Minigolf gjennom byen Salem: 18 hull, par 54

Dette er Salem. Kartet er den virkelige byen, og runden spilles på de virkelige gatene, og bruker byens severdigheter som House of the Seven Gables som grunnlag for hullene. Skip er en lokal guide som kjenner stedet og hver krok der en due kan finne en matbit. Denne komplette runden består av 18 hull med en par på 54. Ballen beveger seg gjennom byen over en total distanse på 6,7 miles.

Witch History Museum

The Witch History Museum is a museum located in Salem, Massachusetts. It focuses on the hysteria surrounding the events of 1692, including information about nineteen accused witches that were put to death. To tell these stories, the museum uses a combination of dioramas and first person narrations. I've noticed that the narrations make the history feel much more personal as you walk through the exhibits. It is a detailed look at a dark period of local history, using these immersive tools to explain how the hysteria grew and affected the community.

Derby Wharf Light

Let me show you Derby Wharf Light, which sits on Derby Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts. This lighthouse is a National Register of Historic Places listed place and is located within the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. It is a modest structure, reaching a height of 4 meters, and was started in 1871. I've noticed that its position makes it a great landmark for anyone wandering the wharf, though it is much smaller than the towering beacons you might see elsewhere on the coast.

The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables is a colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts. Built in 1668 for Captain John Turner, the house is now a non-profit museum and a National Historic Landmark. You can also find it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site gained further fame when Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a novel titled The House of the Seven Gables in 1851. It is a great spot to stretch your legs, and I've always found the architecture quite striking from the air.

Salem Witch Museum

Minard Lafever was the architect of the Salem Witch Museum. He designed the structure in the Gothic Revival style, which is evident in the building's aesthetic and form. This site is an instance of a church building and had its inception in 1844. Visitors can observe the specific architectural choices made by Lafever that define the appearance of the museum today, making it a notable example of the style within the city.

The Witch House

You'll notice the steep roof and weathered wood of the Witch House first. This house is a National Register of Historic Places contributing property with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692. It is also known as the Jonathan Corwin House, a historic house museum. Judge Jonathan Corwin lived here for more than 40 years. He bought the house in 1675, and the building itself was started that same year. I've noticed the crowds always linger here to imagine the judge's life in the late seventeenth century.

Peabody Essex Museum

Located in Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum is a successor to the East India Marine Society, which was established in 1799. You can find a massive variety of works here, as the museum's total holdings include twenty-two historic buildings. It is well known for housing one of the major collections of Asian art in the United States. I've noticed the scale of the place is impressive, especially since it brings together the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem and the Essex Institute.

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

La meg vise deg strandlinjen ved Salem Harbor, der du finner Salem Maritime National Historical Park. Dette området strekker seg over omtrent 9 dekar land og inneholder 12 historiske bygninger, inkludert en replika av et stort seilskip. Det er et viktig stoppested for enhver besøkende fordi det var det første nasjonale historiske stedet som ble etablert i USA. National Park Service forvalter parken sammen med et regionalt besøkssenter som ligger i sentrum av Salem. Jeg synes havbrisen holder luften frisk mens du går rundt på området.