What to do and see in Honolulu, Hawaii (HI): The Best Military Bases & Facilities

October 2, 2021 Viva Honore

The mere mention of Hawaii is enough to prompt visions of grass skirts and colorful cocktails with tiny umbrellas. While you will find some kitsch in Honolulu, you’ll also find art museums, bike paths, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Popular Waikiki Beach has soft sands and great surf. For majestic Oahu views scramble to the top of Diamond Head – a 350-acre volcanic crater. Historic structures like Iolani Palace and Ali'iolani Hale are worth a visit on a non-beach day.
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1. Pearl Harbor National Memorial

1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818 +1 808-422-3399 [email protected] https://www.nps.gov/valr/pearl-harbor-national-memorial.htm
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial

A 184-foot memorial honoring the 2,388 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Reviewed By Y6801YCsusanc

This is a memorial every American visiting Hawaii should not miss. Even though I read complaints posted on TripAdvisor about not being able to visit the memorial itself, it still doesn't take away from the SIGNIFICANCE. They show a movie about what led to the attack on Pearl Harbor which was well presented before going onboard a boat that takes you briefly around the harbor. There is a lot to see here. You can visit a museum detailing the history of the events happening in the Pacific at that time and what led up to the attack. You can also visit both the World War II submarine, USS Bowfin and it's accompanying memorial to lost submariners and the submarine museum; next you can visit the battleship USS Missouri and excellent museum and where the Japanese surrendered. There is also an air museum which we didn't have a chance this time to visit. Kids 12 and up would get more out of this than young children and they should be exposed to this history and never forget it. I was lucky to meet a Pearl Harbor survivor, Sterling Cale. He signed his book for us and I had my picture taken with him (no charge), so don't miss this and thank him for his service to our country.

2. Fort Shafter

1 Fort Shafter Army Base Building 434, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96819 http://militarybases.co/directory/fort-shafter-army-base-in-honolulu-hi/
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Fort Shafter

3. Ford Island Historical Trail

Ford Island, Honolulu, Oahu, HI
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Ford Island Historical Trail

4. Pearl Harbor Memorial Fountain

Pearl Harbor Blvd Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Fountain

5. Honouliuli National Monument

Honolulu, Oahu, HI http://www.nps.gov/hono/index.htm
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