Oahu Top Ten List #10 - Visit Pearl Harbor
Posted by Going2Oahu Admin at November 10, 2007 and is filed under Oahu Tips and Tricks,Oahu Sightseeing 
Visit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial
December 7, 2007 marks the 66th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and
The United States' entry into World War II. Because of the historical significance of this event,
Pearl Harbor definitely makes my list of things you must do when visiting Oahu.
Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial are top tourist destinations in Hawaii with over
1,500,000 visitors annually. The addition of the Battleship Missouri and the 1999 opening of
the USS Missouri Memorial has further enhanced the tour.
The Arizona Memorial
The Arizona Memorial is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interpretive programs, including a
23-minute documentary film about the attack and the boat trip to the USS Arizona Memorial, begin
at 8:00 a.m. (7:45 a.m. in the summer). The last program each day begins at 3:00 p.m.
If you plan to visit the USS Arizona, then my advice is to arrive EARLY. The ticket office opens at
7:30 and the first tour is at 8:00 so I would plan to be there at 7 or 7:30. Once you get into the theater,
the movie is amazing. After the movie, a boat takes you out to the Arizona Memorial, which is a very somber and moving experiece. I would definitely recommend this to all visitiors to Oahu!
Mighty Mo
The USS Misouri is the site of Japan's official surrender to the United States and the end of World War II. The surrender document was signed on the 01 deck of the Missouri on September 2, 1945. Adults can tour the Missouri for $16 and children for $8. The price is well worth it for a chance to set foot on this awesome piece of United States history. Visit the Go Visit Hawaii Blog for aditional information.
Notes
Just a couple side notes to consider... Due to very tight security, you will not be allowed to carry anything with you that doesn't fit in your pockets except a camera - no purses (billfolds and wallets are okay), no camera bags, no diaper bags, no fanny packs, no backpacks or bags of any kind. Don't leave valuables in your car however - better to just not bring them.
The Arizona Memorial is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Aloha ~
These places are definitely worth visiting on Oahu. I didn't realize how touching Pearl Harbor would be and how interesting the Mighty Mo was. Mahalo for the mention!
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Thanks for visiting Sheila! I always enjoy reading your blog - have you bookmarked in my reader in fact. Where are you located on the island?
Aloha nui,
Going2Oahu
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I really appreciate you reading. You certainly have some good stuff here!
Would you believe I don't live in Hawaii?! I fell in love with Hawaii several years ago and have returned as many times as I can afford. I've been to all the islands and immersed myself in just about every cultural and scenic opportunity I could find. Basically, I'm a Hawaiian nut that's just sharing my experiences and passion for traveling to Hawaii.
I actually live in North Carolina. So, please excuse me if I accidentally say, "aloha, y'all"
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Aloha y'all is fine with me. Happy Thanksgiving and mahalo for visiting us! Aloha ~
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I am looking for a place to visit during my next vacation.It seems that Ohahu is a better place.
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Finally I decided to visit Ohahu.I am pretty sure that visiting these places are worth.
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