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Taliesin West

12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 USA

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Opens Thu 10a
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Frank Lloyd Wright is an interesting figure; on one hand, he's a flippin' genius. He was never a licensed architect and was completely self taught. On the other hand he was an egomaniac, although the tours here play it down. The tours are still very informative; you’ll learn that this gorgeous building was originally built as a camp, with no running water or electricity and only canvas covering the buildings. There are so many details here that the tours make sure to highlight, like the petroglyphs he found on the property and incorporated into his design for the space, so it’s worth it to pay attention when visiting.

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“Come see Frank Lloyd Wright's winter retreat!”

Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today it is the main campus of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture and houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.The complex drew its name from Wright's summer home, Taliesin, in Spring Green, Wisconsin.

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Reviewed by
Jon

  • 9 Reviews
  • 17 Helpful
July 30, 2013
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Absolutely amazing! The one hour tour is definitely worth it

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Cindy

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January 13, 2024
Rated 5.0

We were mesmerized by everything this tour had to offer! We just did the self guided tour with the head phones and that alone will make you want more! Every single space is intentional with a clear purpose, from the entryway to the sitting areas. The best part was that you could literally feel the intention as soon as you turned a corner or walked through a door. This man was absolutely brilliant and a tour of this camp is a definite bucket list item!

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Lesli Peterson

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January 31, 2022
Rated 5.0

Taliesin West and its many outdoor spaces were built by Wright and his team, making the home a historical artifact as much as it is an art piece. We think a guided tour here is one of the best things to do in Scottsdale!

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annbertschin

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April 04, 2017
Rated 5.0

Perfectly camouflaged on the hillside, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home/camp and campus is fascinating. We were privileged to have a tour guide, Deidra, who was well versed in all things Frank Lloyd Wright . . . I believe only his children and perhaps his students only could've been more versed in all things FLW. This compound gives interesting insight into the man, the architect, the husband/lover, the mentor and "the greatest architect ever". Check the schedule for the specific tour in which you are interested and purchase your tickets online before making the trek out to Taliesin West.

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angelamdelaney

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August 02, 2016
Rated 5.0

I did the 90 minute tour and it was awesome! Scottsdale is such a cute town, and Taliesin West is gorgeous. The tour truly shows off the talents of Frank Lloyd Wright. Make SURE you wear breathable clothes and bring plenty of water because it is HOT, especially during the summer months.

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Taliesin West

12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, Arizona
85259 USA
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  • Sun - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Good for Cultural travelers. Has a Design vibe.

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