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August 1, 2007 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Other New York Cities Packing Round 1. The second largest city in New York is BUFFALO . 2. Nelson A. Rockefeller EMPIRE State Plaza is at the center of the capital city of Albany. 3 It`s no surprise that the Museum of GLASS is in the city of Corning. 4. This American author immortalized Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. WASHINGTON IRVING 5. Van Harbor and Montauk are two towns in the ritzy stretch of Long Island known as the HAMPTONS . 6. A geyser that spouts water twenty feet into the air is an attraction in this city. SARATOGA SPRINGS Picture: art deco building Departure Round 1. This city is home to the campus of the Culinary Institute of America. HYDE PARK 2. This newly elected governor took office on January 1, 2007. ELIOT SPITZER 3. The LUCY-DESI Museum is a popular attraction in Jamestown. 4. Rochester is situated on the GENESEE River. 5. Sarasota Springs is said to be the home of the oldest active THOROUGHBRED RACETRACK in the United States. Picture: castle on an island On Tour 1. In 1609, Henry Hudson sailed up the river now named for him on this ship. HALF MOON 2. The CHATAUQUA Institution offers visitors various artistic, educational and fun experiences. 3. Ithaca is the proud home of this school. CORNELL UNIVERSITY 4. The 215-foot-high TAUGHANNOCK Falls near Ithaca is even higher than the American Niagara Falls. 5. Fort William Henry Museum recreates the setting of this famous James Fennimore Cooper novel. LAST OF THE MOHICANS 6. Frank Lloyd Wright designed all of these buildings in Buffalo except BUFFALO PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL . 7. Oneonea is home to the National SOCCER Hall of Fame. Picture: white building with columns 8. Syracuse was once called " SALT City" for its 19th Century industry. 9. This place in Reinbeck is said to be America`s oldest inn. BEEKMAN ARMS 10. The West Point Cadet Chapel contains one of the world`s largest ORGANS . 11. The quiet Long Island village of Oyster Bay is the site of this Theodore Roosevelt home. SAGAMORE HILL 12. The famed 1960's music festival did not take place in Woodstock, but in this other town. BETHEL Bonus Question One The Performing Arts Center in Albany's Empire State Plaza is aptly called this. THE EGG Bonus Question Two Where on the map of New York is Albany found? Area 4 Picture: lighthouse Slide Show 1. This art deco landmark in Buffalo is at 65 Niagara Square. CITY HALL 2. BOLDT Castle on Heart Island was built for a wife who sadly died before it was finished. 3. The VANDERBILT Mansion National Historic Site is two miles north of Hyde Park. 4. The TIBBETTS POINT Lighthouse is a landmark in the lovely village of Cape Vincent. Clues for next destination: Capital and enclave Tiber Pasta |