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| ALOHA STADIUM
SWAP MEET
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 Two
quarters get you into Hawaii’s biggest outdoor treasure hunting
adventure. The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet is a huge flea market and
also has booths of local vendors offering everything you can
imagine from arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing, sunglasses,
souvenirs, shoes, house wares and so much more.
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| ART ON THE ZOO
FENCE |
 For
more than 50 years, artists have been displaying their works on
the east side of the fence of the Honolulu Zoo. The exhibition,
known as Art on the Zoo Fence. Here, one can freely view amazing
artwork and meet Hawaii’s artists in person.
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| BISHOP MUSEUM
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 If
you are waiting for a day of bad weather to visit the Bishop
Museum, you might miss a great chance to learn about the history
and culture of Hawaii and the other regions of Polynesia. It is
the biggest museum in the state of Hawaii and features about 25
million (yes, million!) items that all have a story to tell.
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| CHINAMAN'S HAT
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 Mokolii,
also known among locals as Chinaman’s Hat because of its shape,
is a popular spot for taking pictures on Oahu’s windward coast.
The small island is located at the north end of Kaneohe Bay,
offshore of Kualoa Regional Beach Park.
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| CHINATOWN |
 Honolulu's
Chinatown is a great place to visit; at the same time it is not
overrun by tourists. This 15-block large neighborhood is the
home to many Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Hawaiians, Koreans,
Vietnamese and people from other parts of Asia. It is a cultural
and economic center.
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| DIAMOND HEAD |
 Diamond
Head is located at the eastern end of Waikiki, proudly
overlooking the deep blue sea. It is one of the most
photographed spots on the island and with its distinct shape a
favorite subject for painters. Some of the early sailors who
came to Oahu saw glittering rocks along the slopes and mistook
the calcite crystals for diamonds.
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| DUKE KAHANAMOKU
STATUE
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 A
popular statue in Waikiki and one of the most photographed spots
is the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Duke (1890-1968) is perhaps the
most remembered and respected Hawaiian surfer, a champion
Olympic swimmer and a master of canoeing – a true Hawaiian hero
and waterman.
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| FOSTER BOTANICAL
GARDEN |
 Encompassing
almost 14 acres, Foster Botanical Garden is a serene oasis and
home to more than 10,000 species of rare tropical plants from
all over the world. The garden is located just a few blocks from
the business district in downtown Honolulu.
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| GOAT ISLAND
(MOKUAUIA)
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 Contrary
to its name, there are no goats on Goat Island, only nesting
seabirds. The island is close enough to the beach so it’s
possible to swim right over, especially during low tide when the
water is only about two to four feet deep.
It is a seabird sanctuary, situated at the southern end of
Malaekahana Bay.
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| HAWAII STATE
CAPITOL |
 Located
in downtown Honolulu, the Hawaii State Capitol opened on March
15, 1969, replacing the former statehouse, Iolani Palace. Unlike
other state capitols that are modeled after the U.S. Capitol,
Hawaii’s capitol architectural features symbolize various
natural aspects of Hawaii.
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| HAWAII STATE
LIBRARY |
 Located
in downtown Honolulu next to the Iolani Palace, the Hawaii State
Library serves as the seat of the Hawaii State Public Library
System, which is the only statewide library system and one of
the largest in the United States. In 1978, the Hawaii State
Library building was added to the National Register of Historic
Places.
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| HAWAIIAN WATERS
ADVENTURE PARK
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 The
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park in Kapolei is the only one of its
kind in the state of Hawaii. With its 25 fun-filled acres, this
theme park guarantees you and your family a wave of a good time.
It features several water slides, a relaxing ride on an
intertube along a softly flowing river, a wave pool, hot tubs
for adults, etc.
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| HONOLULU ACADEMY
OF ARTS |
 Founded
in 1927 by Anna Rice Cooke, the Honolulu Academy of Arts is an
art museum located near downtown Honolulu, featuring a
collection of over 50,000 works. The museum’s major strengths
are European and American paintings, graphic and decorative arts
and the arts of Asia.
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| HONOLULU HALE |
 Honolulu
Hale is the official seat of government of the city and county
site of the chambers of the Mayor of Honolulu and the Honolulu
City Council.
The building is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places with the United States Department of Interior.
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| HONOLULU ZOO
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 If
you think the wildest place in Waikiki is on the beach, then you
have not yet experienced the Honolulu Zoo. The largest zoo
within a 2,300-mile radius attracts more than 750,000 visitors
per year and is home to hundreds of animals from around the
world.
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| IOLANI PALACE |
 The
only royal palace in the Unites States is located right in
downtown Honolulu. The majestic Iolani Palace was constructed as
seat of the government in 1882 by the “merry Monarch” King David
Kalakaua and his wife Queen Kapiolani.
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| KING KAMEHAMEHA
STATUE |
 Kamehameha
I was one of the most beloved of Hawaii’s heroes. He conquered
the Hawaiian Islands, unified them and established the Kingdom
of Hawaii in 1810.
The King Kamehameha Statue stands proudly in front of
Aliiolani Hale in downtown Honolulu.
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| KAPIOLANI PARK |
 Kapiolani
Park was given to the people of Hawaii from King Kalakaua in
1887. He named the 130 acres of land after his beloved wife,
Queen Kapiolani. There are picnic sites, open grassy areas,
100-year-old trees, tennis courts, soccer fields and a 3-mile
jogger's course with aerobic exercise stations.
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| KAWAIAHAO CHURCH
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 Located
in downtown Honolulu, Kawaiahao Church was the first Christian
church in Hawaii, built between 1836 and 1842. It features a New
England style architecture. For its construction, about 14,000
slabs of coral rock were digged out by hand from offshore reefs
on Oahu’s south coast.
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| KING'S VILLAGE |
 King’s
Village is a very unique place – a shopping center unlike any
other – located in the heart of Waikiki. The old and narrow
cobblestone paths, colorful small houses and unique shops have a
European atmosphere. Yet King’s Village also depicts Honolulu as
it might have looked like at the turn of the century.
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| KUALOA RANCH |
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The
beauty of nature is breathtaking in this part of Oahu. Towering
mountains, lush valleys and open plains make Kualoa Ranch not
only a main attraction for visitors but also a favorite filming
location for Hollywood movies. Here, visitors can do horseback
riding, ATV tours, movie tours and a snorkeling tour to Kaneohe
Bay with picnic at the ranch’s “secret island.”
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| MANOA FALLS |
 One
of the best hikes and nicest waterfalls on Oahu is hidden away
in thick forest just minutes away from Honolulu! Manoa Falls is
one of the favorite weekend hikes for locals and visitors alike.
It’s a fairly comfortable walk to the spectacular waterfall that
drops 150 feet into a small pool.
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| MISSION HOUSES
MUSEUM |
 Visit
the Mission Houses Museum to get an idea how the missionaries
lived on the island during Hawaii’s “missionary” period from
1820 to 1863. The settlement was built in 1831 and three of the
original buildings still remain on the site in downtown
Honolulu.
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| NUUANU PALI
LOOKOUT
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 Bring
your camera to capture one of the best views on Oahu. The Nuuanu
Pali Lookout is located 1,200 feet (366 m) above the beautiful
windward coast.
Not just the view will blow you away. Hold on to your hats,
hairpieces and small dogs as the winds on the Pali Lookout can
be very strong.
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| PEARL HARBOR |
 After
more than sixty years there is still oil leaking out of the USS
Arizona. The battleship, which sunk during the Japanese attack
on Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941, is the last resting place
of 1,177 crew members and a national memorial attracting about
1.5 million visitors every year.
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| POLYNESIAN
CULTURAL CENTER |
 A
must-do for every visitor on Oahu is a trip to the Polynesian
Cultural Center in Laie. In this huge open-air cultural park,
you can learn everything about the history, culture and
lifestyle of different regions of the South Pacific and also
experience a traditional Hawaiian luau feast and a fantastic
evening show.
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| PUNCHBOWL
CEMETERY
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 The
National Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as Punchbowl, is
the final resting place of more than 25,000 people, who died in
three American wars - World War II, the Korean War and the
Vietnam War. The cemetery is located in central Honolulu, in the
middle of an extinct volcano, the Puowaina Crater.
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| PUU O MAHUKA
HEIAU
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 Go
to this ancient Hawaiian heiau (religious temple site) around
sundown to feel the “mana” (sacred spirit) and a mysterious
energy that will give you goose bumps all over. The Puu O Mahuka
Heiau is the largest heiau on Oahu, covering almost two acres.
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| QUEEN EMMA SUMMER
PALACE |
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Built
in 1847, the summer palace and home of Queen Emma and King
Kamehameha IV has been restored and offers a glimpse into the
lifestyle of the Hawaiian monarchy.
Here one can view household furnishings, personal items of
Queen Emma and her family, Hawaiian quilts and artifacts and
more.
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| SEA LIFE PARK |
 Located
on Oahu’s southeastern tip by Makapuu Point, just 15 miles east
of Waikiki, Sea Life Park is Hawaii’s premier marine attraction.
Here you can enjoy up-close views of dolphins, sea lions, manta
rays, penguins, stingrays and many other marine animals.
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| THE CONTEMPORARY
MUSEUM
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Located
in the Honolulu neighborhood of Makiki, on a hill overlooking
the city and the ocean, The Contemporary Museum is the only
museum in Hawaii that’s devoted exclusively to contemporary art
featuring displays from 1940 to the present.
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| US ARMY MUSEUM OF
HAWAII
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 Housed
in a former weapons battery, the US Army Museum of Hawaii is
conveniently located in Fort DeRussy Park in Waikiki and
features exhibits and educational programs that show the role
Hawaii played in military actions from its ancient beginnings
and especially during World War II and the Vietnam War.
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| WAIKIKI AQUARIUM
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 Find
out all about the marine life without getting wet! At the
Waikiki Aquarium you can say Aloha to more than 2,500 animals.
The Waikiki Aquarium, the third oldest in the U.S., is a main
visitor attraction but also has another purpose. It serves as a
research and educational facility for the University of Hawaii.
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| WAIMEA FALLS PARK |
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At
the 1,800-acre Waimea Falls Park, you can view demonstrations
that illustrate the Hawaiian lifestyle, including hula and music
performances and cliff diving. You can also enjoy a swim under a
cascading waterfall and cool off in a natural pool. Or take a
self-guided walking tour through 35 tropical botanical gardens.
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| WAR MEMORIAL
NATATORIUM
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 Located
across from Kapiolani Park, the War Memorial Natatorium was
completed in 1927 as a memorial to the 102 soldiers from Hawaii
who were killed in World War I. Built in Hawaiian beaux arts
architecture, the memorial’s centerpiece is the 20-foot tall
entrance arch featuring four stone eagles.
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