• Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps on the steps of the Court of Honor

    American Memorial

    Park Northern Mariana Islands

Directions

The park is centrally located along the western shoreline of Saipan, adjacent to downtown Garapan.

Traveling from the airport, proceed north on Airport Road (Tun Herman Pan Highway) until the Road ends at Monsignor Guerrero Road (16 Highway). Turn left on Monsignor Guerrero Road, and continue until the Road ends at Beach Road. Turn right onto Beach Road, and continue until the road ends at the park's mall entrance. You will see a sign for American Memorial Park in front of you, and the Court of Honor and Flag Circle in the distance. Turn left onto Micro Beach Road and proceed to the parking lot and visitor center on your right.

The park is within easy walking distance from hotels in Garapan's tourist district. From other locations, the park can be reached by taxi or rental car.

Did You Know?

Soldiers in Siapan photograph courtesy of History and Museums Division, U.S. Marine Corps

On D-Day, June 15, 1944, the Island of Saipan was attacked by the United States' 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions, who landed along the western lagoon of Saipan. Two days later, the U.S. Army 27th Infantry Division landed in support of the invasion and fought along the eastern half of Saipan. More...