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Travel Bugs Welcome @ this 4 Star Hotel Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 4/19/2006
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is a puzzle with all the answers located just off Interstate 95 between exits 95 and 97 near Johnston County's most popular attractions. The clues start at the above coordinates once you have the puzzle solved you will find the nicest Travel Bug drop spot in the area! Starting with several now waiting for you to take them on their next adventure!!!

Announcing Smithfield newest 4 star hotel! This hotel is only a few hundred feet from the most popular attractions in Smithfield extremely close to Interstate 95. This will make it easy for travelers to stop by and check it out. Now we have a place for those tired and weary travel bugs to stay while waiting on their next big adventure! Maybe YOU can help one today! Please take a travel bug if you can help it out or place one in need of some assistance! Please never take the last two TB's so that they never get lonely! Please sign log and leave the date and time and any TB's you might pick up or take. If you are dropping one off please indicate where it is heading. Make sure the Ziploc's are well sealed and the cache is upright closed and well hidden so as not to be muggled, Thanks! Since many of you are away from home please don't forget to log your find and Travel Bug movements. Thanks, happy hunting!

Please Note that the answers will not appear in order, you might want to read through all the clues before you begin. A quick visit to the Pottery Information Office might be helpful as well (but not necessary) - it is located between Dairy Queen and Nike.

Cache is Actually located at:

35. TB.UGS

78. HO.TEL

To solve the North Coordinate:

T=the number of stars on the neon entrance sign at the restaurant at the starting location

B=the last digit in the cost of take a ride with Tom & Jerry

U=the number of letters in the store located at Suite 140 plus 1

G=the Carolina Pottery closing time on Sundays

S= the number of vertical benches between the Harry & David and Claiborne stores (vertical meaning perpendicular to the store front)

To solve the West Coordinate:

H=the number of gazebos at the Johnston County Visitor's Center

O=a number associated with the hotel at 735 Industrial Drive that has an indoor pool

T=the number of ARCHED concrete entryways (on the 1200 side only) subtract 4

E=the first digit in the price of an Adult Ticket at the Smithfield Cinemas

L=the second digit in the address of the Gap Outlet Store

Now you have all the clues, it is up to you! Have Fun...

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx gb gur gvgyr sbe lbhe uvag!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)