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 Pearl Harbor monument |
One Arizona Memorial Place (Pearl Harbor) Honolulu, HI 96818 United States +1 808 422 0561 / +1 808 422 2771 http://www.arizonamemorial.org/ USAR_Administration@nps.gov |
On December 7, 1941, the battleship USS Arizona was sunk, taking 1,100 sailors with it. In 1961, a solemn white monument was erected above the midsection of the ship. The deck of the Arizona lies now six feet below the surface of Pearl Harbor and is clearly visible from the monument. Take the shuttle launch from shore to the monument and view the dark shape of a once-great ship with its silent crew. Free guided tours are offered 8am-3pm daily. Visit the Battleship Missouri Memorial afterward. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic battleship from WWII |
Pearl Harbor (P.O. Box 6339) Honolulu, HI 96818 United States +1 808 973 2494 http://www.ussmissouri.com/ bigmo@ussmissouri.org |
Stand on the deck of this imposing old structure that has been painstakingly cared for and extensively renovated. The "Mighty Mo" is where General Douglas MacArthur proclaimed the end of World War II in September of 1945 in Tokyo Bay. The great vintage battleship now sits at permanent anchor across from the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. Admission: USD16 Adults, USD7 Children ages 4-12. Adult admission for guided tours starts at USD22. Visit the Arizona Memorial first to get a sense of the complete story. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Meet the dolphins |
5000 Kahala Ave Kahala Mandarin Hotel Honolulu, HI 96816 United States +1 808 739 8918 http://dolphinquest.org dqoahu@dolphinquest.org |
Located inside the Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this dolphin habitat draws visitors from up and down the island of Oahu. Dolphin Quest offers a variety of programs and encounters for everyone from children to couples. Guests and visitors have the chance to learn about these extraordinary creatures through fun and educational programs. To learn more, visit their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Refuge in the heart of Honolulu |
180 North Vineyard Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96817 United States +1 808 522 7066 / +1 808 522 7060 http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/p... hbg@co.honolulu.hi.us |
For a brief hiatus from city life, duck into this garden. It is the oldest of the five Honolulu Botanical Gardens. The mission of the organization is "to plan, develop, curate, maintain and study documented collections of tropical plants in an aesthetic setting." Highlights include a palm collection, Lyon Orchid Garden, a prehistoric glen and a number of trees rated "exceptional" for their beauty and rarity. Pick up a souvenir at the Foster Garden Gallery and Bookshop. General admission is USD5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Snorkeling paradise |
7455 Kalanianaole Highway (Kalanianaole Highway at the Hanauma Bay turnoff) Honolulu, HI 96825 United States +1 808 396 4229 / +1 808 397 5840 (Education Program) hanauma@hawaii.edu |
Famed for its beautiful horseshoe-shaped sandy beach and clear, calm turquoise waters, this natural marine sanctuary is home to thousands of colorful tropical fish. The waist-deep water inside the reef is perfect for novice snorkelers to explore. More experienced snorkelers might want to check with the lifeguard before venturing beyond to deeper waters to see sea turtles and other marine life. The Bay is least crowded in the early morning or late afternoon. Admission: non-resident adult visitors USD3, free to all others. Parking fee is USD1 per vehicle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Interactiveand educational entertainment |
111 Ohe Street Honolulu, HI 96813 United States +1 808 524 5437 http://www.discoverycenterhawa... info@discoverycenterhawaii.org |
Children are encouraged to learn about a diverse range of subjects at this busy, colorful facility. It offers a number of fanciful interactive displays and learning toys. Every subject from physiology to sociology is explored. Tour the 'Global Village' or play a game of volleyball...with a robot! The 37,000 square foot space offers several hours of entertainment for kids and parents. The center has been open since late 1998. It's geared toward children aged 3-13. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Making an environmental difference |
2131 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu, HI 96822 United States +1 808 955 0100 hawaiinaturecenter@hawaii.rr.com |
Established in 1981, this non-profit organization has the sole purpose of spreading the environmental gospel to residents and visitors of the Hawaiian Islands. Almost entirely volunteer-operated, the Center facilitates hands-on environmental education for school children, families and the general public. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of educating children. Hopefully, with a change in the attitudes of youth toward nature, the future of the environment stands a chance. Admission is free. There is a gift shop onsite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tropical haven |
46-680 Luluku Road Honolulu, HI 96744 United States +1 808 233 7323 http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/p... |
On this lush 400-acre preserve, all of the world's foremost tropical regions are grouped geographically. A staggering variety of rare and endangered plants thrive here, with particular emphasis placed on native Hawaiian flora. Facilities include hiking trails, campgrounds, a visitor center and a 32-acre (non-swimming) lake. A variety of educational programs such as guided nature hikes are offered. Camping is allowed on weekend nights (Friday through Sunday). Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walk on the wild side |
151 Kapahulu Avenue (Corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues in Kapiolani Park) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 971 7171 http://www.honoluluzoo.org/ honzoo@honzoosoc.org |
An attractive flamingo pond greets you at the entrance of this 42-acre municipal zoo in Waikiki. Rare wildlife inside the lush park includes the Hawaiian nene goose, Francois monkeys and Galapagos tortoises. There is a children's petting zoo with llamas and a retired milk cow. Just before, during, and after a full moon, the zoo's special "Zoo by Moonlight" guided tour offers an uncommon glimpse of the habits of nocturnal animals; call for schedule. Admission: USD6 adults, USD4 kama'ainas, USD1 children 6-12 years old. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relive the Catastrophic Attack |
Ford Island, Hangar 37 319 Lexington Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96818 United States +1 808 836 7747 / +1 808 441 1000 / Toll free: +1 877 332 1941 http://www.pacificaviationmuse... reservations@pacificaviationmuseum.org |
The Pacific Aviation Museum, located in Hangars 37, 54 and 79 of Pearl Harbor's Ford Island, offers visitors a chance to relive the heinous Pearl Harbor attack in a safe and comfortable museum setting. An introductory film depicts the event in graphic (albeit black and white) detail. Then revelers are ushered into row upon row of dioramas and other exhibits that shed more light on the intricacies of what actually happened on that fateful day. Outside, the experience continues. A replica debris field, complete with smoking wrecks, is on view, as well as actual shrapnel marks and an actual bomb crater. A stable of historical aircraft completes the museum's collection. See website for proposed additions, museum news, online souvenir shopping and more. Admission: Adults $14, children $7, guided tour $7. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Aloha, Big Artfest! |
3902 Paki Avenue Kapiolani Park Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 696 6717 TropicalCottons@aol.com |
As far as Waikiki Artfest events go, this one takes the cake as the big daddy of them all. The location boasts an abundance of demonstrators of fine arts, as well as a feast of tasty food for all the hungry art-lovers. Craft aficionados can participate in the many demonstrations that teach such skills as making haku leis, the little tykes can get their first Polynesian tattoos (temporary, of course), and the parents can dance to the delightful musical offerings of Ms. Kuuipo Kumukahi and the Halau Hawaii. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ocean theme park |
41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy (East coast of O'ahu) Honolulu, HI 96795 United States +1 866 365 7446 http://www.dolphindiscovery.com |
Dolphin and sea lion shows, a Hawaiian monk seal center, a sea turtle lagoon and a seabird sanctuary are a few of the highlights at this 62-acre ocean theme park on the coast of East O'ahu. The park's newest attraction is Pirate's Lagoon, a themed play area for kids. Serious marine biology takes place at the rehabilitation center for endangered marine life. Other facilities include eateries and gift shops. Admission: adults USD25; USD12.50 children age 4-12. Children 3 and under free. Interactive dolphin programs and reef walks are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Facinating army exhibits |
Fort DeRussy Park Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 438 2822 |
This steel and concrete structure was constructed as a coastal artillery installation in 1911. It sits unobtrusively in the middle of a lush beachfront park in Waikiki. The fort's Battery Randolph has been converted to an exhibit hall that chronicles the Army's past in Hawai'i. The place is full of interesting exhibits, and the small theater shows a 50-minute film on the U.S. Army that concentrates on Pacific Theater actions during World War II. The film plays on the hour from 10a to 3p. Admission is free to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oahu's tropical jewel |
1396 California Avenue Honolulu, HI 96786 United States +1 808 621 7321 http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/p... hbg@co.honolulu.hi.us |
Nestled between two mountain ranges—the Waianae and Ko'olau—this 27-acre garden is considered the "tropical jewel" of Honolulu's botanical gardens. Its history dates back to a 1920s attempt by sugar planters to create an experimental arboretum. Tours through the garden reveal a stretch of land devoted to plants that thrive in a humid, cool tropical climate. Both guided and solo tours are available. Explore a magical, lovely, sweet-smelling rainforest, in which exotic tropical blooms flourish. Entrance to the garden is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
