Three Titanic places to visit 100 years after sinking

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On the centennial of its sinking, find out about the Titanic where the ship has become part of the culture or where it has gained new life as a walk-through replica that is filled with memorabilia.

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Show Me Caves in Branson

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Vacationing in the Cave State has some cool benefits. Savvy travelers pencil in a cave tour on every summer vacation. Easy to do because Missouri has at least 20 Show Caves.

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Exploring Missouri’s Caveman Zipline

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Your ticket includes three swinging sky-bridges and four zip-rides from 200 feet to 1,250 feet long and reaching speeds of 50 mph.

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MO Lantern Tours, Float Trips, Boat Rides

30 minute riverboat rides on the cool, cool Meramec River are the perfect hot summer break.

The Meramec Caverns are named for the Meramec River. Together they showcase some of the states most beautiful natural resources.Float trips and riverboat rides are available onsite.

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White River Fish House at the Branson Landing

Publicity shot draws tourist to Branson in the early days. Historic photos, authentic John boats and Branson memorabilia decorate the restaurant. Photo: Bass Pro

White River Fish House offers a relaxing view of these fast moving waters while you dine. This scenic restaurant is actually a floating barge serving up local favorites to fisherman and shoppers alike.

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Titanic centennial is commemorated in U.S. museums

Titanic Museum in Belfast under construction

Titanic frenzy is picking up steam. One hundred years ago on April 12 the Titanic sailed and sank, but people are still fascinated by the fateful journey and stories of people who sailed on its maiden voyage.
To commemorate the importance of this historic event, the private Titanic Foundation Ltd. in Belfast, Northern Ireland, will open a museum on March 31, 2012, in the city where the ship was built and launched.

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