A travel guide to the National Monument of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii

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The USS Bowfin.

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Ubicación:1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu (12 millas al noroeste de Waikiki y 17 millas al este de las áreas turísticas de Ko Olina).Oahu traffic can be congested, so reserve more time to get to Pearl Harbor.

Cómo llegar:conduciendo, toma la autopista H-1 hasta la salida 15A “Arizona Mem/Stadium” —no tomes la salida “Hickam AFB/Pearl Harbor”, que te llevará a la base militar activa—.You can also take public buses N.º 20 and 42 (from Waikiki) and the N.º 40 (from Ko Olina).Many private operators organize guided visits to Pearl Harbor that include the back and forth transport to hotels.

Visitas:el Monumento Nacional de Pearl Harbor (PHNM) y elBowfinMuseum están abiertos todos los días.Elmissouriestá open from Wednesday to Saturday;And the Aviation Museum from Wednesday to Sunday.All are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.Two or three hours should be enough for PHNM, but plan a full day to cover all places of interest.All luggage should be stored in a locker (for a rate of $ 5 to $ 7) or leave in the car.

Una guía de viaje al Monumento Nacional de Pearl Harbor en Hawái

Entradas:el PHNM es gratuito; la entrada alMissouricuesta $29.99;Albowfin, $ 15;and to the Aviation Museum, $ 25 (there are no discounts for older adults in any).

La mejor temporada para visitar:el Día de la Recordación, el 7 de diciembre, es el mayor evento anual de Pearl Harbor, con una semana de actividades que incluyen actuaciones de bandas, salidas ceremoniales, sobrevuelos de aviones y servicios conmemorativos.Arrives early to avoid crowds.

Accesibilidad:encontrarás espacios para discapacitados cerca de la entrada en el estacionamiento del centro para visitantes.The PHNM complies with the ADA and is totally accessible to wheelchairs, even on the boat ride, but the facilities do not have available wheelchairs.ElBowfinno is accessible for wheelchairs, but the museum meets the ADA.The Aviation Museum is accessible in a wheelchair and meets the ADA, as well as some areas some areas (some routes require steep stairs).Both have free, but limited wheelchairs (by order of arrival).

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