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Taliesin

Rte. 23, Spring Green, WI 53588
608-588-7900
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Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Franklin Lloyd Wright's dream house was destroyed twice by fire, but he built it a third time and continued to make improvements and changes on it... more » Owner description: Franklin Lloyd Wright's dream house was destroyed twice by fire, but he built it a third time and continued to make improvements and changes on it until his death. « less
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Chicago, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Went on the Highlights Tour and it was perfect. The guide was very knowledgeable and the setting itself was beautiful! I can definitely see why that area was named "Spring Green" because I have never seen anything so green in my entire life! Bring bug spray though because the mosquitos are aplenty. I was somewhat surprised by how run down... More

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San Dimas, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I enjoyed the Highlights Tour; just long enough to get an overview of the two main buildings. The guide was very personable kept us moving at a good pace. The tours are a little on the pricey side but worth the cost. I enjoyed eating at the visitor center's restaurant (though I just had some dessert and coffee) - the... More

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Seattle
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43 reviews 43 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We drove up from Chicago. The tour bus is cozy, the guide was knowledgeable and the driver friendly. It was great to see places and things I'd read and imagined: Hillside School, the windmill, Mamah's grave, Taliesin. I will admit that morbid curiosity was a large part of the attraction. I also wanted to experience such a notorious place in... More

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Dallas, TX
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

An enjoyable Highlights tour! We had a knowledgeable tour guide. It was quite cold this day. You are mostly in a bus and buildings. But, some of the talk was given outside before entering. So be prepared for the weather. It was somewhat pricey but glad that we took the time to visit. We learned some interesting facts about the... More

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Lake Geneva
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28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

this is fantastic place to go when in Spring Green or even close. If you Love Frank Lloyd Wright and architecture this is a must to add to your day . Food is available so don't worry about eating first. Its an amazing place for the family.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

The guided tours are kept small to enhance the experience. The beauty of the home and the surrounding views defy description. It is a pleasure to be able to tour the home and environs of one of the world's greatest architects.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

If you have any interest in architecture, you'll probably really enjoy the tour of Taliesin. Frank Lloyd Wright had some interesting ideas about architecture, and it's easy to see them put into practice in his home. My guide was very knowledgeable about Taliesin and Frank Lloyd Wright so the tour was both beautiful and informative. It's an easy 1 hour... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

This tour was terrific. I had no idea how involved it would be. Learning about Wright and his style was made very interesting by our guide. A bus takes you to the different sites. It is a beautiful area with rolling hills. The buildings are unique. I am not that interested in architecture, but found this tour extremely interesting. Do... More

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Suburban Wichita, KS
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30 reviews 30 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

As a (now retired) architect I have always wanted to visit here, but it was always just out-of-the-way enough to never go. While I am not an unquestioning admirer of Mr. Wright, I do find much to like about his work. I thought the guide gave a very objective, informative and interesting tour of the facilities. I took a two... More

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Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

This tour and part of the state is well worth everyone's time. informative, creative and amazing.We have been there several times and often take friends from out of state.

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