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Family Attractions - Oahu

Bishop Museum and Planetarium
1525 Bernice St., Honolulu

Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Pauahi, the last descendant of the Royal Kamehameha family, the museum features rare artifacts and exhibits on the Hawaii and Pacific history.


Children's Discovery Center
111 Ohe St., Honolulu

Interactive exhibits for all ages to explore a number of things using their senses of touch, sight, hearing, and smell.


Dole Plantation & World's Largest Maze
Wahiawa, Central Oahu

See the pineapple gardens featuring 21 varieties of pineapple and try out the maze which is the largest in the world according to the 2001 Guinness Book of World Records.


Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
Kapolei, West Oahu

Hawaii's only water park. Activity pools and slides for the entire family.


Hawaii Maritime Center
Honolulu Harbor, South Shore

Come and see the sailing ship, Falls of Clyde, a four-masted, full-rigged ship built in 1878 and the only one left in the world of its kind. Relive history inside of the King Kalakaua Boathouse Museum. See the Polynesian sailing canoes, the Hokule'a and Hawai'iloa.


Hawaii Nature Center
Honolulu, South Shore

Visit the environmental education center for children and adults established by a non-profit organization in 1981.


Honolulu Zoo
Honolulu, South Shore

Featuring the Karibuni Reserve, the South American Aviary, the tropical forest, and much more!


Polynesian Cultural Center
Laie, East Oahu

Visit the different islands of Polynesia in this one park and enjoy the exhibits, performances, and activities of each. Explore the islands of Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, the Marquesas, Fiji, Easter Island, Aotearoa (Maori New Zealand) and of course, Hawaii!


Queen Kapiolani Park
Corner of Kapahulu Avenue and Kalakaua, Waikiki

Enjoy strolling, jogging, or biking on the paths within the park that surrounds the Honolulu Zoo. Lots of open space for recreation such as picnics, barbecues, football, soccer, and more. Many events and performances take place here. The park was named after King David Kalakaua’s wife, Queen Kapi’olani.


Sea Life Park Hawaii
Waimanalo, Southeast Oahu

Visit the world-class marine attraction and enjoy yourself with interactive programs, entertaining shows, and fun exhibits!


Waikiki Aquarium
Honolulu, South Shore

Come and see over 2,500 marine animals indigenous to Hawaii and the tropical Pacific in the third oldest public aquarium in the United States. Designated as the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center for the Pacific Island Region.


Waimea Falls Park
Haleiwa, North Shore

Explore the lush and beautiful 1,800-acre valley on foot and enjoy swimming and kayaking. See the beautiful 45-foot high Waimea Falls and if you dare to, climb up the slippery waterfall and dive from the ledges to the rocky pool below.


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