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Taliesin West Review
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Taliesin West 
- Address: 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259 | Map It
- Phone: 480/860-2700
- www.franklloydwright.org
- Category: Museums/Galleries
- Location: Scottsdale
Fodor's Review:
Ten years after visiting Arizona in 1927 to consult on designs for the Biltmore hotel, architect Frank Lloyd Wright chose 600 acres of rugged Sonoran Desert at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains as the site for his permanent winter residence. Today the site is a National Historic Landmark and still an active community of students and architects. Wright and apprentices constructed a desert camp here using organic architecture to integrate the buildings with their natural surroundings. In addition to the living quarters, drafting studio, and small apartments of the Apprentice Court, Taliesin West has two theaters, a music pavilion, and the Sun Trap -- sleeping spaces surrounding an open patio and fireplace. Five guided tours are offered, ranging from a one-hour "panorama" tour to a three-hour behind-the-scenes tour, with other tours offered seasonally. In 2005, after a major renovation, Wright's living quarters were opened for the first time to the public. They include a living space and a private bedroom and work space. Times vary, so call ahead; all visitors must be accompanied by a guide. It's a short but very worthwhile side trip from downtown Scottsdale to Taliesin West. Drive 20 minutes north on the 101 Freeway to Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. The entrance is at the corner of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Cactus Road.
- Cost: $18-$45
- Open: Sept.-June, daily 8:30-5:30; July and Aug., Thurs.-Mon. 8:30-5:30
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