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Things to do in Hawaii, United States: The Best Cemeteries
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1. Lanikaula's grave
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
According to legend, this is the spot where the greatest of the kahunas, Lanikaula, was buried. A kahuna was a Hawaiian priest or holy man.
2. Wananalua Congregational Church
3. Kauai Veteran's Cemetery
4. USS Parche Memorial
5. USS Arizona Memorial
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4.5 based on 26,456 reviews
A 184-foot memorial honoring the 2,388 Americans who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Reviewed By lindar1961 - Inverloch, Australia
The Pearl Harbour complex is well set out. Even though the entry fee seems expensive you do get value for money. The entry includes a boat tide to the USS Arizona, exploring the Bowfin submarine, a bus ride to Ford Island (active Naval Base), exploring the Missouri (battleship) and entry into the aviation museums. Very moving and memorable.
6. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
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4.5 based on 3,160 reviews
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.
Reviewed By CraigW498
our driver from the Pearl Harbour tour took us to the Punchbowl cemetery.Of any cemetery I have visited it is the most impressive .The bowl which is a long ago volcanic crater provides a feeling of seclusion and the trees are so perfectly manicured they provide a true feeling of privilege for those who are buried here . The monuments are impressive as well. The view of the city on the trip down the outside is also nice. At first I thought a cemetery was not on my agenda but I'm glad I seen this one .
7. Valley of the Temples
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4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By 580kirstya - Sydney, Australia
Take your time here. It may seem like it is just a "five minute" walk around - but there are little nooks and cranny's where you can hide in plain sight, but tucked away behind some lovely trees. Sit on the seats, feed the huge koi fish and birds (they will eat from your hand if you are patient), pet the cats (careful of the calico one, he's cranky!), chickens that want cuddles, peacocks that just strut around, light some incense, give thanks and say a prayer (or three) to give charitably and to just reflect in the ambiance. It was such a restful place.
8. Royal Mausoleum State Monument (Mauna Ala)
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Kittygal - Los Angeles, United States
I visited this lovely mausoleum on a windy and rainy morning. It's a beautiful resting place for Hawaiian royalty and some other notable historical figures. A spot to reflect...remember...and pay respect.
9. Waiola Church & Waiola Cemetery
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Both Waiola (which means "Water of Life") Church and the Waiola (or Waine'e) Graveyard next to it figure heavily into Maui's history. Many important figures from the early days of Hawaiian colonization are buried here, the famous next to the unknown, and perhaps more importantly, the Hawaiian next to the Western.
Reviewed By MaryAnnTravels - Lahaina, United States
Waiola Cemetary is listed on the walking tour billboards throughout historical Lahaina town. This is a well-tended and well-loved graveyard with significant historical roots of royalty and Hawai’ian people. On most Saturday mornings you will find the caretakers of the cemetary working hard to keep it beautiful. Drop by and speak with these friendly people. They will likely take the time to give you some of the history of both the graveyard and church. Queen Keopuolani and other royal family members are buried here. Keopuolani was the highest ranking wife of Kamehameha I. She founded the Waiola Church which is well worth a visit on Sunday mornings for worship. Be prepared to stay after church for a real local, homemade meal and friendly conversation, Hawai’ian style.
