Pennsylvania’s Most Easily Accessible Waterfall Is Hiding In Plain Sight At Fallingwater
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 11, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Chasing waterfalls is fun and, in many cases, really easy in Pennsylvania. While some waterfalls require a hike, others are so easy to find that you might not even realize they’re there. Arguably the most easily-accessible waterfall in the state sits at Fallingwater in Pennsylvania.
Nestled in Bear Run Nature Reserve in Mill Run, Fallingwater attracts visitors from all over the world for a closer look at what might be Frank Lloyd Wright’s most unique design.
Built for the Kaufmann family, the owners of the beloved department store with the same name, Fallingwater served as a vacation home for the family from 1935 until 1963 when it was donated to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
You have two options for exploring at Fallingwater, both of which allow you to admire the one-of-a-kind waterfall. Start with a guided tour, which is offered on a seasonal basis.
However, if you want to join a guided tour, you must reserve a spot in advance. Your best bet is to make reservations at least a few weeks in advance to guarantee a spot. (Tours are extremely popular.)
If you don’t have time for a tour or simply prefer to spend time in nature instead, set off on a self-guided tour of the grounds. (Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance.)
Carve out at least an hour for the tour that starts at the Visitor Center and meanders along several scenic trails. You definitely don’t want to forget your camera no matter what tour you choose.
Have you been to Fallingwater in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Here are six more easily-accessible waterfalls in Pennsylvania that are also worth a visit.
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