FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fallingwater, 1491 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA 15464-1543

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)

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Laurel Highlands, Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania

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".

Pass By: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania Tpke, Arona, PA, USA

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.

Stop At: Ohiopyle State Park, 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, USA

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Great Allegheny Passage, 13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3052

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.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Minimum age is 9 years"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This Tour does NOT include admissions to either Fallingwater"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: 06:30 AM
Duração: 6 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
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.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Transport by private vehicle
• Live commentary on board

Não Incluído

• Fallingwater HOUSE TOUR- The Tour of the House MUST be booked with Fallingwater directly.
• Gratuities
• Entry/Admission - Fallingwater

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