Frank Lloyd Wright by Bus
Embark on a journey through Frank Lloyd Wright’s evolution of Prairie Style architecture with a tour of his Oak Park neighborhood.
- Walking
- Premier
Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park
Moore House. Photo by Milosh Kosanovich
View the exteriors of nearly a dozen of Wright’s structures. *CAC Select tour.
Moore House. Photo by Milosh Kosanovich
Oak Park is home to the world’s largest collection of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Architects and Styles
Frank Lloyd Wright is best known for the dozens of Prairie Style homes he designed between 1900 and 1920. This walking tour covers nearly a dozen of these homes on Chicago and Forest avenues and on Elizabeth Court.
Special thanks to the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust for their valuable partnership over the years. Visit www.flwright.org to view interior tours offered by the Trust to complement your CAC “Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park” tour.
*CAC Select tours are free for membership level Dual and above. See more about the difference between Premier, Essential and Select walking tours or learn more about CAC membership levels.
Tour reviews
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Photo by Tim Long.
Thomas Gale residence. Photo by Dave Rytell.
Hills / DeCaro House. Photo by Chris Riley.
Walter Gale residence. Photo by Dave Rytell.
Frank Lloyd Wright memorial statue at Austin Gardens.
Nathan Moore House. Photo by Chris Riley.
Laura Gale residence. Photo by Dave Rytell.
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Tour Accessibility
CAC is committed to improving access to our tours. The accessibility information below reflects our docents’ experience and is provided for general guidance only.
What to expect on this tour
Terrain & Surfaces
Easy - Paved and flat the entire route
Wheelchair & Walker Access
Easy - Fully accessible; no barriers
Steps or Stairs
Easy - No stairs, step-free route
Hearing Access
Easy - Quiet setting, easy to hear
Free Center Entry with Your Ticket
Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
