Memorize these and recognize 14.9% of all Travel clues.
| # | Answer | Count | Sample Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 9 | On May 18, 1974 this country tested its first nuclear device, nicknamed "Smiling Buddha" |
| 2 | Venice | 8 | St. Mark's Cathedral in this city was once the private palace chapel of the doges |
| 3 | Belgium | 8 | A Low Country: King Albert II |
| 4 | Australia | 8 | Built from the shell of an old power station, the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney is this country's largest museum |
| 5 | Texas | 7 | It's the state with the most miles of Interstate Highway, more than 3,200; one Interstate accounts for 1/4 of that mileage |
| 6 | Switzerland | 7 | Johannes Badrutt, a St. Moritz hotel keeper, first convinced summer guests you could visit this country in winter, too |
| 7 | Hawaii | 7 | 60,000 are at rest in a National Memorial Cemetery opened in 1949 in the crater of an extinct volcano in this state |
| 8 | Denmark | 7 | Europe: Queen Margrethe II |
| 9 | San Francisco | 6 | The Fairmont is one of the fancy-schmancy hotels on Nob Hill in this city |
| 10 | Mexico | 6 | It's 90% Catholic |
| 11 | Florida | 6 | This state's John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park features an underwater bronze statue, "Christ of the Deep" |
| 12 | Dublin | 6 | The "Playboy Riots" took place in this world capital in 1907 following a theatrical premiere |
| 13 | Chicago | 6 | The Century of Progress Exposition in 1933 marked the 100th anniversary of this city |
| 14 | Alberta | 6 | A haunted castle full of mummies is a new attraction at the West Edmonton Mall in this Canadian province |
| 15 | Vancouver | 5 | Each year this British Columbia city hosts the Symphony of Fire, a 4-day fireworks extravaganza |
| 16 | Utah | 5 | Highest birth rate in the U.S. is in this state, where almost 70% of the population has same religion |
| 17 | Montreal | 5 | In 2017 this city celebrated its 375th birthday & the 50th anniversary of an event that made it an international tourist destination |
| 18 | Maine | 5 | Moosehead Lake is one of this state's most popular attractions for hunters & fishermen |
| 19 | Iceland | 5 | Don't get too close hiking near the Bardarbunga volcano, part of the Holuhraun lava field in this country |
| 20 | Greece | 5 | Adetokunbo, "the crown has returned from overseas", is fitting for the Adetokunbo family who left Nigeria for this country in 1991 |
| 21 | Copenhagen | 5 | Attractions in this European capital include Amalienborg Palace & The New Carlsberg Museum |
| 22 | Boston | 5 | When visiting this New England capital, stop at Charlestown Navy Yard to see "Old Ironsides" |
| 23 | Washington, D.C. | 4 | One of its official license plates bears the motto "Taxation without Representation" |
| 24 | the Virgin Islands | 4 | The history of St. Thomas in this island group is exhibited at Fort Christian, named for Denmark's King Christian V |
| 25 | the Blarney Stone | 4 | You have to lean backwards over the edge of a castle if you want to kiss this Gaelic landmark |
| 26 | Rome | 4 | Andrea Palladio's 1554 guidebooks to this city were quite popular in their day |
| 27 | Plymouth | 4 | Exhibits at Pilgrim Hall in this Mass. city include William Bradford's wine cup & a cooking pot belonging to Myles Standish |
| 28 | Paris | 4 | The frugal traveler suggests saving in this city by getting around on its metro or its Velib bike rental system |
| 29 | North Carolina | 4 | HB2 is this state's controversial 2016 Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, AKA the bathroom bill |
| 30 | New Orleans | 4 | In 2019, the biggest new terminal opening in the U.S. in a decade was celebrated at this city's airport with a second line parade |
| 31 | New Mexico | 4 | Trinitite is the name of a glass-like material that came to be after a historic event in this state |
| 32 | New Jersey | 4 | Palisades Interstate Park lies in both New York & this state |
| 33 | Morocco | 4 | Africa: King Mohammed VI |
| 34 | Maui | 4 | Called "The Valley Isle", its best beaches include Kaanapali & Wailea |
| 35 | Italy | 4 | The country in which you find the famous "Spanish Steps" |
| 36 | Istanbul | 4 | The emerald-hilt dagger featured in the film "Topkapi" can be seen in this Turkish city's Topkapi palace |
| 37 | Israel | 4 | Sadly, this country's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon, died aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 2003 |
| 38 | Hong Kong | 4 | One of the world's busiest airports is built on an island off this Chinese administrative region to avoid all the tall buildings |
| 39 | Guatemala | 4 | You can head west in a straight line from Belmopan in Belize into this neighboring country |
| 40 | Florence | 4 | In this city you can purchase a ticket allowing visits to 7 museums, including the Palazzo Vecchio |
| 41 | Club Med | 4 | In 2010 this worldwide network of vacation resorts founded by Gerard Blitz celebrated its 60ih anniversary |
| 42 | Berlin | 4 | In October my U.S. pals dusted off their draft cards as U.S. & Soviet tanks faced off against each other in this capital |
| 43 | a visa | 4 | ( Jimmy of the Clue Crew delivers the clue from Machu Picchu in Peru.) Nationals of the European Union, Australia, Canada & the U.S. who visit Peru fo... |
| 44 | Oslo, Norway | 4 | Frommer's walking tour of this capital suggests visits to Ibsen's apartment & Munch's tomb |
| 45 | Vienna | 3 | The world's oldest existing zoo is on the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace near this city |
| 46 | Tijuana | 3 | City on the south side of the most congested U.S.-Mexico crossing; half the northbound cars wait 90 minutes |
| 47 | the Washington Monument | 3 | At its completion in 1884, this was the tallest man-made structure in the world |
| 48 | the Brandenburg Gate | 3 | The U.S. embassy in Berlin is just south of this landmark dating from around 1790 |
| 49 | Thailand | 3 | Travelin' in Asia, you'll need to know that the baht is the basic unit of currency of this kingdom |
| 50 | Tennessee | 3 | Andrew Johnson's home, tailor shop & grave can be found at a historic site in Greeneville in this state |
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