“The USS Arizona Memorial straddles the sunken 1941 battleship; where oil still bleeds to the surface in 'black tears' eighty years later; the 184-foot bridge structure is designed to sag in the middle but stand tall at the ends; arrive for the first boat at 7:30 am to stand in the assembly room before the tropical heat intensifies; the silence is profound.”
About Pearl Harbor National Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial straddles the sunken 1941 battleship; where oil still bleeds to the surface in 'black tears' eighty years later; the 184-foot bridge structure is designed to sag in the middle but stand tall at the ends; arrive for the first boat at 7:30 am to stand in the assembly room before the tropical heat intensifies; the silence is profound.
Why Visit
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is one of United States's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Pearl Harbor National Memorial in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
