Very moving place to visit which was beautifully laid out and in an amazing location. Have visited Arlington Cemetery and this compares but is different.
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
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Ranked #3 of 141 attractions in Honolulu
Type: Cemeteries
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
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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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Waipahu, Hawaii
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This is a large cemetery on top of a mountain. Walking around it makes you feel peace and quiet. You can take beautiful pictures here.
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Sheridan, Oregon
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If you visit here, you will be humbled and honored to see the rows of headstones that line the Punchbowl. It is breathtaking site that will appreciate the freedoms we enjoy in the United States due to the sacrifices made by those who died in uniform.
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Roanoke Rapids, NC
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The cemetery was beautiful. The tour guide said that we could not get out I bus so we did not spend much time there.
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Los Angeles
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I wanted to get to this review with the Memorial Day weekend coming up. This is a special time to visit NCP as it is decorated with flags as they do in Arlington Nat'l Cemetery. I have visited the friday afternoon of memorial weekend. By that time they have the large flags out lining the drive, but may not be...
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Athol, Massachusetts
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It takes a GPS to manuve around, but this is worth the visit. Be sure to drive around to the look out point and to the memorial. Upon entering, it is quite expansive and overwhelming.
See 12 more reviews by MassachusettsRes for Honolulu
Appleton, Wisconsin
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Not many people stop at this caldera in Honolulu, but it is well worth an hour or two of your time. The grounds are beautiful- well groomed, peaceful, and it is a nice way to show your respect for veterans. Take time to walk to the top of monument and see the mosaic dioramas of WWII Pacific battles that provide...
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Shawnee, Oklahoma
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Visit on your own, as buses aren't allowed to stop. Very moving. Great view of Honolulu. Remember, this is a cemetery.
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Warrenville, Illinois
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This is a wonderful, peaceful, reflective cemetery to visit. You can not help to be moved by it. The setting is quiet, peaceful, and respectful. Take your time and wander among the graves and the memorial. You will be glad you did it!
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Bishop's Waltham England
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The cemetery is taken in on most city tours of Honalulu and is a peaceful setting. The statute appears as part of the start of Hawaii Five O and is worthy of a visit and photos.
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