Day 60 The Ultimate USA Road Trip Plymouth Salem
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Last edit: 11-04-2023
Route Summary This is the sixtieth route of “The Ultimate USA Road Trip”, a collection of routes based on the route created by the scientist Dr. Randy Olsen algorithm to create the perfect USA Road Trip that covers almost every US state and major US hotspots.
I have further supplemented the Road Trip with even more special points that you can visit in the USA. Today we drive from Plymouth via Boston to Salem. This ride is full of beautiful stops and historical sights, the ride is only 184 kilometers but will take all day due to the stops.
We drive on beautiful rural roads, through forests and beautiful villages. There are many interesting sights that you can visit. I rate this route with 5 stars.
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10h 53m
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184.66 km
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RouteXpert Review We drive on beautiful country roads through the green countryside from Massachusetts to Boston, from Hingham we drive parts along the coast with beautiful panoramas. The first stop is scheduled at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, dedicated to the memory of the thirty-fifth president of the United States and to all those who strive through the art of politics for a new and better world. There are permanent and temporary exhibitions and well worth a visit.
The next stop is planned at Fort Independence on Castle Island, one of the oldest forts of English origin in the US, it is a granite bastioned fortress that used to defend Boston. The first fortress, called "The Castle", was built in 1634 and, after two rebuilds, was replaced around 1692 by a more substantial structure known as Castle William. Rebuilt after being abandoned by the British, it was renamed Fort Adams and then Fort Independence. Fort Independence was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and is a beautiful landmark to visit.
Lunch is planned in Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts and the cultural and financial center of the New England region. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a significantly larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston.
Boston is one of the oldest communities in America, founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from the English city of the same name. It was the scene of several key events of the American Revolution and the founding of the nation, such as the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of Boston. After American independence from Britain, the city continued to be an important port and manufacturing center, as well as a center of education and culture. Boston has a rich history and draws many tourists as a result, with Faneuil Hall alone drawing more than 20 million visitors a year. Boston's many firsts include the United States' first public park, Boston Common, opened in 1634, the first public or public school, Boston Latin School, opened in 1635, the first subway system, 1897 Tremont Street subway, and the first major public library, Boston Public Library, opened in 1848.
Today, Boston is a center of scientific research with many colleges and universities, especially Harvard and MIT, making it a world leader in higher education, including law, medicine, engineering, and business, and the city is considered a global pioneer in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, with nearly 5,000 start-ups.
So take the opportunity to explore the city and plan some extra time in Boston. Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, in the middle of Congress Street Bridge. Experience how American history was changed forever through a multi-sensory experience featuring live actors, interactive exhibits, and replicas of 18th-century sailing ships! Well worth a visit.
As you drive through Boston, see the Congress Street Bridge in the Financial District, Boston City Hall, several statues, and the New England Holocaust Memorial, a seven-towered memorial built to commemorate the Jewish people who were killed by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. is killed. Each tower symbolizes a different major extermination camp, Majdanek, Chełmno, Sobibor, Treblinka, Bełżec, and Auschwitz-Birkenau, as well as menorah candles, the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust (one million per tower), and the six years of mass extermination. took place, 1939-1945. If possible, it is definitely worth a short stop.
The next stop is at the Boston National Historical Park. Visit the USS Constitution Battleship and Museum, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park. The museum is located near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. The museum is housed in a restored shipyard building at the foot of Pier 2. The museum, through its collections and interactive exhibits, tells the story of the Constitution ("Old Ironsides") and the people who designed, built and sailed her. A must when in Boston. Before we leave Boston we score a Poker Chip at the Harley-Davidson dealership in Boston.
We drive along the coast north to Marblehead. Enjoy the ride through Marblehead's Historic District, where you'll see a number of National Historic Landmarks, such as the General John Glover House, the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, the Simon Bradstreet House, and Fort Sewall dating back to 1644. The district features 988 Georgian buildings , Federal, Queen Anne and other architectural styles. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Optional stops are possible along the route through this beautiful district;
• The Marblehead Museum, the museum protects and promotes Marblehead's past as a means of enriching the present. Marblehead Museum welcomes people of all ages to discover what makes Marblehead extraordinary through innovative learning opportunities. The museum's three properties and outstanding collection serve as a catalyst for programming that connects individuals to the past and present, broadening their perspectives and understanding of Marblehead and the rest of the world.
• The Jeremiah Lee Mansion, a historic home in Marblehead, which is operated as a house museum by the local historical society. Built in 1768, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 as one of the finest Gregorian homes in the United States. It features original wallpaper and finely carved woodwork.
• The Old Town House in the heart of the Marblehead Historic District was built in 1727 as a replacement for the Old Meeting House on Franklin Street. The top floor served as a town hall, while the bottom floor was used as a market. The upper floor is still used as the town hall, but the lower floor is home to the Marblehead Police Museum. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and included in the Marblehead Historic District in 1984.
• Finally, we stop briefly for a photo at Fort Sewall, a historic coastal fort in Marblehead, located at Gale's Head, the northeastern tip of Marblehead's main peninsula, on a promontory overlooking the entrance to Marblehead Harbour. Until 1814 it was called Gale's Head Fort. It is a short walk from the parking lot.
We continue to the end of the day in Salem about 14 miles northeast of Boston. The name "Salem" comes from the Hebrew word "shalom", which means peace. The city is known for its Salem witch trials in 1692. Now the city uses this event to lure tourists. Although the trials were held in Salem, most of the defendants came from what was then Salem Village, later Danvers. Salem's role in the history of the United States of America is that of an important port city. Trade with the Far East made Salem a wealthy city in the 18th and 19th centuries, which can still be seen in the old houses.
The city of Salem has a number of historical, but especially touristic sights that are definitely worth a visit, such as;
• Salem Pioneer Village, also known as Salem 1630, a living history museum that recreates the town of Salem as it was in the 17th century. It opened in June 1930 and was the first museum of its kind in the United States. You can experience the life of early English settlers and see a smithy, a sawmill, a saltworks, gardens, fireplaces, a Dugout, a Wigwam and thatched cottages.
• The Salem Witch Museum explores one of the most enduring and emotional events in American history, the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The museum consists of two presentations. The first offers a compelling glimpse into the events of 1692. Visitors experience the drama of that dark age through thirteen life-size sets, figures, lighting and narration, as they witness the web of lies and intrigue of the Salem witch hunt. The second exhibit, Witches: Evolving Perceptions, explores the meaning behind the word witch and the evolution of the image of the witch over time. This presentation focuses on the European witch trials and the backgrounds that led to the Salem witch trials. In addition, this presentation discusses the origin of the stereotypical witch and the phenomenon of witch hunts.
• The Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 12 historic structures, a tall ship replica, and approximately 36,000 square feet of land along the Salem Harbor waterfront. Salem Maritime is the first National Historic Site established in the United States (March 17, 1938). It interprets the Triangular trade during the colonial period, in cotton, rum, sugar and slaves; the actions of privateers during the American Revolution; and global maritime trade with the Far East, post-independence.
• The Witch House was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin (1640–1718) and is one of the few buildings you can visit in Salem that is directly related to the Salem witch trials of 1692.
Salem has a lot to offer its visitors so planning an extra day is definitely worth it. There are several hotels in the center to spend the night.
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Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the United States. It borders on the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Connecticut to the southwest and Rhode Island to the southeast, New Hampshire to the northeast, Vermont to the northwest, and New York to the west. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. It is home to the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Massachusetts was a site of early English colonization: the Plymouth Colony was founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims of the Mayflower, and in 1630 the Massachusetts Bay Colony, taking its name from the indigenous Massachusett, established settlements in Boston and Salem. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which, during the Industrial Revolution, catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept Britain and the Thirteen Colonies, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the "Cradle of Liberty" for the agitation there that later led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful scientific, commercial, and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been called "the most innovative square mile on the planet", in reference to the high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups and quality of innovation which have emerged in the vicinity of the square since 2010. Both Harvard and MIT, also in Cambridge, are perennially ranked as either the most or among the most highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Massachusetts residents have been described by the World Population Review as having the highest average IQ of all U.S. states, exceeding 104, and the state's public-school students place among the top tier in the world in academic performance. The state has been ranked as one of the top states in the United States for citizens to live in, as well as one of the most expensive.
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The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful scientific, commercial, and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been called "the most innovative square mile on the planet", in reference to the high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups and quality of innovation which have emerged in the vicinity of the square since 2010. Both Harvard and MIT, also in Cambridge, are perennially ranked as either the most or among the most highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Massachusetts residents have been described by the World Population Review as having the highest average IQ of all U.S. states, exceeding 104, and the state's public-school students place among the top tier in the world in academic performance. The state has been ranked as one of the top states in the United States for citizens to live in, as well as one of the most expensive.
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Route Collections in this region Ultimate USA road trip part 06
Michel van Hagen challenged me to follow the Roadtrip of Dr. Randy Olsen as a basis to create the Ultimate USA Road Trip for the MyRoute app RouteXpert Library. I took up that challenge and started in February 2022.
The scientist Dr. Randy Olsen, who became known for using his knowledge of algorithms to find 'Waldo' in the well-known American 'Where's Waldo' book series, has been challenged by Tracy Staedter, from Discovery News, to use the same algorithm to create the perfect Road Trip by creating the US, which will visit almost every state in the US. Alaska and Hawaii are not included in this Road Trip due to their geographical location.
The following three requirements formed the basis of the route: In all 48 countries there must be at least one stop at famous points, monuments, historical sites, national parks, etc. I have added additional interesting points, beautiful tours and routes.
After more than 26 months, the job is finished and, with a lot of support from Nick Carthew, I have created 129 routes that run through the 48 states of the USA and part of Canada. This is the sixth collection that takes you from Kill Devil Hills in ten days through North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island to Salem, Massachusetts.
The scientist Dr. Randy Olsen, who became known for using his knowledge of algorithms to find 'Waldo' in the well-known American 'Where's Waldo' book series, has been challenged by Tracy Staedter, from Discovery News, to use the same algorithm to create the perfect Road Trip by creating the US, which will visit almost every state in the US. Alaska and Hawaii are not included in this Road Trip due to their geographical location.
The following three requirements formed the basis of the route: In all 48 countries there must be at least one stop at famous points, monuments, historical sites, national parks, etc. I have added additional interesting points, beautiful tours and routes.
After more than 26 months, the job is finished and, with a lot of support from Nick Carthew, I have created 129 routes that run through the 48 states of the USA and part of Canada. This is the sixth collection that takes you from Kill Devil Hills in ten days through North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island to Salem, Massachusetts.
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Ultimate USA road trip part 07
Michel van Hagen challenged me to follow the Roadtrip of Dr. Randy Olsen as a basis to create the Ultimate USA Road Trip for the MyRoute app RouteXpert Library. I took up that challenge and started in February 2022.
The scientist Dr. Randy Olsen, who became known for using his knowledge of algorithms to find 'Waldo' in the well-known American 'Where's Waldo' book series, has been challenged by Tracy Staedter, from Discovery News, to use the same algorithm to create the perfect Road Trip by creating the US, which will visit almost every state in the US. Alaska and Hawaii are not included in this Road Trip due to their geographical location.
The following three requirements formed the basis of the route: In all 48 countries there must be at least one stop at famous points, monuments, historical sites, national parks, etc. I have added additional interesting points, beautiful tours and routes.
After more than 26 months, the job is finished and, with a lot of support from Nick Carthew, I have created 129 routes that run through the 48 states of the USA and part of Canada. This is the seventh collection that takes you from Salem in ten days through Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Canada, Pennsylvania and Ohio to Mackinaw City, Michigan.
The scientist Dr. Randy Olsen, who became known for using his knowledge of algorithms to find 'Waldo' in the well-known American 'Where's Waldo' book series, has been challenged by Tracy Staedter, from Discovery News, to use the same algorithm to create the perfect Road Trip by creating the US, which will visit almost every state in the US. Alaska and Hawaii are not included in this Road Trip due to their geographical location.
The following three requirements formed the basis of the route: In all 48 countries there must be at least one stop at famous points, monuments, historical sites, national parks, etc. I have added additional interesting points, beautiful tours and routes.
After more than 26 months, the job is finished and, with a lot of support from Nick Carthew, I have created 129 routes that run through the 48 states of the USA and part of Canada. This is the seventh collection that takes you from Salem in ten days through Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Canada, Pennsylvania and Ohio to Mackinaw City, Michigan.
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