The United States naval base at Pearl Harbor was surprised by a Japanese military strike on the morning of December 7, 1941: all eight U.S. Navy battleships were damaged, more than 2,000 Americans lost their lives, and this very attack led to the American involvement in World War II. Today, a memorial reminds of those who died in the assault, while two museums and outdoor exhibits present the historical happenings and their backgrounds. The visitor centre in general also features exhibits and interpretive programs for other Pacific National Parks: Kalaupapa National Historical Park on the island of Molokai, American Memorial Park in Saipan, and War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam.

This stunning, white-limestone church was constructed between 1087 and 1197 and has always held the remains of San Nicola (who is also known as Santa Klaus). It is both a Catholic and an Orthodox church and, partly for this reason, it is a place of annual pilgrimage for many people from all over the world.

The museum has remained largely under the tourist radar despite its rather comprehensive collection of military artifacts. Army uniforms and weapons dating back to 1876 all the way through to the times of WWI are on display, as well as WWII tanks and military jets directly outside the building.

In the Capital of Waterparks, being the largest waterpark is quite a feat. Noah’s Ark Waterpark claims that title not only just in The Dells, but in all of America. There are over 80 family activities in a park, including activities for young children and exhilarating extreme adult slides. Enjoy the Quadzilla, The Scorpion’s Tail, Black Anaconda, Tadpole Bay Kiddie Play Area, Noah's 4-D Dive-In, 51 waterslides, 2 huge wavepools, 2 endless rivers, 4 kiddie water play areas, Flash Flood, bumper boats, arcades, gift shops, restaurants, candy store and much more. Noah's Ark Waterpark operates seasonally, so it's a good idea to check their website for the most up-to-date calendar and hours each year before planning your visit.