Experts' Choice Award USS Arizona Memorial
What the experts agree on
Hawaii's most-visited attraction floats above the USS Arizona wreck, a stark white memorial honoring 1,177 sailors killed in the December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. Free admission, profound historical significance.
“Floating over the hulk of a sunken battleship, the concave, 184-foot white-concrete bridge marks the permanent tomb of 1,177 sailors killed in the Pearl Harbor attack.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "First, visit Pearl Harbor and the USS 'Arizona' Memorial for an in-depth look at the infamous attack that catapulted the US into World War II." Full review
Afar Magazine "There are still people who vividly remember that day and are part of the living history of Hawaii—"a date which will live in infamy," said Franklin D Roosevelt." Full review
Where "The largest visitor destination in Hawaii, the USS Arizona Memorial is the final resting place for 1,117 of the ships’ crew who lost their lives on December 7, 1941." Full review
New York Times "The National Park Service runs the USS Arizona Memorial, a visitor center and museum, along with other sites of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial...admission to the Arizona memorial is free."
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Frommer's "On December 7, 1941, the USS Arizona, while moored here in Pearl Harbor, was bombed in a Japanese air raid." Full review
Fodor's "The swooping, stark-white structure, which straddles the wreck of the USS Arizona, was designed by Honolulu architect...a somber, contemplative mood descends upon visitors during the ferry ride." Full review
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You must reserve tickets ( www.recreation.gov) ahead of time to ensure access to the memorial; same-day, first-come, first-served tickets are no longer offered.
"For those with a keen interest in military history, or just US history, the wreck of the USS Arizona is a must-see on the island of Oahu. The ship, which was bombed by Japanese air forces..."
"Spend part of your morning at the Pearl Harbor Museum where you will find the USS Arizona Memorial"
Lonely Planet "Perhaps the most popular day trip from Honolulu is a visit to Pearl Harbor and the WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument. The area has four main attractions that honor and..."
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Independent "Visit the harbour today and you can stand on the deck of the USS Arizona Memorial, the tomb for 1,177 sailors and marines trped when the ship sank in just nine minutes. The site is open..."
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