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| - It's Frank Lloyd Wright's house. Now, I'm not famous and my house isn't that great, so no, I'm not comparing myself to him. They turned this place into a tourist attraction because FLW is an American Icon and so are his designs.
Things to remember when going to see this place:
1) It's Arizona, so dress comfortably, mostly because of the heat. They provide umbrellas for shade but that's it.
2) If you're a student or a senior, ask for the discount. As a student, I got mine.
3) They have a cool bookstore/souvenir shop for practically anything and everything FLW. They have books on architecture, Taliesin West and even about Arizona. They even have functional replicas of FLW's designed furniture and lamps. They cost a bundle though, so if you want them, be ready to break in your credit card. If you are a die-hard fan of FLW's work, they're worth it. Take the time to look here before and/or after your tour.
4) If your tour guide is cool and kept the tour going and not dragging, make sure you learn where, when and how to tip him or her. I did because the one we got was very cool and obviously loved what she does.
5) Take a camera, unlike most museums, this place allows you to take pics (except for two rooms, your guide tells you which ones).
So, if you can deal with the heat before it melts your soul and/or your will to do the tour (90 mins), remember: you will not find another place like this. Even Taliesin East, FLW's summer home in Wisconsin, is different. So, if you're looking for something to do while in Phoenix, this is a look see. If you don't like it, lemme know and tell me I blow chunks. That's how confident I am that you will like this place. I did.
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