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 ~