Every person that lives or visits Hawaii should go to the USS Arizona Memorial. It is a very sobering experience and gives you a deep appreciation of life and where you are. I'm glad they changed the movie they show you before you take the boat ride to the memorial itself. The previous movie was very scary especially for young ones. Once on the memorial, it is amazing to see the ship itself and to know that it is a graveyard makes the mood quite somber. It is a beautiful view from there and you are able to see the markers of where other ships were sunk. If you listen carefully to your guide and if you have the right one, they can explain all the symbolism about the memorial (shape, how it was chosen, etc.) If you know a military personnel, they can schedule ahead of time a special tour. The boat is nicer and you start off in an area where hammerhead sharks breed. You get more of the history and it is not so crowded...until you get to the memorial. Both tours are very good.
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