FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!
Description
Fallingwater stands as one of the greatest architectural triumphs of the 20th Century. There simply is no other building like it on Planet Earth. This Masterpiece was recently selected as one of Architecture's Bucket-list inclusions. Pittsburgh's Best Tour Guide will take you to its location astride Bear Run in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains. Along the way you will learn the story of its architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the background of its patron Edgar Kaufmann, and the serendipity which brought it all together.
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A UNESCO World Heritage treasure, the design and construction of Fallingwater presented the world with a styructure unlike any built before. It resuscitated Frank Lloyd Wright's career leading to landmark buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum and the Johnson Wax headquarters. uprooted traditional froms of arcjtecture the world over.s "The Best Example of American Architecture" -American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Pittsburgh entrepreneur and philanthropist Edgar Kaufmann choose this scenic district of the Allegheny Mountains as the location for his family's revolutionary Frank Lloyd Wright-designed "cottage".
The route to Fallingwater takes you along America's Furst Superhighway - The Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll learn the story of its construction including its links to the Erie Canal, Pennsylvania Railroad, Brooklyn Bridge, and Adolf Hitler's Autobahn.
Ten minutes from the entrance to Fallingwater are the scenic Ohiopyle Falls of the Youghiogheny River. You'll pass under the Great Allegheny Passage - the Best Hiking and Biking Trail in the World - to get there.
Ten minutes from Fallingwater, you will pass under the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) the best hiking and biking trail; in the world. Starting in Pittsburgh it travels through the Allegheny Mountains to Cumberland, MD where it links with the C&O Canal Towpath to Georgetown, MD and Washington, DC.
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Departure locations can be customized to accommodate YOUR plans. These include the Pittsburgh International Airport, outlying hotels, and even miscellaneous points such as Interstate/Turnpike Interchanges. Additional charges may apply to these locations.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 9 years
- This Tour does NOT include admissions to either Fallingwater
Reviews(33)
We chose the excursion because we did not have our own vehicle and applications cannot be used. The guide, a friendly person with knowledge, was very elderly, in an old and dirty car, driving at high speed. They should take these details into account when choosing suppliers. The visit to the house, which we had to arrange on our own, was very interesting. Additionally, the place and the surroundings are beautiful. I do not recommend booking the trip.
My guide was sensational, full on and very knowledgeable. He mixed a number an events and people to create a dialogue which covers the subject matter you are wishing to know about. Additionally, the historical backdrop of USA in the region supplied a further contextual scope.
Need to book your own tour Before booking Viator's trip. Not knowing that made the whole process difficult
Something I have always wanted to do and didn’t disappoint…. Except for maybe the scaffolding but you can forgive that. An amazing building and the in-depth tour is really worth it. George who drove us there was a real character with a wealth of knowledge and laughs to go with it.
Amazing & unique house built over a waterfall. The tour guide did a great job providing information. The operation was well organized including the visitor center, parking, and gift shop. The location is 90-minutes outside of Pittsburgh, so a bit of a drive to get there. The gift shop had some neat items, but is fairly expensive.
Leave the driving to George Debolt who can keep you entertained with the history of Pittsburgh and why it is so cool all the way to Fallingwater and back to your hotel in Pittsburgh. You will need to arrange seperate admission to Fallingwater which is so worth the visit. It was a memorable trip.
Always a fascinating place to visit and see. A very unique building that any body that likes architecture should see. Nor cheap though and book ahead.
The house was amazing, Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour if you are a fan of FL Wright. Definitely wear walking shoes as lots of gravel paths to the house and lots of stairs up and down. Wouldn't do tour if in wheelchair or not an avid walker.
Wonderful place, great guided tour, book in advance as they fill up and have limited guided tours. We had a morning tour. Fallingwater was a bucket list item for me and it did not disappoint. Loved it so much and would love to return in the Autumn, the landscape must be stunning just like this home. Staff at the check in was great, nice open air check in/gift shop/snack shop/exhibit. Tip: be sure and use restroom before the tour.
A city that is partly preserved as old in the center and that takes care of its architecture, there was not much movement, the day was very cold
