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Historic house · Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Fallingwater
The house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936 over a waterfall on Bear Run Creek, one of the best-known works of 20th-century architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Fallingwater
Fallingwater was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 for Edgar and Liliane Kaufmann, owners of a department store in Pittsburgh, and was built between 1936 and 1939 as a weekend house. Instead of placing the house facing the waterfall on Bear Run, Wright anchored it on the rocks of the falls, with cantilevered concrete terraces that project over the water.
Inside, the house mixes local stone, concrete, glass and wood, with fireplaces set on the original rock and windows that open onto the forest. The family donated the house, along with its furniture and art collection, to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in 1963, and it opened to the public the following year.
In 2019, Fallingwater was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with other works by Wright. A multi-year conservation project strengthened the structure and the waterproofing.
Visits are always guided and require a scheduled time. After the tour, a short trail leads to the viewpoint with the classic view of the house above the waterfall.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours, including the guided tour and the viewpoint.
Best time
From May to October, when the forest is green or shows autumn colors. The house is open March through November, except on Wednesdays, and on selected dates in December.
How to get there
It is in Mill Run, on PA-381, about 8 km from Ohiopyle and about 110 km from Pittsburgh. Parking is next to the visitor center.
Tip
Book the visit in advance, especially on weekends and in autumn: groups are small and dates sell out. There is a longer tour that grants access to other areas of the house.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fallingwater
Do you need to reserve the visit to Fallingwater?
Yes. The tour is guided, with scheduled times and small groups; book in advance on the website.
When does Fallingwater open?
From March through November, every day except Wednesdays, and on some dates in December. Confirm the calendar.
How long does the Fallingwater visit take?
The guided tour lasts about an hour; with the overlook and the visitor center, allow two to three hours.