Located above the sunken remains of the USS Arizona, the memorial is accessible only by boat and is part of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Visitors experience a short documentary film, a boat ride to the site, and time to reflect at the white structure suspended over the battleship’s resting place, where oil still seeps to the surface — often called the “tears of the Arizona.”

It’s a sobering, educational, and emotionally moving experience — a must-visit for those looking to connect with U.S. history and pay respect to those who served.