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Titanic in Tennessee

By Linda Tancs

Museums recounting the tragic sinking of Titanic abound across the world. Although the facility in Belfast is located in the actual shipyard, other venues are no less significant or poignant. For instance, Tennessee boasts Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, a half-scale replica of the ship. A deeply immersive experience, visitors enter the ship with a boarding pass bearing the name of an actual passenger or crew member. The heart of the ship is the Grand Staircase, constructed from the original Harland & Wolff plans with its oak carvings and cherub statue. Guests also experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors and cabins, surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers. The attraction is self-guided with an audio guide included in your purchase to enhance the tour.

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