Sight North Scottsdale, Phoenix
Taliesin West
A sight in North Scottsdale, Phoenix, pricey ($$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Frank Lloyd Wright's desert home and studio, seen on guided tours.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Phoenix, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Musical Instrument Museum, 8.8 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- North Scottsdale
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Phoenix. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Musical Instrument Museum
Thousands of instruments from about 200 countries, with headphone audio at each display.
Sight · 8.8 mi straight-line - 2Rusty Spur Saloon
Old Town Scottsdale saloon, open since 1951, with live country music.
Drinks · 9.1 mi straight-line - 3Camelback Mountain
The city's landmark peak; the Echo Canyon trail climbs about 1,200 feet in 1.2 miles to a summit over the whole valley.
Outdoors · Papago Park & Camelback · 9.2 mi straight-line - 4Camelback Mountain – Echo Canyon Trail
Steep, rocky 1.2-mile climb to the city's best summit view.
Activity · 9.4 mi straight-line - 5La Grande Orange
Arcadia's long-running cafe, bakery and market at 40th Street and Campbell, busy with brunch crowds.
Food · Papago Park & Camelback · 11 mi straight-line - 6Postino Arcadia
The original Postino wine bar, in a converted 1950s post office, known for bruschetta boards.
Drinks · Papago Park & Camelback · 11 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Taliesin West is a stop on our Grand Canyon & Arizona route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Phoenix
Another curated sight in Phoenix. See the full Phoenix guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Phoenix run from 66°F in December to 107°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Taliesin West itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Phoenix from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Phoenix weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Taliesin West, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
- Coordinates
- 33.60638, -111.84518
- Destination
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Website
- franklloydwright.org
Taliesin West: quick answers
How much time do you need at Taliesin West?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Taliesin West. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Taliesin West?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book the tour ahead; most of the walking is outdoors.
Where is Taliesin West?
Taliesin West is at 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA, in North Scottsdale. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Taliesin West?
Taliesin West appears on Grand Canyon & Arizona, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Taliesin West to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Phoenix.
Plan Phoenix
- Phoenix travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Phoenix weather by month
- Phoenix to Sedona 100 mi straight-line
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- Desert Botanical Garden Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.