Fallingwater
Time Needed: full-day
Experience Type: art & architecture, cultural heritage
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935, Fallingwater is a modern architectural masterpiece built over a waterfall. Blending seamlessly with nature, it remains a celebrated icon of organic architecture and one of the most visited private homes ever constructed.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Take a Guided Tour – Step inside Wright’s masterpiece with a Fallingwater educator as your guide. Explore the interiors and stand on the home’s iconic cantilevered terraces.
- Dine at Fallingwater Café – Enjoy a seasonal menu crafted with locally sourced ingredients from the Laurel Highlands. Fresh regional flavors highlight the area’s Appalachian roots.
- Explore the Grounds – Stroll woodland trails, cross stone bridges, and take in breathtaking views of the house as it integrates seamlessly into its natural surroundings.
- Visit the Speyer Gallery – Located at the Visitor Center, this gallery showcases rotating exhibitions highlighting art, architecture, and the creative legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright.
- Stay at Polymath Park – Spend the night in a Wright-designed home. Four homes are open for overnight stays, as well as guided tours, offering a rare chance to live inside his vision.
Recommended Reading: If Fallingwater captured your imagination, explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater: The House and Its History. This book reveals the vision behind the iconic home perched over Bear Run and offers deeper insight into the masterpiece.
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