Pearl Harbor is perhaps one of the most important historical sites on the islands. This place is a reminder of the bombing that occurred on December 7, 1941, which also marked a pivotal point within the United States’ history. Now, Pearl Harbor stands as a National Historic Landmark that millions of people visit a year.

While on vacation, visiting Pearl Harbor is a must. While here, you can learn about the history of this location. The exhibits within the visitors’ center show pictures of the era and displays items that relate to the time.

From Pearl Harbor you can also access the USS Arizona Memorial. To visit it, you must take a ferry trip across the harbor, available from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Memorial Center. This memorial is built over the sunken ship, in which hundreds of people lost their lives. Within the memorial is a wall with all the names of the fallen soldiers, and a section that allows visitors to see the top of the sunken ship

Pearl Harbor is a must-see while on vacation on Oahu. Here, you can learn about Pearl Harbor and its impact on the growth of its nation.