{"id":59244,"date":"2018-01-09T06:31:48","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T14:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/?p=59244"},"modified":"2018-03-20T22:33:22","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T05:33:22","slug":"5-tips-pearl-harbor-hawaii-uss-arizona-memorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/5-tips-pearl-harbor-hawaii-uss-arizona-memorial\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Visiting Pearl Harbor in Hawaii + USS Arizona Memorial Video"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we were in Oahu last summer, one thing the Frans wanted to do was visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. He really enjoys history and wanted to find time to tour the attractions and view the exhibits. Entrance into the area is free and guests of all ages are welcome. There are two fabulous museums you can walk through and beautiful grounds to enjoy. We did have one major hiccup, though, during our visit. The admission and ticket information is so ridiculously confusing that, despite prior research, we almost missed the main attraction. (We were only able to experience it thanks to a fluke and some super timing.) So your visit goes smoother than ours did, here are five things you need to know about visiting Pearl Harbor.<\/p>\n

5 Tips for Visiting Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii<\/h3>\n

Knowing these five points can make all the difference in having a nice visit to Pearl Harbor or not. I\u2019ll go into detail about each point below but here are the tips in a nutshell.<\/p>\n

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  1. Reserve tickets ahead of time.<\/li>\n
  2. Arrive early.<\/li>\n
  3. Wear clothes with pockets.<\/li>\n
  4. Be respectful.<\/li>\n
  5. Give yourself enough time to explore.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. Reserve tickets ahead of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The one attraction at Pearl Harbor that you definitely have to see is the USS Arizona Memorial. This is part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument run by the National Park Service<\/a>. The Memorial is built above, but not touching, the sunken USS Arizona battleship. It serves as a tribute to the more than 1,000 who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Before boarding the boat which takes you to the memorial, you will enter the theater to watch a very informative and interesting 23-minute film. I actually enjoyed the film even though I usually don\u2019t like historical documentaries.<\/p>\n

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    Visiting the\u00a0USS Arizona Memorial<\/h3>\n

    The USS Arizona Memorial is also an active graveyard. There are still 350 gallons of oil still aboard and 5-10 quarts continue to seep into the water every day. Some refer to this oil as \u201cblack tears.\u201d Supposedly, these will continue to flow until the last survivor returns. The whole program (including the documentary, boat ride, and brief stop at the memorial) lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

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    I recorded a short walk-through so you can get a better idea of what it\u2019s like to visit there.<\/p>\n