点评:The estate is located right on the lake just north of downtown duluth. No need to pre-purchase tickets, they are available at the gate and dont offer discounts other than senior or military. our group of 3 adults just bought the standard tour that included the grounds, and the buildings, with access to 3 of the 4 levels of the main house. ( i should point out one of our group has mild mobility issues) the top level of the house is mostly the mens bed rooms. we did not feel like we missed anything.
as stated in other reviews, its a self guided tour , where you can read the place cards in each area describing what you are seeing. there was a staff member on each floor there to assist you and answer questions. the presentation was top notch and above average as far as touring turn of the century grand homes goes. we have visited several throughout the mid west. I found this one to be one the better ones.
because of groups mobility , we only did a portion of the grounds, the rock bridge by the lake was very nice, and the stable/driver house (where the tour starts) was interesting to see. most of the furnishings are original or close replicas. looks fantastic and goes with the period and area. there are bathrooms and the ever present gift shop on property. we did find the items to be over priced but did splurge on buying the full color book of the place.
there is nothing to eat here and they do not allow flash photography or pets. just as a side note, they were doing maintenance on the pool the day we were here so you may want to call ahead and ask if anything is closed or being worked on.
翻译:这座庄园就坐落在苏必利尔湖畔,位于德卢斯市中心的北侧。无需提前购票,门票可在入口处购买;除了针对老年人和军人的优惠外,没有其他折扣。我们一行3名成年人选择了常规游览套餐,可以参观庄园的庭院及各类建筑,还能进入主楼的四层中的三层。(需要说明的是,我们当中有一人行动稍有不便。)主楼的顶层主要是男主人的卧室。我们觉得并没有错过任何内容。
正如其他评论所说,这是一次自助式游览,你可以阅读每个区域的说明牌来了解所看到的内容。每层楼都有工作人员随时提供帮助并解答疑问。就参观世纪之交时的豪华住宅而言,这次游览的呈现效果堪称一流,水准高于一般水平。我们曾参观过中西部地区的多处此类住宅,我认为这一处算得上是其中最出色的之一。
由于团体成员的行动能力有限,我们只参观了园区的一部分,湖边的石桥非常漂亮,而马厩/马夫的住所(参观的起点)也很有看头。大部分家具都是原物或极为逼真的复制品。整体看起来棒极了,与所处的时代及地理环境十分契合。园内还设有洗手间以及随处可见的礼品店。虽然我们认为店里的商品定价偏高,但我们还是慷慨地买了一本介绍此地的全彩图册。这里没什么可吃的,而且不允许使用闪光灯拍照或带宠物入内。顺便提一下,我们去的那天游泳池正在维修,所以你最好提前打电话问问是否有设施关闭或正在施工。