Minigolf dans la ville de New York : 18 trous, par 57

Voici New York, où la carte représente la ville réelle et le parcours se déroule dans ses rues. Les trous sont aménagés à partir de sites touristiques réels, en commençant par l'Empire State Building. Skip est un guide local qui connaît ces trottoirs sur le bout des doigts et évite la foule. Ce parcours complet de 18 trous couvre 7,1 mi avec un par de 57, en utilisant 90 portails pour déplacer la balle à travers la ville.

Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is an office building and skyscraper. Constructed between 1930 and 1931, it was designed by the architecture firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon. You can pick out the Art Deco style in its famous silhouette. The building's roof height is 1,250 feet, while the total height including the antenna is 1,454 feet. It is a National Historic Landmark with 102 stories. I've noticed that the wind really picks up around the upper tiers of a building this size.

Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden est une salle polyvalente intérieure située à Midtown Manhattan. Il est situé entre la 7e et la 8e avenue, s'étend de la 31e à la 33e rue et est construit au-dessus de la gare de Pennsylvania. L'emplacement actuel abrite le quatrième lieu à porter ce nom. Les versions précédentes ont ouvert leurs portes en 1879, 1890 et 1925. Pour la conception du site actuel, les architectes impliqués sont Charles Luckman, Ellerbe Becket et Charles Luckman Associates. J'ai vu de nombreuses foules affluer ici depuis les trains en contrebas, ce qui en fait un endroit très fréquenté pour un oiseau.

Herald Square

Located in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, Herald Square is a bustling commercial intersection. You can see how the area is shaped by the meeting of Broadway, Sixth Avenue, and 34th Street. This specific spot is the uptown section of a larger bow tie-shaped intersection; the downtown portion is known as Greeley Square. The area was named for the New York Herald newspaper, which once had its headquarters at this location. I've always found the flow of the crowds here quite a sight.

The Morgan Library & Museum

The Morgan Library & Museum is a library located in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. Completed in 1906, the building began as the private library of banker J. P. Morgan and was designed by architect Charles Follen McKim. Today, it is a nonprofit organization directed by Colin B. Bailey. You can find it at 225 Madison Avenue, where it stands as a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. I've always found the scale of these old private collections impressive.

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is designed in the Beaux-Arts style. Located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, this National Historic Landmark is a commuter rail terminal. It serves as the southern terminus for the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven, Hudson, and Harlem Lines. The station was designed by architects Warren and Wetmore along with Reed and Stem, with its inception in 1913. For those looking for more space, Grand Central Madison is a 16-acre addition located underneath the Metro-North tracks that was built from 2007 to 2023. I've seen plenty of commuters rushing through here, but the architecture is what really catches the eye.

Times Square

Look at the bowtie shape of this plaza, which stretches five blocks long between 42nd and 47th Streets. This is Times Square, a neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street. It is the physical hub of the Theater District and first had its inception in 1905. I've found that the crowds here make for a very unpredictable bounce if you're banking your ball off the curbs, so keep a steady eye on your line. It is one of the most recognizable spots in the city for any visitor.

Gershwin Theatre

Let me show you the Gershwin Theatre. This theatre building is designed in the Art Nouveau architecture style by architect Ralph Alswang. Started in 1972, it is a massive space with approximately 1,933 seats across two levels. You can find it at 222 West 51st Street, tucked away on the second floor of the Paramount Plaza office building. It is operated by the Nederlander Organization. I've noticed the crowds here always seem to be in a hurry to get inside before the curtain rises.

MoMA

Vous remarquerez d'abord l'ampleur du MoMA, un musée d'art situé à Midtown Manhattan. C'est une organisation à but non lucratif qui abrite plus de 200 000 œuvres d'architecture et de design, de dessin, de peinture, de sculpture, de photographie, d'estampes, de livres illustrés et de livres d'artistes, de films et de médias électroniques. Le bâtiment du musée a été conçu par les architectes Yoshio Taniguchi et Edward Durell Stone. C'est une destination populaire qui accueille 2 154 865 visiteurs par an. Je trouve toujours que l'ambiance ici est très animée, bien que ce ne soit qu'une petite partie de l'expérience par rapport à l'art.

Studio 54

Vous pouvez trouver le Studio 54 au 254 West 54th Street, dans le quartier de Midtown Manhattan, à New York. Ce site a une longue histoire avant de devenir un célèbre club ; il a ouvert ses portes en 1927 sous le nom de Gallo Opera House et a servi de studio de diffusion pour CBS au milieu du 20e siècle. Eugene De Rosa était l'architecte du bâtiment. Bien que beaucoup s'en souviennent pour son époque de vie nocturne, l'espace a de nouveau changé en 1998 lorsque la Roundabout Theatre Company l'a transformé en un théâtre de Broadway. J'ai vu beaucoup de façades élégantes dans ce quartier, mais celle-ci a beaucoup de couches.

Palace Theater

Three levels of seating hold 1,648 people inside the Palace Theatre. Located at 1564 Broadway, this Broadway theater also functions as a movie theater and a music venue. It opened in 1913 and was funded by Martin Beck, while the architects Kirchhoff & Rose designed the building. I've noticed the crowds here always seem to be in a hurry to get inside before the curtain rises. It is a grand spot to stop and look up at the facade before you move on to your next shot.

Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall is a concert hall and theatre building located at 1260 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. Situated within Rockefeller Center, this site is a New York City Landmark that first opened in 1932. You can pick out the Art Deco architecture style, which was the vision of architect Edward Durell Stone and Donald Deskey. It is widely nicknamed "The Showplace of the Nation" and serves as the headquarters for the Rockettes. I've noticed the crowds always seem to gather here with a certain kind of energy.

Carnegie Hall

You can find Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan at 881 Seventh Avenue, situated between 56th and 57th Streets. This performing arts building was built by Andrew Carnegie and designed by William Tuthill in Renaissance Revival and Mediterranean Revival styles. Since its inception in 1891, it has been a center for music and culture. While the New York Philharmonic moved to Lincoln Center in 1962, the hall remains a busy venue that presents about 250 performances each season. I've seen plenty of fancy shoes walk through those doors.

American Folk Art Museum

If you head to 2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Avenue at 66th Street, you will find the American Folk Art Museum. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, this art museum is devoted to the aesthetic appreciation of folk art and creative expressions of contemporary self-taught artists from the United States and abroad. I always think it is a great spot to see how people express themselves without formal training. It has operated as a nonprofit organization since it was founded in 1961.

Congregation Sherith Israel

Congregation Sherith Israel is a synagogue located at 2 West 70th Street, at Central Park West, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. This Orthodox Jewish synagogue is designed in the Neoclassical architecture style and was founded in 1897. It is often called The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue. The building is a significant landmark on the Upper West Side, where you can observe the specific details of its Neoclassical design and its location adjacent to Central Park West.

Frick Collection

You first notice the Henry Clay Frick House, a Beaux-Arts mansion designed for Henry Clay Frick. This building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan houses the Frick Collection, an art museum established in 1935. Carrère and Hastings served as the architect for the site. Inside, you can find European fine and decorative art, including paintings from the 14th to the 19th century. If you are interested in deeper study, Helen Clay Frick established the Frick Art Research Library in 1920. I've found that the scale of the mansion makes the art feel much more personal than in a typical gallery.

Central Park Zoo

The Central Park Zoo is a zoo that began in 1934. It is located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City and covers 6.5 acres. Today, it operates as part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Through this partnership, the WCS provides children's educational programs and runs volunteer programs to reach out to the local community. They also engage in the restoration of endangered species populations. I've found that the layout makes it a breeze to navigate compared to some of the bigger spots in the city.

Central Synagogue

Located at 652 Lexington Avenue at the corner with 55th Street, Central Synagogue is a synagogue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. This New York City Landmark is built in the Moorish Revival architecture style. The building was constructed from 1870 to 1872 for Ahawath Chesed, though the structure was started in 1872. Since 2014, Angela Buchdahl has served as the senior rabbi. You can pick out the distinct architectural details that define the building's style as you approach the corner.

Grand Army Plaza

Grand Army Plaza is a public square consisting of two rectangular plots on the west side of Fifth Avenue between 58th and 60th streets. You can find it at the southeast corner of Central Park in Manhattan. It is designated as a New York City scenic landmark and is located near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South. The layout you see today dates to a 1916 reconstruction by the architectural firm of Carrère and Hastings. I always find it a handy spot to pause before heading into the park.

Temple Emanu-El

Vous remarquerez d'abord l'architecture néo-romane de Temple Emanu-El. Située au 1 East 65th Street, sur l'Upper East Side de Manhattan, cette synagogue a été commencée en 1930. Elle a été construite entre 1928 et 1930 pour la congrégation juive réformée Emanu-El de New York. L'intérieur est conçu pour accueillir une grande communauté, avec une capacité de 2 500 fidèles assis. Ce site reste un lieu de culte important dans la ville, combinant son style architectural spécifique avec un espace suffisamment grand pour accueillir des milliers de personnes lors des offices.