Frank Lloyd Wright Tour in Oak Park

4.5
(12 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Exploring Oak Park, Illinois, where Frank Lloyd Wright resided during the crucial early years of his career, offers a captivating journey through the evolution of his architectural vision. The neighborhood is renowned for hosting the largest collection of Wright's work. Built between 1892 and 1909, your stroll through the neighborhood takes you to several private homes and Wright’s studio providing a fascinating glimpse into his creative progression and the birth of the iconic Prairie style.
View the exteriors of nearly a dozen of Wright’s structures. This one-hour walking tour covers nearly a dozen homes on Chicago and Forest avenues and on Elizabeth Court.

What's Included

Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Oak Park by a certified Chicago Architecture Center docent
Storage for luggage or strollers
Coat check
Interior access to any home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour will meet at the Northwest Corner of Woodbine Ave. and Chicago Ave. Do not go to the Home and Studio. This tour will meet at the Northwest Corner of Woodbine Avenue and Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL (across the street from the Home and Studio)

End point

Tour will end outside of Unity Temple.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1

    Our docent will meet you at the Northwest Corner of Woodbine Avenue and Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL (across the street from the Home and Studio) and discuss the architecture and history of several notable home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago's Oak Park neighborhood. Note: This tour is exteriors only.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

    Exterior only tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Discuss the Arthur Huertley Residence. Exterior only.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Discuss the Thomas Gale Residence. Exterior only.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Discuss the Walter Gale Residence. Exterior only.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Discuss the Nathan Moore House. Exterior only.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Discuss the Laura Gale Residence. Exterior only.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Chicago Architecture Center
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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