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November 1, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Boston Packing Round 1. Boston is the capital of the capital of the state of Massachusetts and the seat of SUFFOLK County. 2. This area of Boston is known as an Italian enclave. NORTH END 3 Boston`s key historic sites are linked by a red line that follows the FREEDOM Trail. 4. Boston was once called "Trimountain" for its three-peaked hill which only BEACON HILL remains. 5. This park is said to be the oldest public park in the United States. BOSTON COMMON 6. The famous SWAN boats have glided on the pond at Boston's Public Gardens since 1877. Picture: large modern white building with black glass on the right and a garden Departure Round 1. This Boston specialty was proclaimed the official state dessert in 1996. BOSTON CREAM PIE 2. The central artery tunnel project known as "The Big DIG " is now 98 per cent completed. 3. He is the current music director of the world famous Boston Symphony Orchestra. JAMES LEVINE 4. The Charles River forms a natural boundary between Boston and this other city. CAMBRIDGE 5. The former Fleet Center, the home of the Boston Celtics and Bruins, is now called TD BANKNORTH GARDEN . Picture: red brick row houses On Tour 1. Britain passed the "INTOLERABLE Acts" as a putative response to the Boston Tea Party. 2. This ship, nicknamed "Old Ironsides" is a highlight at the Charleston Navy Yard. USS CONSTITUTION 3. These are all among the many colleges and universities in the greater Boston area except WESLEYAN . 4. Boston is home to this tallest building in New England. JOHN HANCOCK TOWER . 5. Boston's subway, the oldest in the U.S., is known to locals simply as the T . 6. This architect, who designed the Boston Common, worked on many buildings and houses. CHARLES BULFINCH 7. Historic Faneuil Hall is topped by a GRASSHOPPER weathervane that is beloved by natives. Picture: old red brick building with white copula 8. Copley Square is named after John Singleton Copley, a famous PAINTER born in Boston. 9. "Emerald Necklace" is the nickname given to a string of PARKS . 10. These are all islands in Boston Harbor except TANGLER ISLAND . 11. The BULL AND FINCH Pub on Beacon Street is better known as the "Cheers" Bar. 12. Which of these annual Boston events takes place in June? BUNKER HILL PARADE Bonus Question One The 221-foot granite oblique marking the Battle of Bunker Hill is surrounded by MONUMENT SQUARE . Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Massachusetts is Boston found? Area 4 Picture: classic building with columns in front and square projection on top Slide Show 1. This dramatic building, designed by I.M. PEI, is a landmark on Columbia Point. JOHN F. KENNEDY LIBRARY 2. This cobble stone lane in Beacon Hill is Boston's narrowest street. ACORN STREET 3. This 1713 landmark is said to be Boston's oldest surviving building. OLD STATE HOUSE 4. This historical place of worship is said to hold the largest bell ever made by Paul Revere. KING'S CHAPEL Clues for next destination: Damascus Tripoli Leptis Magna Roman Amphitheater |