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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

11 Arizona Memorial Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818
808-423-1341
Ranked #6 of 172 attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 227 Reviews
Type: Museums, Military Museums
Activities: Walking
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Oviedo, Florida
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW via mobile

This is a great stop while you are waiting for your time to go out to the Arizona Memorial. Pictures cannot demonstrate the cramped quarters for those brave men that served on submarines. This was a great history lesson and very enjoyable. Must be able to climb up and down some ladders.

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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You must take the self-guided audio tour through the submarine!

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Princeton, New Jersey
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

This sub survived all. Take the audio tour. Awesome walk through the actual submarine portals. Picturesque and thrilling.

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Columbus, Indiana, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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Every single American who visits O'ahu should absolutely make the time to visit Pearl Harbor and visit the other museums that are there. It's an absolute must see! Very, very humbling!

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Varazze, Italy
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

It's the real McCoy. Great for WWII buffs! Combine it with the Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial Tour for a well-rounded tour.

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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We saw both the Missouri and the Bowfin, and it was definitely worth the extra money. Just be prepared to spend at least half a day or more there, it just takes that long to try and see everything.

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Curitiba, PR
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Super maintained, easy to visit and very educational. I learned a lot about the War visiting this attraction.

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San Antonio, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Enjoyed the audio tour and the staff was friendly. My wife had never been on a submarine before and found it very interesting. Make sure to visit the museum as it enhances the overall experience.

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New Delhi, India
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175 reviews 175 reviews
Reviews in 60 cities Reviews in 60 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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For visiting the USS Bowfin - the "Avenger" of Pearl Harbour - there is a separate charge of $10.-

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Texas, the Lone Star State
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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I was surprised how interesting I found the Bowfin. I'm not generally interested in submarine lore, but seeing this one gives you a better perspective of the whole Pearl Harbor history. You'll see up-close how these men lived and served in the days before the bombing. It helps you to understand that they were real people with real lives. Definitely... More

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