Educational, interesting and enjoyable are the best ways to describe this attraction. About 7 years ago we went to Barcelona and really dove into Guadi, so here in Chicago, it seemed appropriate to see the inspiration and work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Let me say I am not the biggest fan of Prairie School, but I am more impressed by it after this visit. I will say one thing, I do love that FLW chose to pursue an American design as opposed to copying European designs.
As for the attraction, it is really good because you see the inspiration and evolution of the design and because the guides are very knowledgeable and very good about relating the information to guest. The original house was not really a Prairie design. He did go back an add features but it is the expansion portions of the house that really show the evolution of the design and the incorporation of new technology.
Two of the things I loved were the way FLW dealt with space and windows. You see his signature of creating an intimate space within a larger space. Also you other ways space is used like the master bathroom where a small recess area becomes a 3-D picture. The second aspect is the way FLW uses light in windows and the geometrical patterns in the windows he became famous for. The house is really neat including the enclosed foyer that included a tree. However, my favorite part may have been the office as it incorporated the full FLW style including the geometric use of light.
As I write, I realize that I really like the interior; it is the exterior where you can't find the front door that is the part I least like. With that said this really is a great visit if you are in Chicago. Also buy the map and walk a couple of blocks to see so many of his designs. Again very interesting and enjoyable and you will learn a lot.