MADISON, Wis. — Destination Madison launched Wright in Madison Thursday, a free, self-guided journey exploring local connections to the legendary architect.

What You Need To Know

  • Destination Madison has launched a free, self-guided journey exploring local connections and sites designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

  • Wisconsin's only two UNESCO sites were designed by the architect

  • He studied at the University of Wisconsin and lived in Spring Green for many years

Frank Lloyd Wright was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, studied architecture at the University of Wisconsin and spent many years living at his Taliesin estate in Spring Green. 

Wright designed Wisconsin’s only two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Taliesin and Jacobs House, which are two of the stops on the Wright digital trail.

The digital trail takes people to other sites he designed around Madison, including the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Unitarian Meeting House.

“The Wright in Madison trail invites both visitors and locals to experience how organic architecture continues to shape the way we live, connect and build,” said Henry Hendrix, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation vice-president.

People following the digital trail can also earn points by visiting the locations, which they can redeem for Wright-themed prizes including socks, stickers and a sketch pad.

The Wright in Madison digital trail can be signed up for here.

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