Do You Know?
New York City
- How many floors high is the empire state building?
The Empire State Building is 103 floors high. - Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
The people of France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States. - What is a favorite meeting place at Grand Central Terminal?
Under The Grand Central Clock at the Information Booth located in the main concourse.
New York City On A Sunny Day
- Can you name the five boroughs of New York City?
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. - What is the tallest building in New York City?
One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan is the tallest building at 1,776 feet. - How many steps must one climb to reach the top of the Statue of Liberty?
There are 354 steps to reach the crown of the Statue of Liberty. - How many trees are in Central Park?
According to the Central Park Conservancy, there are 24,000 trees in Central Park.
Philadelphia
- Why was the city named Philadelphia?
Philadelphia means "brotherly love" in Greek. - For what is Independence Hall in Philadelphia most famous?
Independence Hall is the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. - What two rivers converge in Philadelphia?
The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers converge in southwestern Philadelphia.
Boston
- What was Paul Revere's primary vocation?
Paul Revere's primary vocation was as a goldsmith/silversmith. - What is Boston's Emerald Necklace?
Boston's Emerald Necklace is a six-mile stretch of green parkland including Boston Common and Public Garden. - When was the town of Boston founded?
The town of Boston was founded in 1630.
Cape Cod
- Where on Cape Cod did the Pilgrims first arrive in 1620 before sailing to Plymouth?
The Pilgrims first arrived to Provincetown on Cape Cod in 1620. - What road bridges connect the mainland to Cape Cod?
The two road bridges to Cape Cod are the Sagamore Bridge and Bourne Bridge. - Where on Cape Cod is Nobska Lighthouse?
Nobska Lighthouse is at Wood's Hole, Falmouth.
Maine
- How many acres of forest are in Maine?
There are 17 million acres of forest in Maine. - What is the length of Maine's coastline?
The length of Maine's coastline is 3,500 miles. - What is the state flower of Maine?
The state flower of Maine is the white pine cone.
Vermont
- What is the meaning of the name Vermont?
Vermont is derived from two French words: vert (green) and mont (mountain). - What is Vermont's largest city in population size?
Burlington is Vermont's largest city. - What percent of U.S. maple syrup is supplied by Vermont producers?
Approximately 40% is supplied by maple syrup producers in Vermont.
Holiday Cards
- New York City: When was the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center first erected?
The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center was first erected in 1931.