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Taliesin West


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 107 attractions in Scottsdale
Traveler Description:
Take a guided tour through world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter retreat and studio, which exemplifies the principles of design he was...... more » Take a guided tour through world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter retreat and studio, which exemplifies the principles of design he was famous for. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Educational site, Historic home, Museum, Art gallery, Historic site, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, City walk sightseeing
Address: 12621 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Tel: 480-860-8810

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5 of 5 stars
johnthecook   12 contributions
salt lake
Oct 28, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

No wonder Wright is considered one of the world's best architects! Take the 1.5 hour tour. more

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5 of 5 stars
ginquilts   4 contributions
Colorado Springs, CO
Oct 8, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

We took the 3 hour in-depth tour at Taliesin West. It was fascinating. Talking to people who had been students at Taliesin both under Frank Lloyd Wright's tutelage and after his death brought new insight into the life of this American icon. The architecture, gardens and art work that is seen throughout Taliesin West was so imaginative and stimulating. If... more

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5 of 5 stars
hotelsnob96   31 contributions
Northern Virginia
Jul 14, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

This is a great place that Frank Lloyd Wright designed with so much in mind. Once you take the tour, you'll realize all of the innovations! But, even when you're driving up the hill and look over Scottsdale/Phoenix, you'll be at a loss for words! And, Jason, the Über-Tall tour guide was awesome. He knew so much about the property... more

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5 of 5 stars
denverfargotulsa   54 contributions
Sterling, Virginia
Jul 13, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

The scenery and being able to see most of the valley is wonderful, but the tour was the best. Jason, the really tall tour guide, was able to share such amazing experiences. The bookstore is also very great. Scottsdale's must-see attraction! more

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4 of 5 stars
schnedavid   31 contributions
St. Louis, MO
Jun 8, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

There is not a great deal to see and do in Scottsdale but play golf, lay in the sun, go to a spa, shop and eat. Locals say "there is not much culture here." A visit to Taliesin West - a piece of culture - is interesting, informative & worth while. At the same time TW is surprising for a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jazzgeek   5 contributions
Seattle
Jun 6, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

While the admission for the 90 min tour may seem high, it's totally worth it. You learn a lot about Frank Lloyd Wright and get to see his work up close and personal, walking through where he lived, worked, and entertained. Taliesin refers to itself as his 'living lab' and it's where he could try out his ideas, which were... more

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5 of 5 stars
FranklinNative1   6 contributions
Franklin
Jun 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The price of the 90 minute tour is way too much,but..since it's a non-profit org. I just paid it and shook my head. Our tour guide was named Michael and he was very,very good. Knew his Frank Lloyd Wright and was able to handle almost any crazy question our group threw at him. There was something (can't recall what) that... more

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5 of 5 stars
ACoolJeweledMoon   87 contributions
Augusta, Georgia
May 7, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I are both fans of the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright so we were very excited to have the opportunity to visit Taliesin West since we were going to be in the area on business. We have several books on him, his architecture, etc., and we have visited some of the structures he designed, but actually visiting somewhere... more

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3 of 5 stars
GM99_Atlanta   11 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Apr 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I am glad I went, but would not recommend to anyone not an architecture fan . I was interested to learn about FLW as the icon he is, but felt the tour was 10 minutes squeed into 90 minutes. But I am not a student of architecture. more

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5 of 5 stars
palenakamikale   143 contributions
Montana
Feb 5, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

This fabulous attraction is a school, a home and a museum. Well worth the drive to get there and the cost to tour the facility. We lucked out and had great weather, an excellent guide and an art display on the grounds to enjoy. more

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Taliesin West Address

12621 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Tel: 480-860-8810