USA Summer Getaways
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August Observances
100

This getaway city is home of the Alamo.

San Antonio, Texas

100

What should you do this if RSVP appears on the invitation?

Respond

100

This blanket is made by sewing scraps of fabric into intricate designs. 

Quilt

100

This state has the largest landmass in the United States.

Alaska

It also has the largest coastline. 2nd largest is Texas and 3r is California. 

100

August 3 is a great day to eat this green on the outside, red on the inside melon, often served as dessert at backyard barbecues.

Watermelon!

August 3 is National Watermelon Day

200

A top California tourist attraction is the wine country in this valley.

Napa Valley

It's only 50 miles north of San Francisco

200

At the table, this goes on your lap.

A napkin

200

In this 1970s drama, Jack Krugman played a medical examiner.

Quincy

Just as likely to find Dr. Quincy in the field as you were to see him in the morgue. Solving crimes!

200

This smallest US state once had the longest name.

Rhode Island

The official name used to be State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations. In 2020 it was renamed Rhode Island.

200

The kids either love or hate August as they head back to this place.

School

300

During a weekend in this town known as Music City, you can catch a life performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

Nashville, Tennessee

300

Your mother probably warned you that these should never go on the table while eating.

Your elbows

300

This 10 letter word happens when someone becomes sick or infected, they might be expected to spend time at home.

Quarantine

300

This state is the only state with a royal palace, the Iolani Palace. 

Hawaii

The palace houses relics from the Kalakaua Dynasty and you can go inside.

300

Bozo is celebrated during this international week.

International Clown Week.

August 1-7

400

This city is known as the Big Easy, aka NOLA.

New Orleans, Louisiana
400
During an earlier era, we didn't wear this color after Labor Day.

White

400
A type of kitchen counter is made from this crystalline substance.

Quartz

400

Boeing has the largest manufacturing plant in the world in this state.

Washington. 

Boeing's Everett campus is larger than Disneyland and has its own fire department. 

400

On August 22, we celebrate these difficult to say sayings, such as "She sells seashells by the seashore."

Tongue twister.

August 22 is International Tongue Twister Day

500

If you visit the Smoky Mountains, you can stay in this picturesque little town on the Tennessee side of the mountains.

Gatlinburg 

500

Once upon a time, a man should not have worn this in the house.

His hat

500

Four buildings placed in a manner that make up a rectangle or square is called this. The buildings don't have to touch either.

Quadrangle or quad

500

The first World Series game was held in this state, which is now home to the Red Sox.

Massachusetts.

500

August 7 is the day we honor these mostly decommissioned structures along the seacoasts.

Lighthouses.

August 7 is National Lighthouse Day. The oldest lighthouse still is use was built in the 2nd century BC in Spain.