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                                                                                                                                      Hafa Adai, and                                 We hope you enjoy your stay
                                                                                                                                            welcome to Guam!                         on Guam, where America’s day
                                                                                                                                                                                     begins.
                                                                                                                                          his Guam Guide includes ev-
                                                                                                                                     Terything you need to know
                                                                                                                                     about our island in one easy-                   CONTENTS
                                                                                                                                     to-read format. From our rich                   Using this Guide    . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
                                                                                                                                     Chamorro culture to our heri-                   About the Cover     . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
                                                                                                                                     tage, food, and even historical                 Guam’s Unique Culture and
                                                                                                                                     landmarks that make our island
                                                                                                                                     unique, you will find everything                Proud Heritage    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
                                                                                                                                     you need to explore our tropical                Fruits & Flowers of Guam      . . . . . . .  7
                                                                                                                                     paradise in these pages.                        Village Murals    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
                                                                                                                                                                                     Your Guam Experience       . . . . . . . . . . 9
                                                                                                                                     Maps can be found through-
                                                                                                                                     out the book, particularly in                   History of Guam    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
                                                                                                                                     the Sightseeing & Landmarks                     Planning Your Visit    . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
                                                                                                                                     section, which offers a detailed                Getting Around    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
                                                                                                                                     listing of WWII sites, favor-                    Family Fun in the Sun    . . . . . . . . . 21
                                                                                                                                     ite beaches, and other Guam                       · Beaches   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
                                                                                                                                     hotspots that may be of interest
                                                                                                                                     to you.                                           · Outdoor Activities   . . . . . . . . . . 25
                                                                                                                                                                                       · Snorkeling   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26        1
                                                                                                                                     Each section of the Guam Guide,                   · Scuba Diving    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
                                                                                                                                     detailed in the Table of Con-                     · Boat Tours   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
                                                                                                                                     tents, is separated using differ-
                                                                                                                                     ent colored latte stones on the                   · Boonie Stomps    . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
                                                                                                                                     margin of each page. This will                    · Guam Golf    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
                                                                                                                                     help you to explore the book                    Getting Married in Paradise     . . . . . 32
                                                                                                                                     and our island easily.                          Entertainment & Nightlife     . . . . . . . 34

                                                                                                                                                                                     Shopping     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
                                                                                                                                     One important thing to keep
                                                                                                                                     in mind as you make your way                    Sightseeing & Historical
                                                                                                                                     through the Guam Guide is                       Landmarks    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
                                                                                                                                     that you can find a listing of                    · Northern Guam    . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
                                                                                                                                     all hotels, restaurants, scenic                   · Tumon/Tamuning/Harmon         . . . . 41
                                                                                                                                     spots, shopping and transporta-
                                                                                                                                     tion options – along with other                   · Hagåtña   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
                                                                                                                                     members of the Guam Visitors                      · Central Guam    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
                                                                                                                                     Bureau – in the back pocket.                      · Southern Guam    . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
                                                                                                                                                                                     Guam’s Must See and Do        . . . . . . . 59
                                                                                                                                     Please use this listing to help
                                                                                                                                     plan your stay on our beautiful                 Safety Tips   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
                                                                                                                                     island or visit the GVB website                 Island Region Maps      . . . . . . . . . . . 64
                                                                                                                                     at www.visitguam.org.                           USA               . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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