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Old 08-13-2012, 02:17 PM
 
Location: Virginia
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OK, first things first: this thread idea is a blatant rip off of another thread posted earlier today--but it has a totally different vibe so I thought I'd start something new. Kudos to Benz for his thread that inspired this one.

And now, onto our quiz! See if you can guess the communities in which the following photos taken. Some are easy, others are a bit trickier. Answers will be posted in a few days.

1.

Bonus Point is you can name the buildings as well as what community we're looking at

2.

This polka dot silo is a local landmark in what town?

3

Clue: Several bald eagles have been spotted here recently--perhaps for a humorous reason. (Bonus points if you know the reason).

4.

Clue: You may hear quite a bit of music near where this photo was taken.

5.

You don’t have to be an idiot to figure out what city this is in.

6.

Can't think of a good clue for this one, but you'll probably guess it anyway.

7.

I like kayaking, but I'm not brave enough to try it here.

8.

Clue: A famous Patsy may have studied at this library.

9.

The old, narrow brick sidewalk should give you a clue as to what city this is.

10.

Many of you drive by this every day.

11.

Clue: This little park has a very popular splash pad for kids to run through on a hot summer's night. The Saturday concerts are two blocks away, but sometimes you can hear them over here.

12.

Clue: This popular farmers market is held every Wednesday. Where is it?

13.

Remember when you were a kid and you knew where all the best toy shops were?

14.

Clue: The building may be flowery, but inside you take thorny tests like the PMP,

15.

Clue: We've discussed this mystery house a few times on this forum.

16.

There's a fair chance you'll get this easy one.

17.

The town this house is in was named for a man who went down with his ship while helping to save over 150 of its passengers and crew.

18.

The blue train and the gazebo are two of the features in this popular playground. Which community is it in?

19.

This bridge played a role in national history. Where is it?

20.

Can you call astronauts from this phone?

21.

Kermit the Frog would love these yellow rubber residents of this city.

22.

For decades this sculpture of an artist has painted the traffic passing by on Rt. 7. Where is he?

23.

Who’s going to give you a ticket if you disobey this sign?
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Old 08-13-2012, 02:38 PM
 
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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Great pictures but I only know a few.

7. I'd guess below Great Falls

8. John Handley Library in Winchester

13. Main Street in Purcellville

16. Fair Oaks area?

19. Sycolin Bridge near Leesburg?

20. Udvar-Hazy Center

22. Shopping center on Route 7 near Dulles Town Center

23. I'll gues George Mason U?
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Old 08-13-2012, 02:51 PM
 
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I'm guessing #17 is Herndon.

And with a business with a name like that shown in #5 - "The Village Idiot Restaurant and Pub" - it would have to be...may we have the drum roll please?...Dumb-fries!
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Old 08-13-2012, 02:59 PM
 
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2 - Lucketts
4 - Wolf Trap (Vienna)
9 - Old Town Alexandria
16 - Fair Lakes
22 - Dulles Town Center (Sterling)
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Old 08-13-2012, 06:59 PM
 
Location: Brambleton, VA
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2. Lucketts
5. Front Royal
8. Winchester
9. Waterford?
13. Purcellville
14. Falls Church (City)
17. Herndon
20. Chantilly (Udvar-Hazy)
21. Occoquan
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Old 08-13-2012, 07:12 PM
 
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Fun, Caladium! Thanks for putting this together. And thanks for making a positive out of a negative, too.

1. ?
2. Lucketts
3. ?
4. Bluemont?
5. Front Royal?
6. Lyndon Johnson Park?
7. Great Falls
8. Winchester
9. Alexandria
10. Tysons Corner
11. ?
12. ?
13. Purcellville
14. Falls Church
15. Great Falls/McLean
16. Fair Lakes
17. Herndon
18. Sterling
19. Manassas?
20. Udvar-Hazy
21. Occoquan
22. ?
23. ?
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Old 08-13-2012, 07:23 PM
 
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I'm guessing #1 is Lake Barcroft and the buildings are the Skyline complex in Bailey's Xroads area
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Old 08-13-2012, 08:21 PM
 
Location: Reston
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Great pics!

6 = Arlington (between the Marine Corps Memorial and the Netherlands Carillon
7 = Matildaville
11 = Reston Town Center (I think they have concerts in this area, too)
21 = Fredericksburg (guessing)
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Old 08-14-2012, 06:19 AM
 
Location: Virginia
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LOL I'm impressed so many of you knew the sculpture of the artist. I thought that one would stump you guys for sure.
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Old 08-14-2012, 06:47 AM
 
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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LOL I'm impressed so many of you knew the sculpture of the artist. I thought that one would stump you guys for sure.
Stuck-in-traffic people have a lot of time to look around!
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