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| - We went on the 90-minute tour. It was rather busy when we arrived around 1pm on a Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, they added an extra tour time to accomodate everyone. The tour guide was very informative and told stories about Wright and the history of the school and property, which were pleasant and personal in tone.
There are a few outdoor portions to the tour, so I would recommend dressing appropriately, bringing sunscreen, and borrowing one of the umbrellas provided by the tour. Also, it would be good to bring water, since there is only a vending machine at which beverages can be purchased.
We were not prohibited or hassled at all about taking photos, which was nice. However, the tour tends to move fast, so you will want to time yourself well if you are interested in photos.
The tickets are a little pricey at roughly $25-60 per person depending on the type of tour. There is a student/military discount of about $5 per ticket. The gift shop has a ton of books and some other interesting decorative items based on Wright's designs.
Something I wish we could do is to take a self-paced tour. I personally prefer to explore things at my own leisure and be able to take photos. This is not possible with the current setup, since they are very strict about who goes where and when while on the property.
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