Just a few of Oahu's must-see attractions:

Arizona Memorial Museum
Thousands annually pay their respects here, the infamous Pearl Harbor where Japanese forces bombed the United States — propelling America into the Second World War.

Battleship Missouri Memorial
Moored on Pearl Harbor's historic Battleship Row, this battleship's decks hosted the official WWII surrender of the Empire of Japan in 1945.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Swim with turtles and thousands of tropical fish at this pristine Marine Life Conservation District.

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Nestled inside the crater of an extinct volcano, this cemetery is the final resting place of more than 25,000 casualties of three American wars — World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside
Historic spot where King Kamehameha the Great drove opposing armies over the steep cliffs to their deaths in the Nu'uanu Pali Battle for the island of O'ahu.

Kawaiaha'o Church
Dedicated in 1842, Kawaiahao (pronounced kah-vai-ah-ha-o) Church is often referred to as the Westminster Abbey of Hawai'i. The austere, New England-inspired design was the handiwork of Rev. Hiram Bingham, who led the first Congregationalist mission to Hawai‘i in 1820.

Diamond Head State Monument
Drive into the crater of this extinct volcano and hike nearly a mile (including 99 stairs up through a tunnel) to a spectacular lookout with a 360-degree view of O'ahu's leeward side.

'Iolani Palace State Monument
Official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Lili'uokalani, the last monarchs of Hawai'i, 1882-1893. Guided tours available.

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