USS Arizona Memorial
 
The USS Arizona Memorial was dedicated in 1962 to commemorate the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This event marked the entry of the Americans into World War II. The memorial straddles the sunken hull of the battleship USS Arizona.

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Honolulu HI USA  96818

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Pearl Harbor (Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund)

Pearl Harbor is the site of a Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, considered a major factor in U.S. involvement in World War II.

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'Iolani Palace

An excellent place to begin a walking tour of Honolulu's Historic District is at the 'Iolani Palace. 'Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs -- King Kalakaua, who built the Palace in 1882, and his sister and successor...More

Tours are offered every 30 minutes Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets are obtained at the near by 'Iolani Barracks.

Admission for an adult is $20. Hawaiian residents and military with ID pay $15. Children Ages 5-17 are $5. No children under 5 are admitted.

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'Iolani Barracks

On the northwest lawn of the 'Iolani Palace grounds sits the castle-like 'Iolani Barracks.

'Iolani Barracks was originally built in 1870-71 on the land where the Hawaii State Capitol building now sits. It was designed to house the royal palace and royal tomb guards. German architect...More

'Iolani Barracks now houses The Palace Gift Shop, ticket office, video theatre, and membership office.


Coronation Stand and Pavilion

The large gazebo located on the southwest lawn of the 'Iolani Palace grounds is the Coronation Stand or Coronation Pavilion. It was built for the February 12, 1883 coronation of King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani. It was moved to this location...More

On many afternoons you will find Hawaiian music artists performing on the grounds nearby.


King Kamehameha I Statue

Walking towards King Street from the front of 'Iolani Palace, you will see the large statue of King Kamehameha I across the street.

King David Kalakaua commissioned a statue of Kamehameha I in 1878. At the time a kahuna (priest) is said to have commented that the statue would only feel at home if it rested in the lands of Kamehameha's...More

It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Honolulu. Twice a year, on May Day and for Kamehameha Day on June 11, it is adorned with leis.


Ali’iolani Hale

Sitting directly behind the statue of King Kamehameha I is a building known as Ali'iolani Hale. Hale in Hawaiian means "house" and Ali'iolani literally means "a chief known unto the heavens." This is a "secret" name given to King Kamehameha V at birth. It was Kamehameha V who commissioned the construction of this building which he originally intended to be his palace. The building was completed after the death of Kamehameha V under the reign of David Kalakaua

Ali'iolani Hale is well worth a stop. It was in one of the conference rooms of the building that several scenes from ABC's Lost was filmed such as the scene where Claire meets the prospective adoptive parents of her baby and where Michael and his wife meet with their attorneys over their divorce terms. ...More


U.S. Post Office, Custom House & Court House

Located to the right of Ali'iolani Hale (as you face the building) and across Mililani Street is the U.S. Post Office/Customs House/Court House. As you may guess, the building has been used for numerous purposes since its construction was completed ...More


Territorial Office and Kekuanaoa Building

Walking back down King Street, past the statue of Kamehameha I, you come to the Territorial Office Building which is also known as the Kekuanaoa Building after Mataio Kekuanaoa, the father of Princess Ruth Keelikolani, great-granddaughter of Kamehameha I.

Completed in 1926 and designed by Hawaii architect Arthur Reynolds...More


King Lunalilo Mausoleum

As you exit the Territorial Office Building make a right on King Street and carefully cross busy Punchbowl Street. On the southeast corner of King and Punchbowl sits the grounds of Kawaiaha'o Church.

As you enter the church grounds you will notice a small structure to your right surrounded by a wrought iron fence. This is the mausoleum of King William Lunalilo. Upon the death of King Kamehameha V...More


Kawaiaha'o Church and Mission Cemetery  

The nearby Kawaiaha'o Church is one of Hawaii's most historic churches. This is the fifth church built on this spot. The first four were constructed of native materials and did not last long.
 
The current church was designed by Hiram Bingham, the first missionary on Oahu. The church was completed in 1842 in a New England style of architecture. It is constructed of coral slabs...More


Mission Houses Museum

As you exit the rear of the grounds of Kawaiaha'o Church, cross over Kawaiaha'o Street. The small buildings you see across the street are the Mission Houses complex and include three original structures dating back to the 1830's.

It is here where Hiram Bingham and the rest of his company including a farmer, printer, two teachers, wives and children were given land to build thatched houses for their stay in Hawaii. Years later, King Kamehameha III...More

The Mission Houses are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours of the houses and print shop are offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. General admission is $10, Hawaii residents, members of the military, and senior citizens pay $8, students (6 years - college) pay $6.