Uss Arizona Memorial
The Memorial commemorates the site where World War II began for the United States and is the final resting place for many of the battleship's 1,177 crew members who lost their lives. The 184-foot-long Memorial structur... heritagesites.com
Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside
- Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside encompasses three acres at an elevation of 1,200 feet in the Koolau Mountains. The ridges to the left and right of the lookout are the remnants of the landward side of what was once a large vol... wildernet.com
Foster Botanical Garden, Honolulu, Hawaii
This surprising green oasis is right in the middle of downtown Honolulu. It is the oldest of the five Honolulu Botanical Gardens, each of which protects a different habitat with its own specialized kinds of plants. If you vis... trails.com
Kaka'ako Waterfront
- Kaka'ako Waterfront park preserves a 28-acre shorefront natural area along Mamala Bay, close to downtown Honolulu. wildernet.com
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe, Hawaii
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden is situated on 400 sloping acres of former farmland in windward Oahu above Kaneohe. The rainforest garden sits at the foot of the Koolau Mountains beneath the towering Pali Cliffs. An ocean view sp... trails.com
The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu
The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, is the only museum in the state of Hawaii devoted exclusively to contemporary art. TCM provides an accessible forum for provocative, dynamic forms of visual art, offering interaction wit... museumsusa.org
Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
- Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, lying in close proximity to historic visitor attractions such as the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri, protects some of the last remaining wetland areas on O`ahu. It is composed of ... wildernet.com
Bowfin Memorial Park
This Pearl Harbor memorial park is dedicated to World War II submarines and their valiant crews. The park takes its name from a particularly distinguished sub, the USS Bowfin SS-287. Tour the narrow corridors and compa... mytravelguide.com
Iolani Palace State Monument
- 'Iolani Palace is a significant historical and cultural resource for the Hawaiian people. It was the home of the Hawaiian royalty from 1882 to 1893, when the government was overthrown. The palace was used as the territor... wildernet.com
Royal Mausoleum State Monument
- The Royal Mausoleum is considered the most sacred Hawaiian burial site on O'ahu. The state monument covers ten acres. The Mausoleum was planned by King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma following the death of their son in 186... wildernet.com
Sand Island State Recreation Area
- Sand Island State Recreation Area is a 140 acre, landscaped coastal park near Honolulu. It offers nice views of Honolulu Harbor and is a good place to view sunsets. This site, however, lies in the flight path of the Hono... wildernet.com
Kea'iwa Heiau State Recreation Area
- Kea'iwa Heiau State Recreation Area lies in the Honolulu area, north of Pearl Harbor. It encompasses 385 acres of forested land. The recreation area provides access to both natural and cultural attractions all within clo... wildernet.com
Kapiolani Park Beach
Kapiolani Park Beach gets heaps of visitors; it's always enjoyable to be here. There are campgrounds reasonably in close proximity to the segment of shore where you can pitch that tent. The harmony of the water and such... goingoutside.com
Bishop Museum
The Museum's mission and vision, revised and approved by the Board of Directors in 1999, is as follows. Our mission is to record, preserve and tell the stories of Hawai`i and the Pacific, inspiring our guests to embrace a... museumland.net
Ala Moana Beach Park And Magic Island, Waikiki, Hawaii
Ala Moana Beach Park, within walking distance from downtown Waikiki, is a large and diverse park. The 76-acre park borders the Ala Wai Harbor and includes a huge grassy picnic area dotted with trees, several golden sand beach... trails.com
Oahu
Oahu, Hawaii Oahu, Hawaii The island of Oahu is made of two volcanoes: Waianae and Koolau (map). Waianae, the older of the two volcanoes, (21.4N, 158.2W) makes up the west part of the island. The shield of Waianae volcan... oregonstate.edu
Pu'u Ualaka'a State Wayside
- Pu'u Ualaka'a State Wayside encompasses 50 acres of a forested area on a cinder cone northeast of downtown Honolulu. The park is found in the eastern portion of the Koolau Mountains. wildernet.com
U.s.s. Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Tour this World War II submarine with a narrated walkman-style headset. The museum includes exhibits, artifacts, and videos on the history of submarines. museumsusa.org