Visit Punchbowl to complete your list of must see cemeteries including Arlington, Gettysburg, Normandy.
National Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu
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National Cemetery of the Pacific
2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96813
808-566-1430
As featured in Honolulu for free
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Ranked #4 of 172 attractions in Honolulu
224 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
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The resting place for more than 25,000 victims of three American Wars - World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War – this is truly the “Cemetery of...
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The resting place for more than 25,000 victims of three American Wars - World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War – this is truly the “Cemetery of Heroes.” Punchbowl was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs that, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range. Of special note is a monument honoring Hawaii-born astronaut Ellison Onizuka, who perished aboard the Challenger space shuttle in 1986. Also noteworthy are the Courts of the Missing, white stone tablets bearing the names of those missing in action from World War II.
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You will get a great panorama of Honolulu, but what is most thrilling is to think of all those that gave their lives so you could stand up here and enjoy places like this. A national shrine - perfect for all ages. I was so pleased to see families there last night taking their kids to family member's graves and...
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We enjoyed our visit to the Punchbowl Cemetery immensely. The drive from Waikiki to the location is quick and allows for you to enjoy views of the city. I enjoyed learning about the history of the Punchbowl Crater and why it is now the National Cemetery. The mosaic art pieces that describe Pearl Harbor and the war are picturesque. We...
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Emotionally compelling. Must visit to pay tribute to the fallen.
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Beautiful well kept up cemetery that you can drive into. Nice displays on campaigns in the pacific. Great views over honolulu.
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Final resting place of many of our country's heroic military men. Also where Ellison Onizuka, astronaut is buried. He lost his life when the space shuttle blew up.
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We stopped here after the Pearl Harbor tour, and it was a perfect companion visit. This is a beautiful final resting place for fallen heroes.
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Even though this is a cemetery, we always love to visit it, just to walk around enjoying it's beauty and views of Waikiki from above, as well as remembrance of those buried there.
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the grounds are gorgeous and the history learned unforgettable.
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Along with the USS Arizona Memorial, the National Cemetery of the Pacific (aka Punchbowl) is a must see for anybody planning to visit Oahu.
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