Past Contest

Contest #29

Clue #1
I could spend days in our 'last frontier'
But the ubiquitous travel bug I've got.
So I'll hop a bird for Sacramento
To collect my companion chariot.
Meaning:
Fly from Alaska back to Sacramento

Clue #2
Mine is an irrepressible urge to see bright lights.
For me they can be a visual feast.
And since I'm right here at the airport
I'm going to make the journey East.
Meaning:
Heading East from the airport in Sacramento

Clue #3
When you arrive, you can see Lady Liberty,
And it's plenty to make this guy's heart dance.
It's a symbol of our nation's freedom
That was originally a gift from France.
Meaning:
You can see The Statue of Liberty when you arrive

Clue #4
Nearby you can see Ellis Island.
It's interior was stark and sometimes raw.
But for immigrants it was warm and welcoming
It was the first sight of America they saw.
Meaning:
Ellis Island fascade also visable

Clue #5
This symbol of the Empire State itself
Is a building tall and most discreet.
When it opened first in 1931,
Folks marveled at the engineering feat.
Meaning:
The Empire State Building

Clue #6
New York New York, it's a visitor's place.
But you can't see it all, you know.
Will you see the lights of Broadway?
Well, you can always take in a show.
Meaning:
New York, New York- you can take in a show here!

Clue #7
The Chrysler Building's design is unique,
And it glistens in the mid-day sun.
An iconic image of the city itself
Where there's no end to the all night fun.
Meaning:
Just like Las Vegas

Clue #8
Sightseeing on the city's west side
Evokes fond memories of Maria.
The walking has made The Keeper hungry,
I'm ready for a New York Pizzeria.
Meaning:
Found at New York, New York

Clue #9
This tomb was a final resting place
For President Grant en route to heaven.
Do you know who's buried in this structure
That opened first in 1897?
Meaning:
Grant's Tomb - visible at New York, New York

Clue #10
This was a magnanimous achievement
And something everyone should see.
It connected the Island and the Burrough
But it took from 1869 to 1883.
Meaning:
The Brooklyn Bridge is visable at New York, New York.

Clue #11
You've arrived when you see famous Nathan's Hot Dogs.
Nearly as famous as the city itself.
If the bun and the dog are the foundation,
You may want some mustard up on the shelf.
Meaning:
Available at New York New York

Clue #12
If you stay above ground to view the sights,
And gawk at the structures large and tall.
Chances are for all the time you're here
You won't see a single subway, at all.
Meaning:
No subways in Las Vegas

Clue #13
With so much to see, it'll make you thirsty.
I know a bar at Times Square that's a winner.
Why not pause and enjoy a libation
And then we'll seek out some dinner.
Meaning:
At New York New York

Clue #14
It's a city of restaurants of every kind.
You'll find it if you have the will.
Gallagher's Steak House has been around since the 20's
And you know that would reallly fit the bill.
Meaning:
Gallagher's Steakhouse, New York New York

Clue #15
New York New York - it's a hell of a town.
The Bronx is up and the Battery's down.
You can shop 'til you drop or take in a game.
You might catch a glimpse of a Ringling Brothers Clown.
Meaning:
New York, New York

Clue #16
You can see all this in one location,
Where the surroundings are somewhat barren.
What happens here stays here - - so go.
But you must first stop at McCarran.
Meaning:
New York New York Hotel, Casino - Las Vegas

Answer: New York New York Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas NV
Winner: Charles from New Jersey