Today, the USS Arizona Memorial is a place of somber beauty and quiet reflection, the final resting place of over 900 sailors and Marines. Pearl Harbor National Memorial, home of the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Oklahoma Memorial, and USS Utah Memorial.Ī place where you can learn and connect to your World War II story, reflecting on the conflict and recognizing the peace. It is also the gateway to the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites: Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
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The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is a free attraction at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, a unit of the US National Park Service (NPS). Immerse yourself for a part or more of the day in five historic sites that compose Pearl Harbor today. Later named Pearl Harbor for the pearl oysters that were once harvested from the waters, the natural harbor is the largest in Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiian name for Pearl Harbor is Pu ʻuloa (long hill). And peer into the shallow harbor where the sunken hulk of the USS Arizona rests, still leaking oil that pools on the water’s surface like black tears, as they’ve been described. Walk through an airplane hangar that still bears the scars from that fateful morning. Hear first-hand stories from survivors describing the chaotic scene on Battleship Row. At Pearl Harbor, that tragic history is never too far in the past. It was here that a surprise air attack by the Japanese plunged the United States into World War II, claiming thousands of lives. Known the world over as a “date which will live in infamy,” the devastating events of December 7, 1941, changed the course of history. Art The spirit of islands infuses arts and crafts on Hawai‘i.Lūʻau Experience a true Hawaiian feast during your visit.Music Distinct instruments and sounds define music in Hawai‘i.Hula Explore an essential element of Hawaiian culture.Traditions Learn about Hawai‘i's customs and traditions.Weddings & Honeymoons Plan your big day, or get away afterward.Sightseeing Breathtaking natural wonders, landmarks and more.Relaxation & Romance Hawai‘i is the perfect place to unwind.Heritage Sites Learn more about what has shaped Hawai‘i.Golf Play some of the state’s most famous courses.Family Fun There’s fun for all ages here.Culinary Get a taste of local food culture.Adventure Discover exciting outdoor activities.
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Island of Hawaiʻi The youngest island is the largest and full of adventure.Maui Quaint towns, farms and beautiful beaches await on the “Valley Isle.”.Lānaʻi Luxury and rugged nature blend on this enticing island.
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