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 Famous outdoor mall |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 955 9517 http://www.alamoanacenter.com |
Located in the heart of Honolulu, Ala Moana is one of the largest open-air shopping centers in the United States. It boasts more than 200 shops and is a favorite stopping point for locals and tourists alike. A large center stage features live entertainment throughout the year. The Center offers the largest international food court in Hawaii, which consists of more than 20 restaurants and seating for 1,300 people. Public transportation is available to and from the center—catch one of the Ala Moana shuttle buses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront Shopping & Dining |
1 Aloha Tower Dr Downtown Waterfront Honolulu, HI 96813 United States +1 808 528 5700 / +1 808 566 2337 http://www.alohatower.com |
Since 1925 this tower has welcomed people of all nations to Honolulu. It's an imposing structure, nearly 200 feet tall, but its Spanish architecture and bronze embellishments make it much more attractive than the average skyscraper. The wonderful Aloha Tower Marketplace is open daily. Located on Honolulu's historic waterfront, this unique open-air festival marketplace offers over 70 distinctive shops, award-winning restaurants and free nightly entertainment. For shopping, check out Crazy Fish, Black Pearl Gallery, Out of the West, Pipe Dreams, Stone Gear, and Mag-Neat-O. For food/snacks, check out Chai's Island Bistro, Don Ho's Island Grill, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Hong Kong Harbour View Seafood Restaurant, and Bad Ass Coffee Company. Indulge in exquisite island cuisine from the simple to the sublime including steak and seafood, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, and Pacific Rim specialties. Find the perfect gift from the vast array of stores offering island treasures, such as Kona coffee, koa wood accessories, local artwork, jewelry, furnishings, and apparel for the whole family. Free historical tours offered in Japanese and English. The tower is located next to the Hawaii Maritime Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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/ |
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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All kinds of Chinese art |
100 Beretania Street (in the Chinese Cultural Plaza) Honolulu, HI 96817 United States +1 808 521 4934 |
Located on the second floor of the Chinese Cultural Plaza, this place is a bit of a hidden treasure. Several exhibits of Chinese art are displayed, ranging from traditional formal dress to ornate screens. Films play in a room to the side. The staff here consists of one mild-mannered security guard whose job it is to sign people in and out. Any questions can be addressed to the tourism office, located a few doors down. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hike a volcanic crater |
Diamond Head Road and 18th Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 587 0285 (State Parks) http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp... |
This crater of an extinct volcano got its name when Western explorers mistook calcite crystals they found there for diamonds. The historic trail to the 761-foot summit starts inside the crater and is an easy, but steep, 45-minute hike to the top. Stay on the trail, wear appropriate footgear and sunscreen, take along water and bring a flashlight to light your way through the tunnels. Those who reach the summit are rewarded by a spectacular 360-degree view of O'ahu. The tunnel gates close promptly at 6p. Admission: USD1 per person, USD5 per vehicle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World's largest maze |
64-1550 Kamehameha Highway (Hwy 99, north of Wahiawa) Honolulu, HI 96786 United States +1 808 621 8408 http://www.dole-plantation.com/ |
All that is left of the vast Dole plantation is a pictorial display of the pineapple's history and a country store offers fresh pineapples and gifts. In the back, nearly two acres of rich, red earth have been turned into the world's largest maze (recognized by the Guinness Book of Records) with a path 1.7 miles long. It is built from 11,400 tropical plants, including hibiscus and fragrant plumeria; in the center is a garden in the form of a golden pineapple. Maze admission is USD5 for adults and USD3 for children ages 4-12. 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) |
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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Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park |
400 Farrington Highway Kapolei, HI 96707 United States +1 808 674 9283 (Ext.107) http://www.hawaiianwaters.com/ |
Splash-happy activities at this popular attraction include a beach volleyball court, an arcade, a huge wave pool and an adults-only whirlpool and bar area. Slide fanatics have a few heart-stopping rides to enjoy, among them the free-fall Cliffhanger and the Wild Waianae Coaster. Admission is USD34.99 for adults, USD24.99 for children between 3-11 and USD14.99 for seniors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fine arts museum |
900 South Beretania Street Thomas Square Historic District Honolulu, HI 96814-1495 United States +1 808 532 8700 http://www.honoluluacademy.org/ |
The impressive holdings of Hawaii's fine arts museum include one of the nation's finest collections of Asian art as well as a 17,000-piece collection of graphic arts and artifacts from Hawaiian and other ancient civilizations around the world. Italian Renaissance and American works are also on exhibit. Guided tours are available. The 290-seat Academy Theatre presents more than 400 programs annually. A restaurant and gift shop is also onsite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical hot spot |
Honolulu Waterfront Honolulu, HI 96813 United States |
Since the first days of Honolulu's European colonization, this port has been a hub of commercial activity in the Pacific. Steamships, sailing boats, whaling ships and seagoing merchants choked the waters just offshore, and Hawaiian boys regularly swam out to meet and greet the incoming vessels. Today, you'll see more pleasure cruisers than anything else, but the Harbor remains in the center of everything. Regular Boat Days bring back the festive tradition of the old days, when full-scale celebrations were held upon a ship's arrival and departure. The Aloha Tower stands as a majestic beacon just behind the harbor. Restaurants, condominium complexes and shops line the waterfront, and thousands of people visit for business and pleasure each day. 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/ |
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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Iolani Palace |
364 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813 United States +1 808 522 0822 http://www.iolanipalace.org |
Built in 1882 by Hawaii's last king, David Kalakaua, this stately old three-story building is a real treat to tour. After the overthrow of the King's sister Queen Liliuokalani in 1893, the structure served as the territorial and state capitol until 1969. The Palace Galleries showcases jewels and regalia from the days of Hawaiian royalty. Guided tours are offered every 30 minutes and reservations are suggested. Admission for Grand Tour is USD20 for adults and USD5 for children aged 5-17. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Resting place for heroes |
2177 Puowaina Drive (in Punchbowl Crater) Honolulu, HI 96813 United States +1 808 532 3720 http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/nmc... |
This is the final resting place for 34,000 veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, as well as Challenger casualty Ellison Onizuka. Marble walls flanking the monumental staircase list the names of American heroes missing in action. A 30-foot statue of Lady Columbia symbolizes all grieving mothers. There is a sweeping view of Diamond Head to the glistening bays of Pearl Harbor. In ancient times, the crater of the long-dormant volcano served as a site of human sacrifices. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Most famous site |
1 Arizona Memorial Place Honolulu, HI 96818 United States +1 808 422 2771 http://www.nps.gov/usar/ph_his... |
The tragic occurrences and subsequent world-changing events associated with this naval base make it a crucial part of American history and heritage. While the harbor is quite large, the Visitor's Center and Arizona Memorial are the hubs of tourism. Both places are free to enter, and both draw huge crowds. Several tours are available through activity brokers or tour companies. To reach Pearl Harbor from Waikiki Beach, take Nimitz Highway past the airport to Highway 99, and continue past the naval community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Island theme park |
55-370 Kamehameha Highway Laie Honolulu, HI 96762 United States +1 808 293 3333 / +1 800 367 7060 http://www.polynesia.com/ |
One of Hawaii's top visitor attractions, this tropical 42-acre site showcases seven Polynesian regions: Fiji, Hawai'i, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. Visitors enjoy frequent crafts demonstrations, musical performances, games and more. The famous Canoe Pageant reenacts the myths and legends of Polynesia through song and dance, all atop floating canoes. A spectacular show, Horizons, is presented nightly. There's also an IMAX theater. Entertainment packages start at USD54 for adults, USD37 for children ages 5-11. Shuttle bus transportation from Waikiki hotels is available for an extra charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waikiki landmark |
130 Ohua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 923 7024 http://www.smcenter.org/staugu... |
Established in 1854 by some of the original Hawaiian settlers, this magnificent edifice stands out among the high rises and condos of Waikiki. It is obviously a building with a history—you can tell even before reading the placard above the entryway. If the church is imposing and majestic from the outside, it is awe-inspiring from the inside. Full-length stained glass windows and a tiered ceiling ornament the vast interior. Behind the church is the Father Damien museum and a group center for disadvantaged Tongan youth. 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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Fine small aquarium |
2777 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 923 9741 http://www.waquarium.org |
Located just a few short blocks from Waikiki Beach, this is a great place to learn about Hawaii's amazing ocean world. You can see 400 different species at this small but mighty museum, including monk seals, sharks and sea turtles. A knowledgeable staff is on hand to narrate tours and answer questions. The aquarium has a good gift shop where you can ask about special events and excursions. It offers some terrific educational and community outreach programs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colorful center of Honolulu |
Waikiki Beachfront Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 951 4088/ +1 888 904 4088 (Information Center) http://www.waikikibeachactivit... |
Never has a beach been as fabled as Waikiki. Since the 1950s, this beach has been a tourist destination extraordinaire. While much of it has been eroded, trampled by millions of feet, or encroached upon by towering skyscrapers, hints of its original beauty can still be seen in the crashing waves and the warm sand. Come night time, the hipsters strut their clubwear on the beachwalk, and lovers find peaceful little nooks under the cover of sweeping palm trees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Botanical gardens and wildlife habitat |
59-864 Kamehameha Highway Haleiwa Honolulu, HI 96712 United States +1 808 638 8511 |
Nature has created only a few spectacles as breathtaking as this one. Located on 1,800 acres above legendary Waimea Bay, the park harbors 6,000 plant species and hundreds of animal species. Peacocks and macaws wander the grounds fearlessly. Giant lily pads—nearly the size of a seat cushion float in serene pools. Guests can hike the trails or opt for guided tram tours. Don't miss the cliff-divers or the hula dancers; both groups perform periodically throughout the day. Admission: USD24 adults; USD12 ages 4-12. Review © 2007, Wcities |