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October 22, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport: Houston, TX Packing Round 1. Houston was named for this first president of the Republic of Texas. SAM HOUSTON 2. All of these facts about Houston are true except HOME OF THE ALAMO. 3. "Houston" was the first word spoken by this Apollo 11 commander on lunar touchdown in 1969. NEIL ARMSTRONG 4. Houston is sometimes nicknamed the BAYOU city. 5. Houston is considered the world capital of the OIL industry. 6. Houston is home to this university noted for its science and engineering programs. RICE Picture of skyline Departure Round 1. All of these dishes are examples of Tex-Mex cuisine except BABKAS. 2. The JOHNSON Space Center plays a key role in planning NASA trips and training astronaughts. 3. All of these movies are set in or around Houston except GET SHORTY . 4. The 57-mile-long SHIP canal links Houston with the Gulf of Mexico. 5. The Houston NBA team is nicknamed the ROCKETS. Picture of large fountains On Tour Round 1. This architect designed the "broken champs" interior of the wing of the Museum of Fine Arts. LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE 2. The huge "Texas Cyclone" roller coaster and the new "SWAT" are rides at this amusement park. ASTROWORLD 3. The Houston Zoo is home to 3100 exotic animals including the oldest GORILLA in North America. 4. This enormous shopping mall includes an ice-skating rink. GALLERIA MALL 5. The River Oaks area is best known for its MANSIONS. 6. The ALLEY Theatre is one of the most renowned stock companies in the United States. 7. The 5-sided 75 story JP MORGAN CHASE TOWER is the tallest building in Houston. Picture of large plain building 8. An octagonal chapel designed by Phillip Johnson is named for this artist. MARK ROTHKO 9. All of these famous people were born in Houston except JOHNNY CASH. 10. You can visit the San Jacinto Battlefield where this Mexican general was defeated. SANTA ANNA 11. The boutiques and pubs that grace Old Market Square are all designed in the style of the OLD WEST FRONTIER. 12. All of these are part of the Museum of Natural Science except RAILROAD MUSEUM. Bonus question 1 This stadium that opened in 1965 is a stunning example of contemporary American architecture. ASTRODOME Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Texas is Houston found? Section 5 Picture of bronze-looking building Slide Show 1. The city was founded in 1836 by Augustus and John ALLEN . 2. The amazing TRANQUILITY Park in downtown Houston boasts a 32-level fountain that covers two city blocks. 3. The George R. BROWN Convention Center in Houston is shaped like a steamboat. 4. The unique PENNZOIL Towers appear to be twin oblique prisms rising from the earth. Clues for next week's game... Bermuda Triangle Dracula Cemetery |