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Aloha Tower Marketplace
101 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-528-5700
This double-decker mall adjacent to Honolulu Harbor has shops, indoor and outdoor restaurants, and live entertainment. The observation deck offers a fabulous view of the harbor.
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St.
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-848-4129
Founded in 1889, the museum began with royal possessions, but it is now world-famous for its displays of the best of Polynesia.
Chinatown
King St., between Smith and River Streets Honolulu
This historic neighborhood has everything from art galleries to Chinese and Thai restaurants. An open-air market completes the scene, making this one of the best Chinatowns in the country.
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaole Hwy.
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-396-4229
This overlook is one of the most beautiful spots in Hawaii, and the view covers the whole bay.
Hawaii IMAX Theater
325 Seaside Ave.
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-923-4629
With a screen five stories high and 70 feet wide, this theater presents incredible movie experiences.
Hawaii Maritime Center
Pier 7, Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-536-6373
The main exhibits of this center focus on Hawaii’s whaling days, the history of Honolulu Harbor, the Clipper seaplane, and surfing in Hawaii.
Dole Pineapple Pavilion
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy.
Wahiawa, Phone: 808-621-8408
This center is dedicated to the pineapple, and it is a wonderful stop on a tour of the island.
Hawaii’s Plantation Village
94-695 Waipahu St.
Waipahu, Hawaii Phone: 808-677-0110
This plantation is full of authentic furnishings from Hawaii’s plantation period. Asian art and architecture are the stars of the show, along with many interesting antiques and relics.
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Ave.
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-971-7171
Noted for its incredible beauty, this zoo offers more than just a look at animals. During the summer months, the zoo produces free programs of singing, dancing and island entertainment.
Iolani Palace
364 S King St,
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-522-0832
Built in 1882, “America’s only royal residence” has been beautifully restored.
Kodak Hula Show
2805 Monsarrat Ave.
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-627-3379
This free one-hour presentation is one of the most popular attractions in Hawaii. Dancing, music and all sorts of traditional entertainment create a wonderful show.
Moanalua Gardens
1401 Mahiole St.
Honolulu, HI Phone: 808-833-1944
This lovely park is the site of a major hula festival during the summer. It is also a great place to visit for hiking, walking and enjoying the beauty of Hawaii.
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy.
Laie, Hawaii Phone: 808-293-3333
Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, the Marquesas, New Zealand and Tonga are all represented in this wonderful center. Shows, demonstrations, IMAX films, shopping and handicrafts complete the experience.
Sea Life Park
2552 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, Phone: 808-259-7933
This marine park has everything from dolphins to whales to penguins. A 300,000-gallon Hawaiian reef tank is one of the highlights.
Wahiawa Botanical Gardens
1396 California Ave.
Wahiawa, Hawaii Phone: 808-621-7321
More than 27 acres of unique plants and flowers fill this lovely garden. The garden is incredibly peaceful and many of its plants are stunning.
Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, Phone: 808-923-9741
More than 300 different types of Pacific and Hawaiian marine life are on display.
Waimea Valley
59-864 Kamehameha Hwy.
Haleiwa Phone: 808-638-8511
This 1,800-acre attraction features a look at early Hawaiian life in the midst of an impressive garden that has more than 2,500 species of plants. |
