Make a reservation. This guarantees you a tour, although during times of heavy visitation, you may have a short wait upon arrival. While we book our tours for every half hour, the tours may start as frequently as every six minutes. Once you have arrived, we will put you in the next available tour group.

If you are coming in July, August, and October, call at least two weeks in advance. If you are bringing a group with you during those times, call 4-6 weeks in advance to avoid disappointment.

Make in-depth tour reservations one week in advance for a weekday tour, one month in advance for weekend tours. For October weekend in-depth tours, call 6-8 weeks in advance.

Allow at least 15 minutes extra time for travel. The roads to Fallingwater are rural, two-lane roads. If you are running late, rest assured – your reservation guarantees you a tour of the house as long as you arrive by 4 p.m.

Consider planning your visit in mid-March, April, or November, when tours are more leisurely. In the early spring, the waterfalls are usually rushing - in November, oak leaves linger on the trees and the grounds are hushed.

Make a day of it here at Bear Run. Bring along comfortable hiking shoes, and enjoy some of our 20 miles of outstanding trails at nearby Bear Run Nature Reserve.

Picnicking is permitted only at nearby Bear Run Nature Reserve.

The Day of Your Visit

Allow enough time on site for strolling the grounds and visiting our Visitors Pavilion. We recommend about two hours.

Expect considerable walking. Please wear comfortable walking shoes!

Come prepared for the weather – over half of the tour is outside, and mountain temperatures are generally about 10 degrees colder than Pittsburgh’s. Summer tours are more comfortable in the morning hours.

Fallingwater’s rooms are open for you to walk through with your guide. However, there are narrow hallways and doorways. Large or bulky items such as camera bags, bookbags, or oversized handbags carried through the house present a hazard to our historic furnishings, collections, and woodwork. Please lock these items in your car before your tour. To protect the house, our staff reserves the right to check any oversized items at the front door.


Children and Pets

For the safety and comfort of all visitors, children must be 6 years old to accompany you on a regular tour; 9 on an in-depth tour. If you have younger children along, you may use our on-site Family Room while waiting for others in your party to complete their house tour. Or you may choose to hike the grounds or nearby Bear Run Nature Reserve while waiting.


If you are traveling with pets, please know that we do not permit pets on our grounds, unless they are service dogs. For your pets’ comfort, please avoid bringing them in extreme weather (hot or cold), since the parking lot is exposed.

The Laurel Highlands

The Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau offers detailed information on the many local attractions this region has to offer.