NEARBY AREA ATTRACTIONS

USS Arizona Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Place
Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818
808-422-0561
http://www.nps.gov/archive/usar/extendweb1.html

The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship's 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. The 184-foot-long Memorial structure spanning the mid-portion of the sunken battleship consists of three main sections: the entry and assembly rooms; a central area designed for ceremonies and general observation; and the shrine room, where the names of those killed on the Arizona are engraved on the marble wall.

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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
11  Arizona Memorial Drive
Honolulu, HI USA  96818
(808) 423-1341
http://www.bowfin.org/

Dive in and submerge yourself in the intriguing history of USS Bowfin (SS-287), one of only 15 U.S. WWII submarines still in existence today. Find out why she is nicknamed the 'Pearl Harbor Avenger,' and learn more about the exciting adventures of her crew.

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Battleship Missouri Memorial
Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor
63 Cowpens St.
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 455-1600
http://www.ussmissouri.com/

 The Battleship Missouri Memorial provides an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in military and Pacific history. The ship will come alive through state-of-the art displays and face to face encounters with former crew members.

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Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
Hangar 37, Ford Island
319 Lexington Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 441-1000
http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org

Occupies WWII hangars that bear the scars of the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack. Located on historic Ford Island at Pearl Harbor, the nation's first battlefield, it's dedicated to showing the patriotism and valor of the American aviators in the Pacific.

View an F-14, F-15; a 1942 Japanese Zero and its opponent, the Wildcat, in full diorama exhibits. Enjoy a movie of the attack narrated by survivors and tours with veteran docents.

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Diamond Head
Diamond Head Road and 18th Avenue
Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808-587-0285
http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/index.cfm?park_id=15

The 360-degree view from atop Diamond Head Crater is worth the 560-foot ascent and should not be missed. You can see all the way from Koko Crater to Barbers Point and the Waianae Mountains. The 750-foot-tall volcano, which has become the symbol for Hawaii, is about 350,000 years old. The trail to the summit was built in 1910 to service the military installation along the crater; the hike to the top takes about 30 minutes but is quite manageable by anyone of any age.

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Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 847-3511
http://www.bishopmuseum.org/

Hawaii's best displays on Hawaiian history and natural history, and the world’s finest collection of arts of the Pacific.

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The Contemporary Museum at Makiki
2411 Makiki Heights Drive
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
(808) 526-1322

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The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center
999 Bishop Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
http://www.tcmhi.org/

The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, is the only museum in the state of Hawai‘i devoted exclusively to contemporary art. TCM provides an accessible forum for provocative, dynamic forms of visual art, offering interaction with art and artists in a unique Island environment.

TCM presents its innovative exhibition and educational programs at two venues: in residential Honolulu at the historic Cooke-Spalding house, and downtown at First Hawaiian Center.

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'Iolani Palace State Monument
364 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)522-0832
http://www.iolanipalace.org/

‘Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation, and political intrigue. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalākaua, who built it in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Lili‘uokalani, walked its celebrated halls.  Today, you can enjoy one of the most spectacular living restorations in all of Polynesia and immerse yourself in Hawaii’s royal heritage.

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Polynesian Cultural Center
Reservations Department
55-370 Kamehameha Highway
Laie, Hawaii (HI) 96762
800-367-7060
http://www.polynesia.com/

 Visit Hawaii's favorite visitor attraction! Visitors can enjoy 7 Pacific island villages on 42 tropical acres, Hawaii's most authentic luau, the island's largest evening show, Hawaii's only canoe pageant, a Polynesian art and handicrafts marketplace, and an IMAX theater.

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Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy.
Wahiawa, Hawaii  96786
808-621-8408
http://www.dole-plantation.com/

Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s "Pineapple Experience" in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year.  

Dole Plantation provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze.

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Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour
49-227A Kamehameha Hwy.
Kaaawa, Oahu, HI 96744
808.237.1960
http://www.macnutfarm.com

Welcome to Tropical Farms of Hawai‘i, affectionately also known as The Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet! For over a decade, we have dedicated ourselves to the offering of Hawai‘i´s finest agricultural and comsetic products at a fair price, in the most beautiful place.

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Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Park
Round Hill Drive
Honolulu, Oahu, HI
808-587-0300
http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/index.cfm?park_id=29

Forested area on a cinder cone close to downtown Honolulu. Lookout provides sweeping view of southern O'ahu from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor, including Honolulu and Manoa Valley. Picnic shelters available. Trailhead for 'Ualaka'a Loop Trail (1-mile loop).

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Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i
49-560 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaaawa, HI 96730
(808) 237-7321
http://www.kualoa.com

Kualoa Ranch is 4,000 acres of stunning tropical beauty and is a favorite location for many Hollywood filmmakers. See and learn about this 155 year old Hawaiian cattle ranch by going on an entertaining tour, horseback or ATV ride.

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Senator Fong's Plantation & Gardens
47-285 Pulama Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-6775
http://www.fonggarden.net/

Senator Fong's Plantation & Gardens in Oahu, Hawaii, is a 700 acre,
family owned Tropical Garden named for former US Senator Hiram Fong,
offering guided tours through scenic valleys and plateaus.  Narrated tram tours run through five scenic valleys and plateaus with palms, fruit and nut trees, ferns, and fragrant flowers.

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Fostern Botanical Garden
Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Department of Parks and Recreation
50 N. Vineyard Blvd.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
(808) 522-7060
http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg/fbg.htm

Foster Botanical Garden is home to a collection of rare and beautiful plants from the tropical regions of the world. Some are rare or endangered in their native habitat.

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Paradise Cove Luau
Reservations Office
1860 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 401
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Luau Address:
92-1089 Alii Nui Drive
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
800-775-2683
http://www.paradisecovehawaii.com/

Step back in time and into history at a genuine Hawaiian luau. Paradise Cove is the home to 12 lush beachfront acres, which becomes the perfect setting for the best luau in Hawaii.

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Waikiki Aquarium
2777 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815-4027, U.S.A.
(808) 923-9741
http://www.waquarium.org/

Have you ever looked into the eye of a zebra shark? Seen an octopus opening a jar? Or met the real-life versions of Dori and Nemo? Located next to a living coral reef, the award winning Waikiki Aquarium brings guests face-to-fin with colorful tropical fish, reef sharks, living corals, endangered Hawaiian monk seals, sea jellies, squid, octopus and more!

Our exhibits, programs, and research focus on the aquatic life of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific. Over 3,500 marine animals in our exhibits represent more than 500 species of aquatic animals and plants. Every year, 320,000 people including 25,000 school age children visit the Waikiki Aquarium.

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Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-7171
http://www.honoluluzoo.org/

Over 750,000 people visit the Honolulu Zoo annually. It is the largest zoo within a radius of 2,300 miles and unique in that it is the only zoo in the United States originating from a King's grant of royal lands to the people.

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Sea Life Park
41-202 Kalanianaole Highway #7
Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795 USA
(808) 259-2500
http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/

Located just 15 miles from Waikiki on Oahu's beautiful and scenic Makapuu Point, Sea Life Park is a world-class marine attraction perched between the majestic Koolau Mountain Range and breathtaking Makapuu Beach. See dolphins dance, sea lions sing, and penguins perform in this magical place by the sea.

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Living Art Marine Center
3239 Ualena St. #100
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-8080
http://www.HSL-TOUR.com

 The Living Art Marine Center is Honolulu's newest attraction! Tour a unique educational center as well as a fish export business: Hawaii's #1 export company which supplies 360 species of live fish to 27 countries from its 75,000 liter “hotel”. View fish from 6 important regions of the world which supply tropical fish: Australia, Indonesia & the Philippines, Hawaii & the Central Pacific, the Eastern Pacific & Galapagos, the Caribbean, and the Red Sea.

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Dolphin Quest - Oahu
5000 Kahala Avenue
c/o Dolphin Quest
Honolulu, HI 96816
(800) 248-3316
http://www.dolphinquest.com

Dolphin Quest takes you on a journey into the intriguing world of the dolphin through amazing face-to-face encounters. Your journey of discovery transports you to a place where people and dolphins make lifelong connections and dreams of touching and swimming with these magnificent beauties of the ocean come true. Our environment of fun mixed with education, and emotion blended with adventure touches hearts and minds. A portion of the proceeds from Dolphin Quest supports vital marine education, conservation and research.

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Wet'n'Wild Hawai'i
400 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
(808) 674-9283
http://wetnwildhawaii.com/

 25-acres of safe, clean family fun and excitement. Located 30 minutes west of Waikiki. It's Hawaii's only waterpark. Also features Adventure golf and fun zone.

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Chinatown Hawai'i
http://www.chinatownhi.com/

Chinatown is Hawaii's most exciting and mysterious neighborhood. The historic district is located in downtown Honolulu, and has long been a popular gathering place for kama`aina and visitors. As a gateway to Hawaii for many immigrants, Chinatown is a colorful and eclectic blend of Southeast Asian cultures.

Vietnamese, Laotian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Filipino, Hawaiian, Korean and Caucasian merchants work harmoniously together, selling their wares and perpetuating respective cultural traditions. Daily, visitors and residents flock to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, fish, meat, manapua, candied fruits and vegetables, noodles, tea, duck eggs, char siu and other Asian delicacies. At noon, people in the downtown business community flock to the nearby area for dim sum, or lunch at one of the delicious and inexpensive specialty restaurants.

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Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i
2454 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 945-7633
http://jcch.com/

 The mission of the Japanese Cultural Center is to preserve and promote the Japanese culture in Hawaii to present and future generations and create a unified bridge of understanding and respect among cultures. The Center offers a variety of interesting programs, classes, workshops, and festivals.

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Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 532-8700
http://www.honoluluacademy.org/cmshaa/academy/index.aspx

Developed from founder Anna Rice Cooke's initial gift of approximately 4,500 works of art, the Academy's collection now totals over 34,000 pieces and is internationally recognized for its quality and diversity. The Academy is Hawaii's only general art museum, and its holdings, almost equally divided between Western and Asian art, are encyclopedic in nature and scope.

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Hawai'i Opera Theatre
848 S. Beretania St. Suite 301
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 596-7858
http://www.hawaiiopera.org/

Hawaii Opera Theatre produces grand operas which feature international conductors, directors, and singers.

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Hawaii Theatre
1130 Bethel St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 528-0506
http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/

Proclaimed as the 'Pride of the Pacific,' the beautiful Hawaii Theatre opened its doors in 1922 in downtown Honolulu. Built by Consolidated Amusement Company as a showplace for vaudeville, plays, musicals and silent films. In May 1996, the Theatre reopened it doors as a multi-purpose state-of-the art performance center.

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The Hawaiian Railway
Hawaiian Railway Society
91-1001 Renton Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706-3402
(808) 681-5461
http://www.hawaiianrailway.com/

The Hawaiian Railway Society is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to saving, restoring and protecting Hawaii's railroading history. We have the only historic railroad on the island of Oahu and the only operating railroad museum in the state.

Come ride with us along a historic stretch of track west of old Ewa and listen to stories about the history of railroading in Hawaii. Train rides are available year round.

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