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Lei Greetings - Start your
Oahu vacation off with Aloha!
Arrange a traditional flower lei
greeting for your arrival at the
Honolulu airport. Your
friendly island greeter will
welcome you with a warm "aloha"
and offer you assistance to
baggage claim or directions to
your connecting inter-island
flight. The perfect
beginning to your Hawaiian
vacation is just a click away.
The Contemporary Museum -
Here you'll find galleries
exhibiting the work of leading
contemporary artists, an
eclectic gift shop, and a cafe
that's one of the best-kept
secrets in town, all on a
peaceful 3-1/2 acre garden
setting in Makiki Heights,
Honolulu.
Chinatown Hawaii - 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 kamaaina and visitors. As a
gateway to Hawaii for many
immigrants, Chinatown is a
colorful and eclectic blend of
Southeast Asian cultures.
Senator Fong's Plantation &
Gardens - Senator Fong's
Plantation & Gardens in Oahu,
Hawaii, is a 725 acre Garden
owned by former US Senator Hiram
Fong, offering narrated tram
tours through five scenic
valleys and plateaus with palms,
fruit and nut trees, ferns, and
fragrant flowers.
Japanese Cultural Center of
Hawaii - 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.
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum &
Park - 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.
Honolulu Zoo - 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.
Hawaii Maritime Center -
Enjoy the excitement of the
Honolulu waterfront and harbor
at Pier 7. You'll get a close-up
view of Aloha Tower plus a
chance to experience Hawaii's
largest maritime attraction.
Visitors can enjoy the King
Kalakaua boathouse museum, see
the Famous Hokule`a, a famous
Polynesian sailing canoe and
other exciting exhibits.
Fostern Botanical Garden -
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.
Waikiki Aquarium - The
Waikiki Aquarium, founded in
1904, is the third oldest public
aquarium in the United States.
Over 2,300 organisms in exhibits
represent more than 326 species
of aquatic animals and plants.
IMAX Theatre Waikiki - At
first you’re on the edge of your
seat then you feel like part of
the picture. Start with a giant
screen over 5 1/2 stories tall.
Next, experience 12,000 watts of
wraparound digital sound. And
finally, seat yourself in a
specially designed theatre with
stadium-style seating for a
totally unobstructed view.
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
- Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
is 25-acres of safe, clean
family fun and excitement.
Located 30 minutes west of
Waikiki. It's Hawaii's only
waterpark.
Bishop Museum - Hawaii's
best displays on Hawaiian
history and natural history, and
the world’s finest collection of
arts of the Pacific.
Dole Plantation - Dole
Plantation is the home of the
Pineapple Garden Maze, the
World’s Largest Maze according
to The Guinness Book of World
Records 1998. Learn everything
you wanted to know about
pineapple as you see displays
about the history of the
pineapple, Jim Dole’s
contributions to the pineapple
industry and video presentation
of pineapple processing.
Polynesian Cultural Center -
Visit Hawaii's favorite visitor
attraction. Visitors can enjoy 7
Pacific island villages on 42
tropical acres, Hawaii's most
authentic luau, Horizons,"" the
island's largest evening show,
Hawaii's only canoe pageant ,A
Polynesian art and handicrafts
marketplace, and an IMAX
theater.
Sea Life Park - 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.
Iolani Palace State Monument
- `Iolani Palace was the
official residence of King
Kalakaua and his Queen,
Kapi`olani, from 1882 until the
King's death in 1891. The Palace
also served as official
residence for Kalakaua's sister
and successor, Queen
Lili`uokalani, until the
Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown
in 1893. This National Historic
Landmark is the only state
residence of royalty in the
United States. Corner of South
King Street and Richards Street,
downtown Honolulu. (808)
522-0832.
Honolulu Academy of Arts -
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.
USS Missouri Memorial - 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.
Hawaii Opera Theatre -
Hawaii Opera Theatre produces
grand operas which feature
international conductors,
directors, and singers.
Hawaii Theatre - 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.
The Hawaiian Railway - Train
rides down Hawaii's historical
railroad tracks are available
year round.
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