.
There are some low ceilings due to construction requirements which is understandable. However the hallways are both low ceilinged and narrow, which we were told was a deliberate design choice but I found uncomfortable. The whole house felt smaller than the advertised square footage.
The Wright designed furniture pieces looked very uncomfortable also, low to the ground and straight backed.
Wright's disdain for window treatments even in the bedrooms would be unacceptable to me, as I don't want to wake with the sunrise.
At the end of the tour, our guide turned us over to another gentleman, before collecting the audio units, and we got a rather long sales pitch to become a Friend of Fallingwater. I didn't see a reasonable way to ditch the audio unit and leave so that whole process was annoying. Not a good way to finish a visit.
My overall impression of FLW's work (this is the only site I've visited) is that form was more important than function (not the way an engineer like me thinks) and I would enjoy it more at a distance than up close.
Note that children under 6 are not allowed in the house so families with young ones have to plan accordingly.

I was very impressed with my experience visiting Fallingwater. I originally was going to cancel my trip to Fallingwater with friends that are architects. For them it is like going to Mecca to worship Frank Lloyd Wright. It is nearly a 6 hour drive from NYC. We had only 2 days to do it. It turned out to be well worth it. We had 3 hours there including a detailed hour guided tour of the inside. One added interesting experience was the Flight 93 9/11 memorial in Shankesville, Pennsylvania is only 25 minutes away from Fallingwater. It is worth taking a side trip there.

Word of advice, if you are looking for a tour of the inside of the house, book well in advance. We took the self guided tour since there were no vacancies on the guided tour. The self guided was only $10 cheaper and you do not have access to the inside of the house. You will follow a map to the house and all of the look out areas. If you have a choice, avoid the self guided tour and choose the guided tour. In all honesty, I think the price of both tours is a little steep for what you get.

I've been to Fallingwater several times. This wonderful house on top of a waterfall is Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece and a must-see American architectural jewel. But this visit left a lot to be desired. The house can only be toured via guided tours. The standard one is $42/person for a one-hour tour, which you'd think would be a premium tour experience. But it was not, for several reasons. First, most of the exterior of the house is currently covered with scaffolding as the house is being renovated and restored, which detracts from the viewing and visiting experience. Second, the tour guide - who acknowledged she had only been working there for a few weeks - had unimpressive knowledge about the house, its furnishings and FLW's architectural hallmarks. I understand that renovations are necessary to maintain the century-old property and that good staff is hard to find (though it is surprising to me that there aren't knowledgeable students or retirees eager to work at a prestige site like Fallingwater). But if the operating foundation can't provide full access to and unobstructed views of the site and a tour guide with appropriate expertise about such a famous place and architect, it should not be charging the full price for guided tours.

We have visited several structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and have found each fascinating. Our visit to Fallingwater was a long-awaited experience. I booked reservations for the architectural tour a few weeks in advance. Since our tour was one of the first of the day, we arrived early when few people were present and had the luxury of strolling the grounds for views of the house. May was a good time for us to view the exterior of the house with fresh foliage on the trees and plenty of water flowing in Bear Run River.

Our tour guide was friendly, pleasant, and informative. We appreciated the headsets that allowed everyone in the group to hear her as we walked the grounds and through the house. We were allowed to take photos on the first floor but not on the second floor due to the size of the group in the tight quarters. After the tour, we were free to wander the grounds at our leisure. Considering the cost of maintaining the house and grounds, the tour is priced well for this unique, historical treasure.

A truly extraordinary visit. I recommend it to everyone even to those who are not passionate about architecture. We opted for the basic lap of the interior and it was still very satisfying. All well very well organized. I suggest choosing the first tour in the morning to visit the interior in peace The tour however is well organized with small groups so there is never too much crowd.

We booked the Fallingwater Guided Architectural Tour – Brandon was a phenomenal tour guide. We learned so much about FLW, his architectural style, and how he incorporates nature into his designs. Brandon answered every question we asked – he was extremely knowledgeable about FLW, the history of Fallingwater, and the surrounding area. Brandon also made sure everyone was comfortable walking up and down the various staircases. We took the shuttle to the house instead of walking. The shuttle driver was very friendly and helpful. All the staff we encountered at Fallingwater were very friendly and helpful. It was a wonderful way to spend the day learning about FLW and Fallingwater.

A must-see for Frank Lloyd Wright aficionados and anyone else interested in a most unique experience. Make sure you allow time to tour the grounds after the tour for all of the exterior views and surroundings.

If you don't have a tour and can only do a self guided grounds, forget it. Nothing is marked on the trails. Beautiful place but not knowing where to go ruins it.

If you are eager to contract an illness, this may be the tour for you. The house and property are stunning and well worth the time and expense to see, but the way the tour was done felt unnecessarily uncomfortable. On several occasions, the tour guide forced everyone into cramped spaces, not allowing people to socially distance, despite having the space in the room to do so. At one point, she wanted us all to stand in one corner of an already small office, so she could demonstrate opening a window.

My husband & I did the tour of the grounds & the inside of the house & guest house. The grounds are beautiful! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable & it was a very comprehensive tour. Highly recommend for all Frank Lloyd Wright fans & lovers of organic architecture!

If you like modern design, if you love architecture and you know US famous architects, you should visit this exemple of modern design done at the 30THs.

It takes a little planning to go and visit this different home out in the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania. Hard to believe right, but true. It is located in a beautiful forest-Bear Run Nature Reserve and near Ohiophle. We choose to stay overnight at the closest place available, and booked online-I believe it is the only way one can do this; you have a few tours of the home to choose from, and they are booked up rather quickly. We were lucky enough to have perfect weather and the car ride there is unbelievable. Beautiful area, and unbelievable to see this unusual place that Wright designed. It does need some work done, though and they ask for donations at the end of the tours. The gift shop was well stocked and plenty to spend your money on.
There is a little walk to the site, so plan if you need help. It is available, but you must plan.

In addition to walking to the house, there's some walking trails available--so I was glad I had a good pair of sneakers on. Touring the house requires walking a number of steps and I saw no handrails/banisters (I was surprised at this), and the steps/floors are all of stone, so keep that in mind.

Fallingwater is a UNESCO world heritage site located in a rather remote small town southeast of Pittsburgh. The visitor center is a nicely designed hub-and-spoke wooden structure with a museum, restrooms, cafe, gift shop, and more as the spokes. Tours are carefully orchestrated to allow large groups to proceed through the Frank Lloyd Wright home's narrow halls and staircases without interfering with each other. Groups are given small earpieces to allow guides to continue to communicate though in different rooms - the system worked quite well. The house was very impressive. Though built in the 1930s and now a bit dated, the cantilevering over the waterfall, plunge pool and pond, and expansive use of built in storage and furniture was ahead of its time. Our guide, Susan, was knowledgeable, but lacked the personality and humor that set guides at other attractions apart.

I studied architecture, so naturally Fallingwater was on my bucket list.

Depending on where you are, you may have a long drive to Mill Run. We actually stayed nearby in order to visit in the morning. We arrived, as directed, prior to the tour. Our group included 14 people. Theresa was a fabulous guide, very knowledgeable.

We recently visited two homes designed by Frank Llyod Wright in Manchester, New Hampshire. We knew we would be coming to see the two in Pennsylvania as well. The first one we visited was Fallingwater, which was a home designed in 1935 for the family of Pittsburgh department store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann. It was their weekend home from 1937 until 1963, when the property was donated to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy by Edgar Kaufmann Jr.

We started in the ultra-modern Visitor’s Center that was designed to blend into the nature of the land. Our guide was Michelle, and she really had an in-depth knowledge of the property. She made the home and the land come alive for us. We took the shuttle bus driven expertly by Jean from the Visitor’s Center to the house. The house, set amid 5,000 acres of natural wilderness, is constructed of local sandstone, reinforced concrete, steel, and glass. It juts out over a waterfall on Bear Run, appearing as naturally formed as the rocks, trees, and rhododendrons which surround it.

The interior has cantilevered desks, earth-toned built-in sofas, polished stone floors, and large casement windows which allow the outdoors to pour in. It still looks as it did when the family lived there - the only remaining great Wright house with its setting, original furnishings and artwork intact. Certainly, the setting was stunning and the house unusual in design for its time. Photography was only allowed on the exterior and the first floor of the house. We did feel that the property is in real need of refurbishing. We could see some workmen working on the foundation of the house.

Being an admirer of architecture and FLR I take every opportunity to personally see his work. I had seen many pictures of Fallingwater but was blown away nonetheless. The house is placed right on top of a waterfall, it is designed to become part of the natural environment and built with local materials. But it is also a functional and beautiful place to live that looks modern but timeless at the same time. The nature around it is amazing and makes for a relaxing experience. We went to the Bear Run reserve afterward for a picnic and some hiking. Outstanding experience. We thought the conservancy did an excellent job keeping visitors safe.

Our family was in western PA for a weekend last month. My wife thought it would be nice to visit Fallingwater to see the outside of the famous house. We looked up their website and it said they offer day passes which sounded perfect. I called to make sure they had day passes available that day before driving the 45 minutes, but were told at the gate that they didn’t have any parking right now and to come back in an hour. So we headed down to Ohiopyle State Park to hike and explore for a few hours. It was Buckwheat festival in Ohiopyle so we decided to have lunch in town. When we drive back to Fallingwater, we got the exact same response and were told to come in an hour or two. Sensing that this was their standard reply for the day if you had not booked a tour, we headed back to our hotel. Doubt we will make the trip out the area again since not interested in whole tour.

Very disappointed with my experience at Fallingwater.

Purchased “self-guided” tour tickets due to guided tour being being booked out 5+ weeks in advance.

The main house and guest house interiors are not open to those on a self-guided tour, which was unfortunate but expected.

There are no placards describing points of interest about the family or architecture. There is no option for a self-guided audio tour as is offered at other house museums (such as the cottages in Newport, RI). There is space to glance inside the house interiors, but no description of what guests are looking at.

Came away from this experience feeling cheated out of $20, learning very little about the Kaufmann family and the architecture.

Advice to guests:

The guided tours are booked out 5+ weeks in advance, and are a non-negotiable for enjoying the experience at Fallingwater. Do yourself a favor and only come for a guided tour, which would be well worth the price.

Advice to management:

Do not sell self-guided “tours” that do not inform guests about the house, family, and grounds. Either eliminate this option or choose audio devices/placards to give guests an educational experience.

As per the title. I have always dreamed of visiting this fascinating location.
Absolutely met expectations!
Simple online booking. Convenient free parking directly in front of the lobby entrance where there is also a refreshment area, a gift store, bathrooms etc.
After a quick check in, you will be given a map of the park. In a few minutes on foot via a simple path you can access the house/Villa... the rest is indescribable... I'll just attach a few photos!
UNMISSABLE IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA

THERE IS NO PLACE ON EARTH LIKE FALLINGWATER.

The genius of Frank Lloyd Wright has created a place of transcendent beauty.

If you love architecture then this is a MUST-SEE.

Monumental on the outside--seeming to float over a waterfall. Warm and surprisingly cozy on the inside, this one-of-a-kind UNESCO World Heritage site is even more spectacular in person than it is in the photos you've surely seen.

The tours are very well run with a knowledgeable guide who tell you the history of the house and people involved.

Good in all weather--I visited in the rain and it was still magical! They kindly provid umbrellas!

Lots of walking--or small vehicles can take you to and from the house.

GO SEE THIS ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL!

If you’re debating a visit, hear me out.

Disclaimer: I’m not much a fan of architecture, especially anything seemingly modern, but I do like history and nature. Still, I went to Fallingwater while visiting my mom and expected to be a bit bored but content. Dang— I was wrong.

I was very pleasantly surprised to find the tour framing the home as a place that was lived in, then incorporating the family stories into the broader background of American history. The house gained relevance, rather than just being an interesting piece of art. Speaking of art— the artwork and books in this home are Treasures. The stuff of museums resides in these rooms and has been entrusted to the land’s conservatory.

Lastly, our tour guide, Chad, was amazing. Of all the nature park/museum/memorial tours I’ve been on, this was the best guide I’ve had. So shoutout to Chad for his genuine enjoyment, vast knowledge, and good humor.

just a pleasure to see how a creative architect and genius FLW could build a personal residence INTO a beautiful landscape and stream. multiple living grounds are gently tiered into the landscape with gorgeous gardens and walking paths. you can only imagine the conflicts that had to be resolved. W O W

Beautiful and interesting place. Better information about accessibility is needed prior to making reservations as one of our group struggled with the off-road walking and distance. Assistance was only offered briefly once the tour had already begun and before we were aware of the walking involved. Not recommended for the elderly or mobility limited. The house is also currently under remedial work and a large amount of scaffolding is in place, apparently for the next year. It seems notification of this should have been given at time of ticket purchase. Basically there is a need for some transparency at what is otherwise a beautiful site.

Our tour happened in an October rain storm. It was terrific and details were there to see despite the ongoing construction. The house is magnificent. The quest for sponsorship not so good. The price was high but the money shot photo opportunities were plentiful except upstairs. I will be getting a walking stick anytime soon in my retirement.

Beautiful! So glad we took time to tour the magnificent home. One word of caution, I don’t recommend coming here in a 40’ RV. Back in spaces only and narrow roads.

Highly recommend seeing this beautiful place. The tour was made even better by the helpfulness of all the staff. Brian, Scott and Addie were knowledgeable and friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

This place doesn't really need a review. Other than the White House, it's probably the most famous residence in the United States. The architecture is spectacular and very much Frank Lloyd Wright, but the engineering to make it work is incredible as well.

An absolute highlight for fans of modernity. Only with online Reservation you can get to the area, there are different tours. We had the tour incl. house, which is really worth it. Our guided tour of Suzie was very informative and interesting.

We took the more extensive 90-minute tour early on a Thursday morning. At $94 a person, it seems very expensive -- still, how often does one get the chance to visit such an iconic place and be able to tour it in such depth?
We'd stayed the previous night in Connellsville, which thus required only about a 15-mile drive to get to the Fallingwater property in Mill Run. We'd bought our tickets online a week or so earlier, and they were waiting for us at the gatehouse on the driveway in. There is a large parking lot, and a well-organized visitors center that blends in nicely with the surrounding woodland. We checked in at the information window, and waited in the covered seating area for our tour number to be called.
The house itself is some hundreds of yards down a slope. The mobility-impaired person in our party was able to take a small shuttle vehicle down there, while the rest of us along with our guide walked the path to the house.
The tour itself was very thorough, allowing access to all the floors -- from the dungeon at the bottom to the bedrooms at the top, along with a short walk up the way to the lovely guesthouse, and there was no limit on taking snapshots.
What's especially nice about FW is how it remains furnished, by intent, almost as if the family was still living there and might pop back in at any minute.
After the guided tour, one can choose to wander the paths around the grounds -- there are signs to the "View", you know, the famous angle of the house with the waterfall beneath it. Even the overcast day and intermittent rain couldn't dampen our spirits.
At the visitor's center, there are restrooms, some sort of display gallery, and an excellent large gift shop, where we purchased a cookbook by the chef who worked there for the family, as well as a history of the house titled "Fallingwater Rising". There's also a cafe; however, we did not stop in there.
Overall, it was an expensive and time-consuming visit, but the house was a marvelous experience -- it was really something to be able to see it up-close and personal like that.

This was an amazing tour of a unique house. The tour guide was very helpful with all aspects of the tour. The house was amazing and we loved going thru the property. I would definitely recommend to anyone to take this tour and enjoy the grounds. Thank you for an amazing time!

Spectacular place, especially for Frank Lloyd Wright fans. Too many wow moments to count.
Be aware. Children not allowed, and reservations are recommended.

Really a great setting and the design was awesome. They really gave Frank Lloyd Wright a great deal of credit, but I think the builder who actually did the work had to be amazing. We were told Wright only visited the site twice. The builder who put all that into play was awesome and he doesn't get much credit. Still an amazing place!

Amazing home in a peaceful, quiet area. My husband is a big Frank Lloyd Wright fan and since were in the area we decided to check it off our list. So glad my husband wanted to take the walk in the woods to this place. Tour was informative but not overly so. Lovely experience.

Fallingwater is incomparable. It is a little complicated to visit and places to spend the night nearby are not abundant. Having finally made the visit we are only sorry that we did not make the effort earlier. The beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright designed main house constructed over the waterfall and the connecting guest house are much larger than I had anticipated. We opted for an early morning tour which takes about 90 minutes and was well worth the cost. The house and grounds are very well maintained. The charming visitor center houses a cafe, rest rooms and a nice shop. The geography of the area is hilly and wooded and an added treat was the magnificent Pennsylvania countryside with the foliage changing color.

My husband and I booked a Tuesday midday architectural tour on the previous Saturday morning. When we arrived, all tours for the day were fully booked. Weekends fill quickly and far in advance.

We arrived a couple of hours prior to our tour, signed in at the visitor center, wandered the gift shop, visited the gallery, then wandered the grounds, before returning to the visitor center to check in for our tour, which started about 10 minutes late.

Everyone is provided with an earpiece in order to be able to hear the tour guide even when he's out of sight. My husband wears a hearing aid and, although highly encouraged by our guide, he declined the gadget. He had no difficulties hearing the guide at any time during the tour.

Photos were allowed outside and on the first floor only. No photos allowed on the terraces, upper levels, or in the guest house.

The tour lasted about an hour and 10 minutes including the membership presentation at the conclusion.

Questions are encouraged and welcomed. With our guide, it seemed like we learned more about Wright's architectural style as a result of the questions than he would have volunteered as part of his presentation.

Wear comfortable shoes, especially if you plan to wander the paths (which I highly recommend). Many of the passageways in the home are very narrow, I would carry only essentials and leave unnecessary bags in the vehicle. There is RV parking.

Well, it's over 40 years since a fellow college freshman first showed me pictures of Fallingwater, so when my wife suggested we visit, I agreed. The house is truly impressive, not quite as claustrophobic as other FLW homes. One can really imagine the family enjoying their time at the house, and being drawn out to the many open decks. Spring for the extended tour if you can. Photography is allowed on the smaller, longer tours, plus it's just more personal. The guides are all great, super knowledgeable about the Kaufmans, FLW, and his other works. After the tour, we spent some time on the grounds by the brook, We had a great lunch at the cafe, too.

There are strict entry times, so I suggest you plan to arrive e an hour ahead of then in order to visit all the other amenities there. The house is wonderful to see and our guide was good. But we missed out on a lot by being the last tour of the day at 3:30. The drive there took much longer than anticipated so we I let hax time to see the house. Missed the shop, cafe, and didn’t get a much needed ride back to visitors center.
We stayed at a Comfort Inn in Connelsville,Pa. Half hour away. Hotel was pleasant, adjacent to a river, but there’s not much else in town.

The house itself is beautiful. The tour leaves a lot to be desired. Check in at the parking lot gate house was smooth. The guy there was very helpful and informative. The two women at the tour check in desk, though, not so much. They were involved in a personal conversation and left a building line of customers for around five minutes before offering to check anyone in. Their attitude was very poor and it seemed that dealing with guests in this "customer service" position was an inconvenience. The tour left a lot to be desired as well. The guide provided a brief narrative of each room on we visited and then left it up to the group to ask questions. For the price ($39 per) I was expecting a significant story in each room explaining the design, furniture choices, etc. There was none of that. Maybe it was this specific tour guide since most of the reviews are very good. The tour also seemed very rushed.

Toured Fallingwater on our way to Illinois. Glad we stopped, the place was great. Luckily, we got there early, so had the place pretty much to ourselves. That made the views that much better. The tour was good, but i thought too short. Would have liked to have spent more time inside but it was pretty crowded. The location and the site plan make it all worthwhile.

There is a reason this is considered the finest example of U.S. 20th century architecture. The site is outstanding and the design of the structure fabulous. Every detail of construction was carefully considered. It really is a must see.
You must make a reservation to visit. The reward is becoming part of a small group that is led by a skilled, knowledgeable docent who both informs and entertains. Many thanks to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for preserving Fallingwater and making a visit both possible and wonderful.

I wish I could have gone inside, but there are so many windows that much of the interior is visible anyway. There was no waiting for the self guided tour and I could have taken a guided tour with only a 90 minute wait. I decided I'd wait for the guided tour until they reopen the interior... And hope I am near enough again to go visit.

I would suggest some familiarity with FLWs philosophy and history of your going to take the self guided tour. I think it adds an appreciation and a richness to the tour that would be sorely missing otherwise.

A detail I learned with a bit of research is that this unique and amazing house was constructed in 1930, during the depression, as a weekend retreat.

Being able to wander the grounds are a nice bonus.

The gift shop is open with a limited number allowed inside at a time. Gloves and masks are provided and must be worn. Many items are typical of FLW gift shops.

More than worth the price of admission.

Oh.... And don't forget to go to the guest house!

Fantastic grounds and Tour of one of Americas greatest homes. It is a UNESCO sight which is a bit rare in the USA. There is a bit of walking but nothing strenuous. You can photograph the first floor. And outside the house. The guest house is having a bit of a refurb but you can still tour the inside

I have nothing but good stuff to say about this. I’ve wanted to visit here for years and was finally able to. Two things: book ahead online so you have a reservation and pay the extra for the in-depth tour. You won’t regret it.

This Frank Lloyd Wright home is one for the ages. It is $20 to get in for the self-guided tour or you can pay more for a guided tour. Unfortunately the home is not open for interior perusal but the grounds and exterior are fantastic on their own accord. The breathtaking views, especially with the trees a host of vibrant colors, is awe inspiring. Definitely worth going to see this.

The WHOLE walk, tour, house, and environment was amazing. I love how it's frozen in time. Such a beautiful statement of Franklin Lloyd Wright and what he could do. Just beautiful.

Fantastic architecture, and the regular tour is quite detailed. Everything is pretty much the same since the last occupant turned it over to the conservation trust that manages it. Well, well, well worth a visit

We sprang for the more extensive tour and it was well worth it. The building speaks for itself, but the organization that runs the tours is also very good and contributed enormously to the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I'd been waiting 30 years to see this place and my patience was handsomely rewarded!

We went on a Sunday and had a guided tour. The word “breathtaking” doesn’t do it justice. Due to COVID restrictions we were not able to go inside the house but were able to view the inside from the various balconies. Highly recommend the tour, you won’t be sorry!

Not such a great day. Guest relations have a lot to be desired. It was difficult to get a full sentence out of the phone operator regarding questions about the tour. House was beautiful. Once was definitely enough.

The pictures are lovely but the house in all its glory is special, bigger than expected and much more well preserved. We have now visited a few Frank Lloyd Wright homes but this is the cream of the crop in all respects. The cantilevered rooms and decks, the woodwork and the wide open views...the waterfall which can be heard from any deck or open window. The curving and covered walkway between the main home and guest house is spectacular. Be sure your realize the room where you end your tour was the former open-air garage where the Kaufmann’s parked their cars.

The Conservancy has actually saved this spectacular home from deterioration and from gravity’s pull away from the rocks into which it was built. It had begun to lean out and away from the rock base into which it was built... like the leaning tower of Pisa but they have structurally pulled it back and up with steel bracing and cables. It was a complicated process that required removing stone flooring, installing the cable braces and then putting everything back into place as if nothing had ever happened.

Modern techniques and modern engineering has saved the most beautiful and stylish house ever built in one of the most spectacular settings ever. So cudos to both FLW for the artistic genius and style and the modern engineers for saving it for the future.

The tour is a must...it stresses design and style, materials and recurring shapes and colors...but do ask the wonderful guide about how it was saved when they discovered it was beginning to tilt away from the rock bed.

There are 3 stories of genius at Falling Water:
1...Frank Lloyd Wrights artistic eye.
2...The Kaufmann family’s collaborative ideas and the $$ they spent building it at its spectacular location.
3...The modern engineers and their modern structural techniques who saved the house from cracking apart and sliding down and into the water below.

The landscape around the home is just lovely as well and the trails down to the house and back up to the parking lot/visitor’s center are exceptionally pretty and well kept. Springtime Rhododendron forests, Summer Wisteria and tree cover, Fall Foliage and Winter snow. 4 great reasons to come to Falling Water in all seasons.

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Beautiful house and beautiful property! The guide was very informative and helpful. The architecture is in perfect harmony with the natural environment. The tour is about an hour, but allow plenty of time before and/or after to explore the property. Walk down to the “view” and take photos...but spend some time just talking it all in.

Beautiful place...
We did the self-guided tour (no docent) that allows you access to wander the outside grounds freely. You can also do a guided tour that includes the interior of the home.
There is a lot of walking and it includes steep inclines. However, the paths are wide and there are places to rest along the way.

I’ve always wanted to visit this iconic Frank Lloyd Wright designed house and luckily I had the chance to do so this summer. There’s not much to say other than the vision of this architect speaks for its self.

Partly build over the BearRun Waterfall in SW Pennsylvania, the grounds are open and you can walk around and study the house from different angles. There’s a lookout so you can appreciate the structure in all it’s glory (first pic).

The interior of the house is closed to visitors, but because of the materials and use of glass throughout, you can look into the house without obstruction.

Tickets are easily purchased online. That morning I was running behind and called the number on the website hoping to speak to someone about my appointment time. Sure enough, the phone rang and someone picked up immediately. Jonathan was very helpful and told me there’s no problem if I don’t arrive at my exact booking time, but to give notice if I was going to be over an hour late.

The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the ease of booking online is a plus. I did not not book a tour, but overhearing the tour guides they provided a wealth of knowledge. If you are going with a family, I’d suggest it. I read a lot about the house before hand so I felt I was familiar with the project.

There’s a small cafe to grab a quick bite and coffee if you need.

The drive there is rather lovely. Beware, you’ll probably not have any cellphone service in the area. I was disconnected for about 2.5 hours during the drive there, tour and drive away. Not a problem for me though.

We walked up to the front desk for the tour, I believe her name was Jeanne. She told us we were not allowed to bring in our bags to the tour so we left them in the car. I noticed once the tour began, everyone else had their bags. The tour guide asked us all where we were from and after they asked my bf and I, we said Pittsburgh. Before continuing to the next guest, the tour guide just starred at us and my bf's shirt which said San Antonio. I immediately figured out what was going on - that they thought we were lying and were trying to steal probably because of our sexual orientation. I responded that we were from the Mount Lebanon area so maybe they would stop stereotyping us since that is where we are from. Throughout the tour, we noticed the tour guide watching us extra carefully as if we might steal, to the point I felt very uncomfortable. My bf later said he felt the exact same thing. At the end of the tour, after feeling bad about how they kept mentioning they were financially struggling, I thought maybe we can help out and grab a souvenir because I definitely did not want to come back a 2nd time with their memberships. When we got to the souvenir shop, they denied us entry. Instead of complaining, it wasn't a big deal because I was very underwhelmed, and decided to leave and just write a poor review of my experience.

We are definitely not poor and don't steal. My bf works in law and I am an accountant who was recently promoted again also. It is very hurtful to be singled out because of our sexual orientation - probably because they don't hire our kind in their republican based area of the woods so they just suspect we are all poor. The sad thing is that we are very financially stable and apparently Falling Waters is not right now and are asking for help. Sounds like my best friend Karma is back at it again - they have no respect for who they believe is poor; but it looks like they are becoming poor quickly with their money pit house and are now desperately asking for help. All I got to say is "I hope you don't try bringing bags anywhere you go and that people don't assume you want to steal". Good luck on your not-so-promising future.

Everything has been said and written about FLW's Fallingwater, but when you stroll down the trail and walk out onto the viewing terrace, it literally takes your breath away. It is amazing.
Definitely one of the most outstanding architectural masterpieces of all times.
Due to Covid restrictions we had to purchase timed tickets in advance. We could only get slots for the outside self guided tour, which was a pity......
However, on arrival we asked if there were any cancellations and managed to get on one of the indoor tours!! Lucky us.
The tour was excellent, informative and interesting.
Fallinwater speaks for itself and words are not enough to describe it. Even photos (of which I have attached a few) don't really do it justice. You need to be there!!
Frank Lloyd Wright was definitely a genius and Fallingwater, built in the 30's, still looks modern and original,
Do not miss it!! Put it on you bucket list!!
A Definite MUST!!!

Wanted to visit this for many years! Didn’t disappoint. Your guide was very knowledgeable. Go see Polymath Park - 2 other Wright homes saved from demolition. Not far from Fallingwater

Even though I grew up in nearby Pittsburgh, I had never been to Fallingwater. I had seen photos and thought to myself that those pictures were a good enough idea of the place. I was so very wrong! 50 years later I am in Philadelphia, and decided to check it out. What a magnificent experience! As my husband said, the wilderness and architecture melding together are soul soothing. Do get tickets in advance or you could be turned away from the tours if they are filled. Small groups of about 10 -12 are led by excellent guides. Ours was a patient and delightful, wise architect herself. Shea answered questions and kept the group strolling along, but we did have time to observe each room. There are also hiking trails (with many benches)that are pretty mild and a very very nice open visitors center with a great cafe. Numerous tables avail outside which was nice. Be sure to check out the website as small kids are not allowed. It is a museum residence after all and there are many artworks on tables.. The spaces are tight. There are many stairs as well. A shuttle can transport folks who don't walk too well between the adjacent guest house and the main house, but you can't get away from the many stairs!

The grounds are lovely, and the house is amazing. It is truly a work of art. We loved the area around the house and took many, many photos. Especially unique was the stairway in the living space that went down directly to the falls. It would be opened to allow the coolness of the water to cool the house during a time without air conditioning. Genius!

Wow! Rarely do places live up to their reputations but Fallingwater does. This is truly a masterpiece of architecture. It's amazing to think that it was built way back in the thirties. I enjoyed our tour very much. Our guide was very knowledgable. There were quite a few rules to follow but that is completely understandable given the need to preserve this marvel. I could have done without the upsell at the end of the tour but it wasn't too much of a hardship to sit through and the rest of the tour more than made up for it. The gift shop had some lovely stuff too.

Worth the trip, the grounds were stunning, and you can imagine living there back in the day. So peaceful.

We took the in depth guided tour and enjoyed all of the tour. The guide was informative and kept the information coming. The only negative was the scaffold was still up outside but they did let us know pre-visit.
I enjoyed seeing how well Wright married this house to the hill side. I appreciate all the work that the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy puts in to preserving this great piece of history.

On a recent trip to Pittsburgh, we made a stop at Fallingwater.
If you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, this is a must see. If you are an architecture buff, this is a must see. If you are a fan of nature and architecture combined, this is a must see.
Make sure you get advance tickets for the tour as the tours regularly sell out most days. If you have time either before or after the house tour, stroll the grounds as there are some hiking trails on the grounds.
Definitely a must stop over if you are in the Pittsburgh / western Pennsylvania area.

The famous Fallingwater is a sight to behold. Surrounded by lush vegetation and over 5000 acres of forest, you can see why the Kaufman family chose this site for their vacation home. But be prepared for a long walk, numerous tight and tiny stairs and low ceilings (over 6th- you’ll bump your head). As it is in the mountains, be prepared for 2 lane twisting roads. Buy your entry ticket early- all tours today were sold out.

Just as amazing as first visit. We took our daughter and her husband as the highlight of a short getaway to celebrate their anniversary. They and my wife did the tour and were as impressed as my wife and I were the first time we visited this marvelous structure. I wandered the grounds since a couple of nagging leg injuries made the prospect of the stairs a bit daunting. Just seeing it again was great reminder of the genius of Wright. To look at the hillside and decide to move the chosen home site and then design a structure with no traditional foundation that becomes part of the natural setting is simply amazing. It is especially daunting to ponder the effort it took to build this landmark.

My wife had toured this production of Frank Lloyd Wright back during her college days. After receiving a gift card from our daughter for the holidays, we decided to make a visit. I was surprised at how large the house is. The use of an open plan on the first floor makes the house look more modern (it’s about 90 years old). The water features both within and without make it look very unique. Our guide, Susan, was very helpful in providing background. The grounds are also pleasant to look at.

This house is a masterpiece of beauty and fluidity. Our guide was knowledgeable and answered all questions. The details of the house were breathtaking

An iconic masterpiece of architecture in a beautiful, natural setting. The sound of the water is so soothing. Our guided tour was great, but we wished that we could have spent more time exploring it on our own.

How can anyone not believe this is the greatest piece of architecture on American soil? FLW would certainly agree. Of course his ego knew no bounds. Despite that I marvel at his genius and creativity. Yeah, his engineering skills were less than ideal but regardless of that fact I stand amazed each time I visit. This is my third time here. Unlike the first time when I took the in-depth tour this was only an hour tour due to Covid restrictions. Still, with a very thorough and friendly guide it was more than enough. Every staff member was exceptionally courteous and friendly. In fact we got there an hour early for our tour and they were able to get us on an earlier tour to boot. The Kaufmann family had the dream weekend getaway home. How luck were they?

I'd wanted to visit Fallingwater since first reading about it 50 years ago -- a definite "bucket list" experience! We visited in October 2021 and had a WONDERFUL tour, not only because we were walking through a World Heritage masterpiecek but because our tour guide, Chad, was so very exceptional in every way: knowledgeable, engaging, & enthusiastic. Highly recommended!!!

I've always wanted to see this iconic landmark and it was worth the trip. The house exceeded my expectations and the conservation group that provided the tour was top notch. I would plan it as a long weekend and take advantage of Polymath Park just 30 minutes away. There are beautiful resorts in the area and elegant restaurants. Great for those looking for a cultural weekend experience.

While this is out of the way & you need advance tickets, it's a must see. Our tour guide, Karen, was very informative & friendly. It was a one of a kind experience.

We stopped on our visit to the Ohiopyle area. When we reached we were informed that all tours were sold out. But we could walk through ourselves. The charges are very steep and 20 dollar per person for just a do-it yourself tour of the outside.

However have to say, that the views of the house from the viewpoint are amazing and speaks to the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. The trails and landscaped gardens with flowering rhododendrons were breathtaking as well. It was a bucket list item and am glad we stopped even though the price point was very high.

And for those interested in getting a tour of the house, please book in advance – the tours sell out.

Great tour but the whole outside was covered in plastic for restoration. Was very disappointing. We knew there would be some going on, but it was the entire outside. Might have been better to have just visited the gift store.

We have lived in PA all my life but it took a Pandemic to get back and appreciate nature, the arts, and architectural design of Frank Lloyd Wright. You study in books but make the history come alive by getting out there and experience it. Forget the stuff and make the experiences. You won’t regret it....

The trip to Fallingwater was excellent. The guide made it so interesting and knew everything about the history of this architectural masterpiece built in the 1930's. He also knew little tidbits about the relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and the eventual owners of this home. No questions from the group of 15 people were unanswered. Everything was explained in detail. What an excellent experience!

We choose one of the 90 minute tours beginning at 4:30 p.m. Unfortunately it began pouring during out tour. Nonetheless the guide ended the tour at the house, handed us small, inexpensive umbrellas, told us to make our way back to the visitor center, and promptly disappeared. The rain was coming down in sheets, the paths were marked with small, discrete markers, and they were obscured by the rain. Had it not been for another couple going up some stairs I would still be wandering around the grounds. When I finally got back to the visitor center there was not a soul in sight. It was one of the most scary, unnecessary experiences I have ever had. They truly didn't care whether their visitors got back to the visitor center or exited the property at all. Every last employee had gone home !! I was exhausted, terrified, and very unhappy with this organization.

I brought my cousin who was visiting from abroad. He was not familiar with Wright or Fallingwater but was so thrilled by his tour experience that he did a dance of joy. Staff are friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great time!

We just visited Fallingwater this weekend and were very disappointed in the guided tour of the house. For $60 each, we only were permitted to see the main living area and the kitchen of the main house. Our guide didn't describe or talk about the bedrooms, bathrooms or other areas of the house and she hustled us out of the house quickly. She didn't mention or point out how FLW was way ahead of his time with his ideas and designs. I saw more in photos and videos of the house than I did for this expensive guided tour. Very disappointed. If you go, be sure to go up the stairs, which are to the left of the main entrance to the house, to the two terraces (free) and peek in the windows. You'll see as much as we did on our tour without spending $60 per person to see it. Do your research before you visit so that you are familiar with the history of the Kauffman family and the house's architecture and design before your visit. 5 stars for the house, 3 for the expensive guided tour.

Beautiful grounds and house. House tour was great. Wish we had more time. Our guide, Susie, was great. Tour group size was perfect. Every staff member we encountered were friendly and professional. Visitor Center design was complementary to the house and grounds. Museum store had great items for purchase. Was not a fan of a second guides spiel at the end of our tour. We felt it took away from the awe of the tour. It was classy of our original guide to step away before it was given.

Had a great in-depth tour of Fallingwater.
No doubt this is the greatest example of 20th Century American Residential architecture. Our tour guide was well informed and explained the history of the inception to completion of the building process.

This was one of the highlights of our trip to the Pittsburgh area and something we’ve been wanting to do for a long time. Even with the house being under restoration until 2026, we still really enjoyed the tour and the grounds. The architecture is amazing. We took the 90-minute in-depth tour, and I’m not convinced it’s worth the extra price versus the basic tour, but it did give us full access to the guest areas. I really enjoyed the grandeur of the grounds and the landscaping to show off this UNSECO world heritage site.

Don’t get much for your money. Only get to tour the first level. No reasoning as to why we couldn’t see the other two levels. Tour guide was not very informative. I learned more just by reading Loving Frank.

Always wanted to see this place in person. It did not disappoint in any way. Visitor's center is beautiful. Staff and knowledgeable and helpful. Tour was wonderful, with a friendly and well informed guide.

It's a very special place in every way.

This was a wonderful experience. To see the house, to walk the grounds, to enjoy the ambiance of the woods surrounding the creation of Frank Lloyd Wright was a high point of a trip to Pittsburgh. I would recommend this to anyone!!

Book ahead for an interesting tour. Bring your walking shoes. Worth the stop and fascinating what Frank Lloyd Wright created for a $8000 fee. .

My spouse loved this more than I did. Tour guide was fine but it definitely felt scripted in spots. Short and to the point. Other staff members were very friendly and they seemed well organized. Our tour started a bit late.

Inside was interesting. Lots of original art works, very much a view of how the other half lived.

I thought it was fine. But I am also pretty sure I am missing something here.

Pictures don’t do this place justice. Wright is obviously a genius and our guide clearly knew how to the plain that to us. He was excited about the grounds and history. The only thing I didn’t like was the development pitch at the end of the tour. A one hour tour followed by a 10 minute ask for money. I didn’t let that ruin the enjoyment of the visit.

WOW! Even COVID-19 couldn't put a damper on our visit. The "View" is breathtaking...the grounds amazing...and the on-sight staff was informative and friendly. The history of the Kaufman family and Frank Lloyd Wright's vision for their "summer home" provided an awe-inspiring visit. A definite Top Ten stop to see!

I have wanted to visit Fallingwater as long as I can remember. My husband and I love Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and are supporters of the Foundation. We are retired and travel extensively. I love photography snd i am an avid amateur photographer. We have taken thousands of tours and i have never had a worst tour guide. She seemed knowledgeable enough but what started as merely curt turned into rude, demeaning and abusive. I had two cameras and i am very respectful. Although i may sometimes be a bit careless i do try to be careful. I was taking pictures. My one camera was hanging and she snapped at me. I made sure i held it so it did not dangle. Then i was behind a chair taking a picture and the camera on my neck barely touched the chair cushion. She started yelling at me and when i said i was sorry i would be more careful. She continued to scream “we are done!!!” Over and over. I have never been spoken to like that on any of my tours. She embarrassed me in front of my husband and friends and strangers. I could not even finish the tour i was crying and so upset. Then even worse she stomped past me on the way out with a huffy insincere apology. She also misdirected us and caused another guide to yell at us. I plan on not renewing my membership. Fallingwater should really train their guides to have manners and not yell at guests for minor transgressions.

Wonderful guide. So worth a tour, but make Reservations and be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The nature trails and grounds are just as beautiful.

Fallingwater was a much anticipated visit on our itinerary and it exceeded our expectations. We opted for the somewhat more expensive In-Depth Guided Tour and this was definitely the right choice, both with regard to how much we got to see and our excellent guide. An advantage of this tour was being able to take photos of the interior.

Fallingwater is a building of many superlatives - the amazing waterfall and forest setting, the size of the house and adjoining dwelling, Frank Lloyd Wright's attention to so many design details, and more...

Also interesting, but not expected is the level of challenge in keeping Fallingwater maintained and preserved where the avant-garde use of materials like steel and concrete are not necessarily giving sufficient ongoing protection from water and other environmental conditions. At the end of our tour there was a thunderstorm and downpour which aptly illustrated how much water there could be in this location.

We stayed in Uniontown which as a good base to see not only Fallingwater, but also Kentuck Knob and Polymath Park, along with a stop in Ohiopyle town.

Fallingwater was a must-do on our list, and it was wonderful to visit.

Visited the architectural icon Fallingwater with my wife and it fulfilled every expectation. The house outside and inside is amazing, interior furnishings and plentiful art are immaculately preserved. There were many tours operating at the same time and visitors could remain in the house and on the grounds after the tour. Well worth the pilgrimage.

Fallingwater has always been on my list of places to see. So many times the reality of a place doesn't live up to the expectations. This was not the case here, Fallingwater exceeded my expectations! The tours are well paced, the guides knowledgeable, and the house spectacular!

Fallingwater had been on my "bucket list" for years. So happy to have visited. We took the in-depth house tour which was worth the extra money. We saw parts of the house you don't see on the briefer tour and could take pictures. Our guide "Scott" was amazing. Could even identify plants on the grounds. What was surprising to me was that the original furniture choices of the Kaufmann's (they rejected some of Wright's designs!) were there including replicas of the rugs so you could walk around. And all their art choices are in place. It was fabulous. You need reservations. And note the in-depth tour apparently happens only at the beginning and the end of their day. The visitor center cafe was really nice too; we had sandwiches and salads and lovely cake. Be prepared for there to be some restoration activities with scaffolding. At our visit it was only on the servants' quarters.

Had Millie the tour guide. I was pretty blown away by everything. The visitor center is probably the best visitor center I ever saw, but it is open air. I really wish I could have been able to buy one of those thermos tea pots they had bed side. The round ones. The grounds are far more extensive than I thought and gorgeous. The guest house was excellent. Good questions from the group. Some of the house can't really be seen, but most of it can. It's kinda fragile. It was definitely off the beaten path.

We were fortunate to have a very well educated tour guide. This home is truly spectacular and has been on my bucket list for several years. My daughter's and my bestie made it a dream come true for my 70th birthday. Be sure to make online reservations months in advance of your desired date as they fill up quickly.

Fallingwater has always been on my bucket list and we've tried to drop by on numerous trips to points further north from our home in Florida but never found the time. On this trip, we made a point not to miss it and were sure to book online before we left. We found local lodging, which was convenient and comfortable, and found ourselves at the gate just after 8:00 am. As the staff was on site, and we were only planning on visiting the exterior of the building and surrounding grounds, we were invited in. I want to thank the staff as we found our way to "The View" before anyone else showed up. This gave us so much time to appreciate the surroundings. Beautiful. I know that everyone is familiar with the view of the building with the associated falls, but trust me, standing there in person is so much more. The photos don't do it justice.
After admiring the view (all the signage directs you to "The View", everyone automatically knew what it meant), we walked the grounds and investigated the exterior of the home. The grounds pass allows you to walk around the exterior patio and peer through the windows. That was more than enough for us. If you have the time, as we finally found, be sure to check this truly historic place out. It will be well worth your time.
Enjoy!

We did not want to spend $60+ for a guided architectural tour of the house so we selected the self guided exterior experience for $40. Not worth it. Very little to see. I recommend visiting Kentucky Knob another Frank Lloyd house that is nearby.

Frank Lloyd Wright was a genius! How I wish that other architects understood how to build a home into the environment. I was heading for Ohiopyle and decided to stop here first, and I am so glad. I did not realize that you needed tickets in advance for the house tour. Because they were filled up, I just did the land tour which was impressive enough. The trails could have been labelled better, but I eventually made it down the incline to the house. You are allowed to peak in the windows so, of course, I did. The property was so peaceful. Going back up was a bit of a challenge - rather winded at the top. If you have not read The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, I highly suggest it because the main character was an architect just like Frank Lloyd Wright.

I have wanted to see Fallingwater for many years, but until recently, have never had the opportunity. We were in Pittsburgh for a wedding, and I convinced my husband we should go see Fallingwater on our way home. He was a little reluctant, but I think he understood how important this was to me. The tour is about an hour, and headphones are included so that you can hear the guide even if they are farther away. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and answered a lot of our questions. The exteior of the home is very iconic, but seeing the interior put a completely new perspective on the property. The home is breathtaking and the interior and furnishings were beautiful. Two warnings - make sure you book your reservations early, and there is a lot of walking. My husband recently had hip surgery, and was a little slow walking, but we had plenty of time to catch up to the group. The stairs in the house are a little steep, but he was able to navigate them fairly well. He was also able to take a shuttle van back down from the top of the house to the visitors center. But if you are anywhere near Mill Run, Pennsylvania, make sure you see this masterpiece!

Taking a guided tour was interesting. Our tour guide was okay and offered good information in each section of the house. The structure is stunning as well as the setting. I didn't like the ask for donations at the end of the tour after already spending a good amount on tickets.

Falling Water was a bucket list dream. If far exceeded my expectations. Our guide, Susan, was so knowledgeable and pleasant. The genius of Wright was in every nook and cranny. Small restaurant was perfect and reasonable. Gift shop was pricey. Loved this experience.

I must anticipate that despite being 1 hour behind the booked time they did not have any problems and merged us to a later tour and this is noteworthy and thank you very much indeed. The house is a bit out of the way and needs to be booked, I must say it is not even cheap, but I expected great things. The house actually deserves, certainly in spring or autumn with more abundant water is more suggestive. But it is unequivocal that if you do a tour. the Attraction in the end like or not also and especially thanks to the Guide that you have and ours despite being prepared did not excite me. All he did all the time was repeat what we shouldn't do, it was a nightmare, and when he stopped with the admonitions he went too far on the architectural technician. None of us 4 were satisfied with this visit that reluctantly does not reach sufficiency.

In September 2021, we took an architectural day trip to Falling Water, Kentuck Knob, and Polymath Park. Here's our itinerary and hope it helps others!

8:30 AM - Arrive at Falling Water and check in.

9:00 AM - Tour starts of Falling Water with guide inside the house.

10:00 AM - Tour ends and walk outside around the house.

11:00 AM - Depart Falling Water and drive to Kentuck Knob

11:20 AM - Arrive at Kentuck Knob

12:30 PM - Tour starts at Kentuck Knob with guide inside the house

1:30 PM - Tour ends, walk outside around the house, and take shuttle back to visitor center / parking lot.

2:00 PM - Depart Kentuck Knob and drive to Polymath Park.

3:00 PM - Arrive at Polymath Park and tour with guide 3 houses: Duncan, Balter, and Mantyla.

4:00 PM - Tour ends and depart Polymath Park.

Note: There was heavy rain at times and a lot of the streets don't have lights, so we tried to give as much time to drive between the 3 locations and didn't want to drive at night. We skipped lunch, had an early dinner, and got back at Starlight Bed and Breakfast (highly recommend) at 5 PM. We also had printed out paper directions with photos of street intersections.

Even though this is well off the beaten path, the folks at Fallingwater have done a great job of organizing and managing your visit. The rustic visitor center is well laid out with a gift shop, cafe and restrooms. You have a timed entry ...about every 15 minutes and our group was about 12 people. Our guide was very well informed and added color to the tour. Be prepared to walk and there quite a few steps. The house is in great shape as are the furnishings. One thing...evidently not affiliated with Fallingwater, there is another FLW home about 15 minutes south. KENTUCKKNOB which is available for touring. This does not include the 2 other houses at Pathmark.

It's hard for me to convey why visiting this landmark was so significant for me. I was a lad of 12 when I saw pictures of this house in a coffee table book about Frank Lloyd Wright in a mall bookstore. I remember because I was so drawn to the aesthetic of the building. It initiated my attraction to open living spaces, mid-century modern design, and organic architecture. All these decades later, I made it, and the sight of the house actually made me tingle.

I said tingle, not tinkle. That happened in the surprisingly spacious restroom at the visitor center before the tour. Built in 1935 for Pittsburgh department store magnate Edgar J. Kaufmann and his family as a vacation home, the unprecedented cantilevered construction is a 4 bed / 4 bath that would've been pooh-poohed by the more obnoxious wannabe buyers on "House Hunters". The main house is 9,200 square feet of which 4,400 are outdoor terraces.

Outdoors is where Edgar's worldly wife Liliane threw parties for their friends. However, the key draw of the multilevel terraces was the sound and sights of the Bear Run stream underneath. Except for the Kaufmann's impressive art collection, there is nothing ornate about the two-tone house of light ochre and Cherokee red. The innovative design elements speak for themselves like the glass-enclosed staircase down to the stream.

Given my longstanding desire to come here, I went for the $89 In-Depth Guided Tour which ran well over ninety minutes and gave us full access to the house interior and the surrounding grounds including the guesthouse and the gardener's cottage (now used as staff offices). Our guide Larry did a fine job sharing the history behind all the architectural details of Wright's idiosyncratic design and uncompromising commitment to organic compatibility.

Be aware that the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy started a major $7 million preservation project in 2023 and it's not due to be complete until next year (fingers crossed). The advanced age of the structure had caused leaks, cracks, and corrosion, so repairs are still underway. However, some of the house was still covered with scaffolding with terrace access a bit limited. It didn't bug me though because we're talking about checking off a major bucket list item for me.

Had a wonderful ( 1 ) hour tour (1 PM/ 19 Sep). Lucky to have a very knowledgeable guide with excellent presentation skills. This house is a MUST SEE, even for non FLW aficionados. The engineering and construction methods are beyond belief.

Fascinating house/museum built over the waterfall by Frank Lloyd Wright. Architectural design is quite amazing. The house is surrounded by nature and there are two hiking trails.
I reserved an in-depth tour which includes visiting inside the house. Groups are small (I believe 10 people max) and guides are very knowledgeable. Tour lasts about 90 minutes.
There’s a very nice store that sells high-quality merchandise.
If you are planning an overnight stay, the hotels near Fallingwater are twice as expensive as those about 25 minutes away (for example, in Donegal).
Easy, relaxing way to spend the day.

First trip there. I thought I knew the house and bowed to its iconic status from the vast number of books/pictures/plans I had poured over for years. I was ready for a fairly dutiful slog. I was wrong, and was wholly charmed - fascinated by what I saw and learned. I found a livable family place, beautifully set in the woods, with huge attention to detail, and no pretension.

This home is absolutely stunning! Our tour guide gave tons of information, answered all of our questions. Not only is the house amazing the environment that it sits in is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to return to this beautiful home and it's surroundings!

Was so glad we decided to take the tour. I am 72 and physically challenged and the warning of 100 stairs gave me second thoughts. Decided to try it. Joe the shuttle driver and Addy, our guide, went beyond helpful in helping me complete the tour. Way to go guys! Beautiful home, beautiful surroundings and..... Frank Lloyd Wright. Sensory overload.

My family and I were very excited to visit the house on 5/3/24. However, our tour guide, Sara, was awful. Ruined the experience for us. She mumbled the entire time, barely said anything about the house unless asked, and was very curt throughout the tour. She began the tour by automatically giving everyone ear bud audio devices. They were way too big for my children’s ears, however they needed to wear them because she did not speak loud enough, or even look at people when she spoke. Once back in the car I read the brochure and learned more facts than what she told us. For $200 for 5 people, I would expect a much more detailed and respectful guide. What a disappointment.

Excellent one hour Guided tour of this American masterpiece of design. Wonderful balance of design with nature. Two thumbs up 👍👍

I came to fallingwater because I wanted to see more of Pennsylvania. I am not particularly excited by architecture, but I think I "get it" well enough to appreciate it as an art form.

This home is interesting primarily because of (1) its integration with nature, and (2) its horizontal linear features. Boulders, a stream, and a mountain spring are integrated into the home, all of which are interesting. Both indoors and outdoors, the stone, window bars, patios, and low ceilings keep your eyes going horizontally. Cool.

Some of the amazement is lost when you note that the rebar-and-concrete patios don't look particularly polished. And the patios sag a little, and at some points in outdoor staircases, you see rebar poking through. The horizontal construction creates water issues, and the house feels cold - not necessarily that the temperature will be low when you're there, but it is the type of home that would certainly be cold in winter. It's just not a practical building, it's a piece of ephemeral art.

The tour group scheduling is odd. While you must get tickets in advance (and they will sell out), the time you schedule is not firm. You will show up at the info desk with your ticket, and they'll put you in the next group with a slot. So make sure you check in immediately upon arrival.

And finally, they will make a 5-minute pitch for memberships to a few things at the end of the tour: "if you sign up at the $125 level..." - that was a little annoying. I get that maintaining ephemeral art in perpetuity costs money... but maybe that's a sign that we should allow ephemeral art to be ephemeral.

We finally made it to Fallingwater and it was even more fantastic than I expected it would be. The building, the views, the waterfalls, the terraces, the materials Wright used. It was amazing. The docent did a good job of explaining what Wright was trying to accomplish. The walk back to the visitor's center was a bit challenging. There were quite a few steps to climb. There is a small shuttle one can ask for if walking long distances is a problem. The gift shop at the visitors center had many interesting items for sale. The sandwiches at the Cafe were a bit pricey but very good.

Wow!

Not easy to get to, but so worth it. Make sure you book your tour ahead of time, or it may be sold out.

Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece designed for the Edgar Kaufman family is timeless in its inspiring beauty. You'll learn to "see" like an architect. You may love it or not, but a walk through the home will inspire you to think. The house emerges from and is part of the rock and stream it's built on. The tours are not over-crowded, and the docents are well-schooled on Fallingwater and Frank Lloyd Wright, and they are superb presenters.

Hubby and I both like home tours of any type but especially historic and unique homes. This was a bucket list item for us so we were excited. It exceeded our expectations. We made reservations online for the 2 hour extended tour where we could take photos. Karen was an excellent tour guide. Request her if you can. I was amazed at how she could remember everyone's name and where they were from. We were able to take a quick walk to the bottom of the falls for an iconic photo of the house before other groups emerged onto the terrace and into the frame. Gravel trails so wear proper shoes. No shoulder bags or back packs allowed but cross body bags are. The request for joining of donating wasn't as bad as some have described. We took a form to go over but no one was pressuring us in any way.

We had a wonderful in depth tour of the Fallingwater house. Roxanne (our tour guide) was awesome and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend it.

When you’re walking through and just imagining Frank Lloyd Wright’s thought process for this home is mind boggling.

This was our 4th official pay FLW tour and it was the fanciest visitors center and property. The check in was super easy and the whole operation ran smoothly. The property itself was not to disappoint. The tour guide was good. Our only complaint (and the loss of one star) was because the content was a little boring when there is so much interesting info about FLW and the building of Falling Water. I understand maybe wanting to brush over the traumatic marriage and end of the life of Mrs. Kauffman but even just the story of FLW drawing up the original sketch in 2 hours due to the surprise visit to Talisen wasn't presented. She did mention how Kauffman and FLW collaborated but there was a point where FLW almost quit the whole job. All this additional info could have been presented in a fun way and showed it was more than a "collaboration." Not to mention what about the projected cost versus the actual cost. 4 out of 4 of us felt like this was a different FLW than presented at Kentuck Knob, Oak Park, or Talisen. It was almost a "hero worship" sounding tour than just a honest presentation of more of the history. I think the tour could have been more information and less LOOK AT THIS! Still a must see for any FLW fan!

It's every bit as intriguing as the photos you see on line. Really unique.
You can walk around the grounds outside for free, but it is best enjoyed with a tour that goes through the main house and the guest and worker house. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. There are also walking trails on the grounds through the wooded surroundings that lead to good views. We paid $30 per person booked on line about a month in advance. One of our party has some mobility limits and was not able to get to the upper guest house. They do offer a ride back to the visitor center for those that need it. The number of people allowed in the gift shop was limited, so I was able to skip that. There is a cafe, but we did not eat there.

Came here on a Sunday for a 10:00 a.m. one hour tour. Paul DeFazio was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about the grounds, the Kauffman family, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The houses are incredible with so many interesting and thoughtful details to ensure nature was part of the house. There is a great viewing area as well to take pictures at where you can get the house with the waterfalls in one shot. There is also a cafe you can eat at but it's very expensive. I had a tea and a pork sandwich (didn't come with any sides) for $17 and some odd change. The gift store was nice as well to pick up a nice souvenir. Would definitely recommend the tour and visit. Wear good shoes as you'll be walking a lot and going up and down stairs.

Excellent experience for an art, history, or architecture lover. The tour was fantastic and very informative. You get to see all the rooms in the house and learn about the structure and art. Then you have access to beautiful grounds of the property.

Wonderful visit outstanding tour guide. Amazing home in an amazing setting. What a gem this home is! The history behind the family and the building of the home was very interesting. It’s a must see!

Loved the interior of the Great Room/Dining Room which is the only room pictures are allowed. Interesting history of the Kauffmann's and the land. We try to visit Frank Lloyd Wright homes and have a great appreciation of his art. Enjoyable day but might be too expensive for a rushed experience. Paul lacked people skills at times with all the fake smiles and uncomfortable stares.

We made reservations about two weeks in advance, but could not get the inside tours. We reserved the self-guided outside tour which was still worthwhile. When we arrived the sign said no admission without a reservation as the day was full.

The self-guided tour was fine. The scenery is stunning and make the location of the house all the more impressive. There are docents around the grounds, so even with a self-guided tour you get access to insight and information. The docents were uniformly helpful and pleasant. We also go to overhear parts of guided tours, which added information that we would not have known.

The whole time at Fallingwater was only about an hour, and I don't know that there was a lot more to see or do. A guided tour probably would have extended our stay, but this was a side trip on a journey back to Georgia from Pittsburgh. Well worth going out of our way to see this impressive landmark.

We were told that is a must-do and they were spot on. What an amazing marvel of architecture that works with the land around it. The guides are very knowledgable and full of information on the history, the relationship between the owners and Frank Lloyd Wright and are able to really get you thinking how he did when he was designing and building this absolutely beautiful home. I would love to be able to spend days here enjoying the sounds of the water and nature. What a beautiful gem to visit.

Getting to Fallingwater is not easy: From Madrid to New York, then we flew to Pittsburgh and from there two hours by car on county roads. But of course it is worth 100% and it is one of the visits we liked the most from our trip in USA. All phenomenal organized. We did the indoor guided tour and it is totally worth it. The house is beautiful and the surroundings too. A gem of architecture.

I wish I could give this experience more than five stars. From the time we drove onto the property, everyone we encountered who worked at the site was just fantastic. Just wonderfully friendly and upbeat people. We splurged on a Sunset Tour, and it was excellent. It was a real treat having a personal tour of the property (shout out to our tour guide Brandon, who did an excellent job) and getting to ask whatever questions we had as we toured the site. The house is clearly gorgeous, but there really is something to experiencing it firsthand. I was a little uncertain about what the meal afterward was going to be like, as you don't really get to order ahead, but the choices they presented us with were fantastic (it was hard making a choice), and the chocolate cake is among my top desserts of all time (and I'm a chocolate connoisseur so I've tried a few). It was a special experience, and one we'll definitely remember.

Sublime. The facility is wonderful. A must see, even if you are not FLW groupies like my family. A wonder in architecture in a gorgeous setting. AND Lisa, our tour guide was knowledgeable, interesting and patient with shutterbugs.

We spent about an hour outside the property wandering around and about an hour on the guided tour. Definitely worth doing the tour!

This was one of the items on my "bucket list". If it isn't on yours, change your list. Beautiful and amazing house. Hard to imagine what was going through his head when he created this place. Unreal! Must see! Dont forget to make reservations or you WONT GET IN!

What a treasure! Very well preserved and protected. Excellent tours, excellent visitor center. My only beef was having to wear gloves in the gift shop, which was unnecessary and cumbersome. This is not the beginning of the pandemic before the method of transmission was clearly understood. We have long known that this disease is very rarely transmitted by surface contact.

A trip to Falling Water may impress you with the manner that the house was constructed to complement and fit into the environment. And you may be equally impressed that the tours are well organized and the crowds are managed very effectively. All true. But, for me, I can't escape the fact that I found the house to be not visually pleasing. Those concrete forms, constructed for the admirable objective of maximizing opportunities to commune with nature, are just not attractive and they overwhelm the visual appearance of the house. It is also revealing that Frank Lloyd Wright seemed completely oblivious to cost overruns, steps needed to keep the water out, and then fought with the the Kaufmans and the engineers that recommended steel reinforcement to keep the house from falling into the river. Not really impressed with Wright as an architect.

Amazing piece of architecture in spectacular surroundings. Fantastic tour guide, nice cafe, and lovely gift shop.

The tour was amazing, inside and out. It was a beautiful structure and Chad was the BEST tour guide! We learned so much from him and he was so friendly, with a great sense if humor. He made our trip to Falling Waters a wonderful and memorable experience! Thank you, Vicki & Bonnie

This Frank Lloyd Wright designed house lives up to its reputation: truly amazing. There are several varieties of tickets, some allow photography, some are coupled with a dining experience. The basic tour doesn’t allow photography and lasts an hour. We opted for the two hour tour with permission to take pictures. Tickets were booking about a month out in October, so plan ahead! Our guide was knowledgeable, easy to understand and gave a mix of architectural theory and anecdotes. She treated the guests with respect, even when needing to remind one person not to lean against the woodwork. Be sure to allow time to walk around the grounds and visit the exhibits and gift shop.

Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaged. The architecture was very interesting. Wish we could've seen more of the house, but sadly it's under Repair as usual.

It was so worthwhile taking the semi private tour of a dozen people. More personable attention & detail as we learned more as compared to our cousins who took the less expensive grounds tour. Once in a life time- so splurge & be amazed. We are still talking about what we saw that morni g. Fascinating!

Took the guided tour to enjoy inside the home as well as the expansive natural grounds. Aside from the interesting and unique design of the home, it is filled with history and impressive artwork from well known artists. Guide was very informative and entertaining.
The cafe was a huge disappointment. Out of bacon and super long prep time for a premium price. Eat elsewhere.

Coming here was a pilgrimage for me. I have always wanted to see it, and I made reservations for it when I knew I would be driving back to Massachusetts from Nashville.

It is such an unusual structure, and is truly a masterpiece of art and architecture. Pictures do not really do it justice- you need to see and hear it for yourself.

You do have to book a time slot, and I did about six months prior to going. The guide was very upbeat and knowledgeable. You can walk around the grounds afterwards.

You can definitely stay in Pittsburgh (we stayed at the lovely Morning Sun Inn) and drive to it in about an hour and a half.

We got the "outdoor only" tickets for $15 and I was NOT AT ALL disappointed!!! Still worth it, even if the indoor tickets are sold out!! The visitors' center is awesome. The mini museum there is great. The paths and views are great. There are outdoor guides to talk to you. AND you can look through the windows and see a lot!

This is or should be a bucket list destination.
Beautiful location with walking paths to view the grounds.
It’s worth the time and price to take the tour, the guides were great and informative.
The conservatory has done a remarkable job at maintaining the facilities and keeping Frank Lloyd Wright architecture prominent.

Great nature and walking trails. The house is very unique and interesting to walk around and think about how and why it was designed this way. The folks working here are very knowledgeable.