A close-up on Boston’s waterfront

Think you can guess these scenic spots and attractions by the sea? Take an up-close look at some of these images from around Boston’s waterfront and see how well you do. Choose from one of the four options on each close-up page to see how your answer compares to others, then choose the next slide to see if your answer was correct. — Matt Juul/Boston.com correspondent

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Correct answer: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. The Eleanor, one of the museum’s two authetically restored tea ships, was once owned by the famed Boston merchant John Rowe.

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Correct answer: Boston Harbor Cruises. The company offers the only three-hour whale watching cruise in Boston, so set sail this summer and see if you can spot one of these majestic, seafaring mammals.

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Correct answer: Harborwalk by the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse. The public green located behind the courthouse is a scenic locale in its own right and also offers a nice view of Boston’s waterfront.

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Correct answer: Christopher Columbus. For Boston’s bicentennial in 1976, the city named its first waterfront park after the famed Italian explorer. A statue of Columbus was added to the park when it was updated in 2003.

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Correct answer: By the Boston Children’s Museum. The over 40-foot tall Hood milk bottle, located next to the water and in front of the Children’s Museum, is actually currently operated by Au Bon Pain.

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Correct answer: Legal Sea Foods Long Wharf. This restaurant chain has been a Boston staple since it first opened shop in Inman Square in 1950. Legal Sea Foods can now be found in nine states across the country as well as in Washington, D.C.

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Correct answer: Anthony’s Pier 4. a longtime establishment by the water, Anthony’s Pier 4 is known for its fresh seafood and prime steaks. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled on the area around Pier 4 as it will soon be adding its own hotel, offices and plenty of boutiques and other restaurants.

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Correct answer: USS Constitution Museum. “Old Ironsides’’ has remained one of Boston’s most iconic sights for over 200 years.

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Correct answer: New England Aquarium. Head to the aquarium to check out these Atlantic harbor seals, which you can see for free in the harbor seal exhibit located outside on the Front Plaza. The New England Aquarium also recently reopened its centerpiece tank, which features a vibrant array of species from the Caribbean reef.

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Correct answer: Joe’s American Bar & Grill. This restaurant overlooking Boston’s waterfront features a plethora of outdoor seating and is also a very short distance from the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park.