BlogTips for Visiting the USS Bowfin Submarine - Discount Tickets & More
Bowfin Park is a Historic National Landmark, that contains the 1942 USS Bowfin submarine, a museum, and a waterfront memorial to the 52 submarines that were lost during World War II. The USS Bowfin is one of only 15 World War II submarines that remain intact, and offers a unique opportunity to board a sub and get a first-hand look at the inner workings of the stealthy vessels that make up the U.S. military’s “Silent Service.” Visitors can take a narrated tour of the ship’s interior, explore one-of-a-kind artifacts and exhibits, and experience what life was like for sailors aboard a World War II-era submarine. December 7, 2016 marks the 75th anniversary of the attack and is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Visit the official website for a full schedule of events taking place during the month. Check out our helpful guide for visiting the the USS Bowfin Submarine at Pearl Harbor, with tips for visiting, other nearby attractions, and much more.
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If you are planning on visiting Oahu, especially during December, we highly recommend spending time at each of the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. We’ve got you covered for tickets - USS Bowfin Submarine admission is available with the below money saving options, so you can choose the attraction pass that's right for you: 1. All-Inclusive Pass - All you can do. Includes admission to dozens of attractions. 2. Build Your Own Pass - Select the attractions you want to visit prior to visiting. See all available Oahu passes, attractions & prices. Oh and just so you know, the Go Oahu Card includes admission to each of the below Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, so you can see them all with just one pass...
USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour
Battleship Missouri
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum
Pacific Aviation Museum
Tips for Visiting the USS Bowfin
When to Visit the USS Bowfin Submarine
USS Bowfin Highlights
Audio Tour
Don a headset and learn all about the USS Bowfin and life aboard a submarine with an audio tour that takes you across the 312-foot-long deck, down into the belly of the Bowfin, and out the other side of this sleek “stealth” weapon. Numbered stickers throughout the ship prompt you to play the proper audio file, and an interesting narrative features commentary from Navy service members. There is a separate narrated tour tailored specifically for kids. The numbers that guide the kid’s tour are colored differently than the adult tour, and the content is aimed at making the Bowfin’s tour more interesting and understandable for children. The tours last about 30 minutes, but plan to spend an extra hour exploring the museums and memorials.
Indoor Museum
Outdoor Missile Museum
The exhibits at the outdoor missile museum feature a large number of impressive missiles, torpedoes, and other submarine weaponry. Learn about the history of a modified, 54-foot, 3,000 pound Japanese Kaiten, human-guided torpedo. A U.S. Regulus missile on display represents one of the first U.S. attempts at creating a deterrent missile and is modeled on German World War II V-Bomb technology. Walk through the cramped interior of the USS Parche’s conning tower, where the submarines submerged attacks were conducted from, and look through the periscopes mounted on the tower’s exterior. The McCann rescue chamber was key in the only successful rescue of American men from the sunken submarine, USS Squalus, in 1939.
Memorial
Nearby Attractions
There are plenty of other great things to see located nearby. Here are a few we suggest adding to your itinerary... The USS Bowfin is located in Pearl Harbor’s World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, and you can easily spend a full day exploring all of the memorials. The USS Arizona Memorial is the most well-known monument in Pearl Harbor, and it is not to be missed. Visitors watch a moving film featuring actual footage from the Pearl Harbor attack before boarding a Navy shuttle boat to the memorial. It’s a very emotional experience that inspires somber reflection and instills a deeper understanding of the tragedy and complexities of war. Check out these tips for visiting the USS Arizona Memorial. The USS Missouri is docked across the harbor at Ford Island. Tour the towering battleship, a sister to the USS Arizona, to experience the full grandeur of an intact, fully restored, World War II battleship. Visitors can’t help but to be awe-inspired by the sheer size and power of this gigantic vessel. Check out these tips for visiting the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial. The Pacific Aviation Museum is also located near the USS Missouri on Ford Island. Self-guided tours take you through the pock-marked airfield, control tower, and two aircraft hangars that house 70 years of Pacific aviation history including over 50 aircraft, historical videos-including an award-winning documentary, a museum store, and flight simulators.
Places to Eat Nearby
There is a snack stand next to the USS Bowfin that serves nachos, corn dogs, popcorn, shave ice, and water. There is also a small convenience store near the USS Arizona Memorial Theater stocked with sandwiches, chips, candy, and soft drinks. The LaniÄkea Café is located at the nearby Pacific Aviation Museum. The World War II-themed restaurant is the best place to eat in Pearl Harbor, featuring burgers, sandwiches, salads, sides, and desserts, with a classic kids menu and non-alcoholic beverages. Schooners restaurant is situated at Pearl Harbor’s waterfront across the bridge from Ford Island. Guests get a great view of the harbor and ships from a large outdoor deck or can catch a sports game on a large screen TV at the indoor bar. Schooners has a daily buffet spread as well as a varied lunch and dinner menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, seafood, steak, and local dishes. Open daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, open until 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday.
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