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Nature & Parks
Diamond Head State Monument
23,454 reviews
"Great hike to do on Oahu! Try going early to miss the tourist runs 😊 Great hike to do with kids and the whole family.""Diamond head park has excellent hiking trails that wind on the inside of the extinct volcanic crater, wind through WW2 tunnels and fortifications, and emerge on the crater rim to afford amazing views of Waikiki an..."
Museums
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
13,309 reviews
"You can also visit both the World War II submarine, USS Bowfin and it's accompanying memorial to lost submariners and the submarine museum; next you can visit the battleship USS Missouri and excellent museum and w...""There is a beautiful interpretive museum you can see along with historical markers and memorials, followed by an interpretive film and a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial."
Museums
Iolani Palace
6,391 reviews
"An excellant audio tour with lots of facts from the Hawaiian monarchy history, Lots of very interesting artifacts to see You have to wear shoe over covers to protect the palace floors, You buy your tickets from th...""My children and I loved seeing this beautifully restored palace as we learned about the Hawaiian monarchy and Queen Liliuokalani."
Nature & Parks
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
16,842 reviews
"... , what a stunning beach , perfect for snorkelling as there is many reefs there , also lots of people, its a great tourist attraction , and would definately go there again , had an amazing day at Hanauma Bay .""We love snorkelling and every time we come to Hawaii we go snorkelling at this beautiful bay with its wonderful variety of fish and coral beautiful clear water, our granddaughters find it very easy to have a snork..."
Nature & Parks
Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
2,535 reviews
"It’ll take you a total of 30min to reach the top, take your time and enjoy some great Viewing Points along the way, the Beautiful Coastal Views, Makapuu Point, military pillboxes, giant tide pools, blowholes and M...""... on a paved pathway making it accessable to everyone: wheelchairs, children, slight mobility issues, etc. there are many places to sit and rest if needed but bring water as it can get very hot as the day goes on."
Museums
USS Arizona Memorial
26,366 reviews
"The entry includes a boat tide to the USS Arizona, exploring the Bowfin submarine, a bus ride to Ford Island (active Naval Base), exploring the Missouri (battleship) and entry into the aviation museums.""This provides admission to 4 partner sites and is well worth the money The ticket included the audio tour headset, film and boat ride to memorial Very organised, well maintained, moving and informative."
Nature & Parks
Waikiki Beach
18,212 reviews
"Waikiki is most fun place in Hawaii beautiful busy beach 🏖 and a lot of shopping mall round and a lot of very good restaurants too !! Be carful with your personal thing when ever you go to the beach!! Keep everyt...""My partner and I were staying in the Rainbow Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort, and loved it, great Hotel, brilliant location, Waikiki Beach and surrounding environs a delight, we'll definitely r..."
Sights & Landmarks
Battleship Missouri Memorial
8,083 reviews
"Amazing ship and wonderful to be able to explore alot of the ship, could easily spend a few hours here as so many things to see and defiantly take the 30min guided tour of the top deck as they give you alot of inf...""The history is amazing especially when you consider it was in WWII and the much more recent gulf war as well The ship was retired from service then updated and used again before it was retired again This is a must..."
Museums
Bishop Museum
2,768 reviews
"The history of the Hawaiian people, and their interactions with people of other island nations is documented and explained in great detail, and serves as a wonderful education in Hawaiian history.""Take a half-hour tour of the original building with it’s pre-European artifacts and demos, and hear the guide explain the migration pattern through the Pacific Islands using the beautiful inlaid floor."
Museums
US Army Museum of Hawaii
2,091 reviews
"Throughout, much coverage is also given to the contributions of Hawaiians, particularly its Japanese Americans, in American military history.""The museum has a good array of exhibits, and tells the story of Hawaii’s involvement in various military conflicts including the Pearl Harbour attack and participation of local soldiers in the Vietnam War."
Museums
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
3,892 reviews
"Pro: amazing submarine and lots to see, audio tour was amazing and a must have (it comes automatically with admission cost) Con: small and may be tight at times, the staff was waxing the floor and had to take alte...""Fantastic exhibit and reading all the tributes and stories of all lost US subs was very informative and humbling."
Nature & Parks
Magic Island
719 reviews
"Parking is free in their spacious lot and there is also free street parking along Ala Moana Park Dr.""Calmer waters so great for kids, plenty of parking, accessible foods, if you go on friday nights stay for the fireworks, awesome view of the fireworks from this park, more of a local place to visit"
Sights & Landmarks
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
3,155 reviews
"... the most impressive .The bowl which is a long ago volcanic crater provides a feeling of seclusion and the trees are so perfectly manicured they provide a true feeling of privilege for those who are buried here .""In addition to being the Arlington Cemetery of the Pacific, with all of the history and reverence that entails, the views from the top of Punchbowl crater, where the cemetery is located, are phenomena!"
Nature & Parks
Fort DeRussy Beach Park
1,880 reviews
"The shady public park offers picnic tables with BBQ stands, 3 beach volleyball courts, early morning group aerobic exercises, lounger/umbrella rentals, a military museum, evening luas, and a military R&R hotel com...""There are still military facilities here - the Hale Koa Hotel for exclusive use by military personnel and their families and the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii housed in the former Battery Randolph, a 1911 vintage coa..."
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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace
1,501 reviews
"Since they’ve transformed the International Market into an upscale shopping mall, this is the best place for souvenir shopping and interfacing with the locals.""Open: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday (closed during Football games) If you’re looking for cheap souvenirs, this is the place, I compared the prices to the ABC stores and Dukes Lane but Swap is still the cheapest, app..."
Sights & Landmarks
Waikiki Beach Walk
1,596 reviews
"Very nice walk from the harbor all the way to Diamond Head Plenty of different things to see and do along the way while ocean is always along side you""A simple stroll along the Waikiki Beach will give you plenty of opportunity to watch surfing, volleyball, and other beach activities on some of the prettiest white sand beach you've ever seen."
Sights & Landmarks
King Kamehameha Statue
1,470 reviews
"One of the most favorite and convenient tourist attractions to view because of it's beauty and recognized headquarters of Hawaii Five-O whose real name is Aliiolani Hale home of the Hawaii State Supreme Court.""The Statue of King Kamehameha sits outside the Hawaii Supreme Court building, across from the Iolani Palace on South King Street in Honolulu, The statue is just a short 20 minute city bus trip from the Waikiki area."
