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
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
Ulupo Heiau State Monument
- This small state monument protects the ruins of Ulupo Heiau, a Hawaiian religious site. The heiau ruins incorporate the stonework and beliefs of the early Hawaiians, both rich in folklore. It is likely that the function ... wildernet.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
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
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
Kahana Valley State Park
- Kahana Valley State Park protects over 5,200 acres of land on the wet, windward side of O'ahu. It is a scenic and relatively wild valley. Over 100 people live within the park boundaries. These individuals inhabited and f... 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
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
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
Pala'au State Park
- Pala'au is the only state park on Molokai, but it is packed with interesting features. The park encompasses 233 acres of land on the northern central shore of the island. 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
He'eia State Park
- He'eia State Park lies on the southern windward coast of O'ahu on Kealohi Point. It is a relatively small park, covering about 18 acres. wildernet.com
Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area
- Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area is located on a ridge in the foothills of the Koolau Range, north of Honolulu. wildernet.com
Aiea Bay State Recreation Area
- Aiea Bay State Recreation Area encompasses six acres of land on the eastern shore of Pearl Harbor. wildernet.com