9 More Boston Location-Based Riddles!!
August 27, 2022 9:31 AM Subscribe
I'm still in a competitive scavenger hunt that takes me across Boston, to be the first to find a small token. They are placed in the last few days and just released. It's fun, but I'm in a competition where we are supposed to "use all of our resources". Askmi is a resource, right?
Last time, people seemed to really enjoy helping me solve these clues! Even if you aren't familiar with Boston, often the right keywords into Google can certainly help!
I need to go to the location, and then actually find the token. Then - I redeem the token for around $250 (the prize went down)!! If you would like to join and hunt yourselves, you are definitely welcome too - it's called the golden goose scavenger hunt, which you can google.
I've been told that the clues can be referencing businesses, statues, murals, streets, anything around Boston. Usually the first half of the riddle leads to the general spot, and then the second half leads to the specific spot. But, sometimes it doesn't follow those regulations.
Rules: They are usually outdoors. They aren't in cemeteries. You don't have to pay to enter. No treasures are hidden anywhere near train tracks or in train stations.
Here are the 9 riddles. I've numbered them for easy reference later:
111
The path to new acceptance is a challenge.
You must embrace release to strike the balance
Between grace and inexactitude,
And find your way to hidden gratitude.
112
A connoisseur of maritime history
Looks out from his cuspated perch to see
That all who enjoy this tranquil location
Are following the rules and regulations.
114
Though Cairns and Thompson can appreciate
The vivid fantasies that captivate
The lovers of romance and mystery,
They still prefer tranquil serenity.
115
The outline of a scene: a round-the-clock
Contest where eager players splash and slop,
All aiming to be the lucky one to pull
Attention from the silent, staring bull.
116
It must have been a meal of mighty fineness
To make him break his years-long vow of silence.
He doesn't want his blessed boss to know,
So he decides to wrap his food to go.
117
For twenty-two years, one man tirelessly worked
To improve this little plot of Boston Earth.
So when you come to visit, show respect
By stopping first to snuff your cigarette.
118
The three Greek brothers have proven the point
Of what can be accomplished through hard work,
When you endure, and when you never lock
Your expectations in an orange box.
119
Under the gaze of steely, silent birds
Out flowing from the gently tipping urns,
A waterfall of vibrant vegetation--
A symbol of our constant recreation.
120
The mussels in their box are flowering,
And beckon unto those who call to bring
To them aquamarine mancala beads
To help to keep their garden free from weeds.
Last time, people seemed to really enjoy helping me solve these clues! Even if you aren't familiar with Boston, often the right keywords into Google can certainly help!
I need to go to the location, and then actually find the token. Then - I redeem the token for around $250 (the prize went down)!! If you would like to join and hunt yourselves, you are definitely welcome too - it's called the golden goose scavenger hunt, which you can google.
I've been told that the clues can be referencing businesses, statues, murals, streets, anything around Boston. Usually the first half of the riddle leads to the general spot, and then the second half leads to the specific spot. But, sometimes it doesn't follow those regulations.
Rules: They are usually outdoors. They aren't in cemeteries. You don't have to pay to enter. No treasures are hidden anywhere near train tracks or in train stations.
Here are the 9 riddles. I've numbered them for easy reference later:
111
The path to new acceptance is a challenge.
You must embrace release to strike the balance
Between grace and inexactitude,
And find your way to hidden gratitude.
112
A connoisseur of maritime history
Looks out from his cuspated perch to see
That all who enjoy this tranquil location
Are following the rules and regulations.
114
Though Cairns and Thompson can appreciate
The vivid fantasies that captivate
The lovers of romance and mystery,
They still prefer tranquil serenity.
115
The outline of a scene: a round-the-clock
Contest where eager players splash and slop,
All aiming to be the lucky one to pull
Attention from the silent, staring bull.
116
It must have been a meal of mighty fineness
To make him break his years-long vow of silence.
He doesn't want his blessed boss to know,
So he decides to wrap his food to go.
117
For twenty-two years, one man tirelessly worked
To improve this little plot of Boston Earth.
So when you come to visit, show respect
By stopping first to snuff your cigarette.
118
The three Greek brothers have proven the point
Of what can be accomplished through hard work,
When you endure, and when you never lock
Your expectations in an orange box.
119
Under the gaze of steely, silent birds
Out flowing from the gently tipping urns,
A waterfall of vibrant vegetation--
A symbol of our constant recreation.
120
The mussels in their box are flowering,
And beckon unto those who call to bring
To them aquamarine mancala beads
To help to keep their garden free from weeds.
Alternative for 112 would be this sign at Fort Independence. Right on Red's answer is probably correct, though.
posted by wam at 10:57 AM on August 27, 2022
posted by wam at 10:57 AM on August 27, 2022
Response by poster: Red, that was correct for 112! People snatched it up pretty quickly though :)
posted by bbqturtle at 11:06 AM on August 27, 2022
posted by bbqturtle at 11:06 AM on August 27, 2022
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posted by Right On Red at 10:20 AM on August 27, 2022 [1 favorite]