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October 17, 2001 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: San Diego Packing Round 1. All these are prime San Diego tourist attractions except KNOTT'S BERRY FARM . 2. The San Diego Chargers pro FOOTBALL team play their games at Qualcomm Stadium. 3. Del Mar in north San Diego County is a famous venue for lovers of this sport. HORSE RACING 4. "Good will ambassador" Joan Embery's TV's shows have acquainted the world with San Diego's ZOO. 5. You are not likely to visit San Diego without seeing Shamu the KILLER WHALE. 6. San Diego's temperature gets considerably warmer when the SANTA ANA winds blow. Picture of hotel Departure Round 1. Rubio's, a San Diego based food chain is known as the home of the fish TACO. 2. San Diego has been chosen as the site of this 2003 event. SUPER BOWL 3. This cult film which stars Peter O'Toole was filmed at the famous hotel Del Coronado. THE STUNT MAN 4. Which Mexican city is closest to San Diego? TIJUANA 5. In 1995 the San Diego Chargers were defeated in the Super Bowl against the SAN FRANCISO 49'ers. Picture of observatory On Tour Round 1. San Diego's "Old Town" preserves the regions SPANISH heritage. 2. This cleric built Mission San Diego Dalcala, California's first Spanish mission. FATHER JUNIPERO SERRA 3. Which of these is a characteristic of the San Diego Wild Animal Park. ANIMALS ROAM FREELY 4. San Diego's Old Globe Theater is named for a history theater that showcased SHAKESPEAREAN plays. 5. The California Tower in Balboa Park is one of the structures which was built for this 1915 event. INTERNATION EXPOSITION 6. UC San Diego's main library is named for Theodor Geisel better known as DR. SEUSS. 7. La Jolla is famous for its caves, upscale shopping and the Scripp's Institute of OCEANOGRAPHY. Picture of a lighthouse 8. The dramatic San Diego CONVENTION CENTER is built in the shape of a cruise ship. 9. Founded in 1960 the Salk Institute is famed for the doctor who developed the vaccine for POLIO. 10. Legoland CA is located in this north San Diego community. CARLSBAD 11. Camp PENDLETON is one of several military bases located in San Diego County. 12. Adjacent to Old Town, Heritage Park is a haven for the restoration of VICTORIAN dwellings. Bonus question 1 The Ruben H. Fleet Science Center can be found in this central area of San Diego. BALBOA PARK Bonus question 2 Look at the following map, pick the region where Balboa Park is located. Area 1 Picture of clipper ship Slide Show 1. When built in 1888 the Hotel Del Coronado was the largest building outside New York to be LIT BY ELECTRICITY 2. Built in 1948 the HALE telescope is found at the Palomar Observatory 5500 feet in elevation. 3. The Old Point Loma Lighthouse is the centerpiece of the CABRILLO National Monument. 4. The San Diego landmark, the Star of INDIA, is the world's oldest seafaring ship. |