Arizona Memorial Museum
1 Arizona Memorial Drive, Pearl City
An interpretive program and documentary film is followed
by a short ride via Navy shuttle across Pearl Harbor to the
Arizona Memorial.
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Battleship Missouri Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Drive, Pearl City
This battleship, moored on the historic Battleship Row
has a guided tour to relive the defining moments in history.
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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.
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Diamond Head Lighthouse
Honolulu, South Shore
Located on a steep cliff on the flank of Diamond Head
crater, the lighthouse is one of Hawaii's oldest ocean navigation
aids. The tower is 55 feet high and the tower's light can
be seen almost 18 miles away and is one of the best-known
beacon lights in the Pacific. Entry into the building has
been restricted indefinitely. The Diamond Head Lighthouse
is on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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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.
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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
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Hawaii's Plantation Village
Waipahu, West Oahu
Guided tours through an outdoor museum showcasing a
restored Hawaiian plantation village.
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Hawaii State Capitol Building
Honolulu, South Shore
The $24.5 million State Capitol building full of Hawaiian
symbolism was completed in 1969 and designed to resemble the
old volcano, Punchbowl. Located on Beretania Street between
Punchbowl Street and Richards Street.
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Hawaii State Capitol District
downtown Honolulu, South Shore
Along the streets in this historic Capitol District
of Honolulu are many famous landmarks. You can see here the
Hawaii State Capitol Building, Iolani Palace, Kamehameha I
statue, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Washington Place, and more.
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Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
Honolulu, South Shore
City Hall (aka: Honolulu Hale - meaning house) was built
with Mediterranean-Early Renaissance architecture in 1928.
Located on the corner of King Street and Punchbowl street
on the Civic Center grounds.
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Iolani Palace State Monument
Corner of South King Street and Richards Street, South
Shore
Take a guided tour through the residence of King Kalakaua
and Queen Lili’uokalani who were the last monarchs of
Hawaii. Officially dedicated in 1882, this was the setting
for the monarchs and their courts.
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Kawaiaha'o Church
957 Punchbowl Street, at King Street
Kawaiaha’o Church, also known as the Westminster
Abbey of Hawaii, was dedicated in 1842 and was the first Christian
church in Hawaii. Built in the New England style architecture,
the name, meaning “fresh water pool of Hao,” is
derived from Hao, the ancient queen of the island of Oahu,
whose sacred spring once flowed nearby.
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King Kamehameha I Statue
Ali‘iolani Hale (State Judiciary Building), King
and Mililani streets
See the bronze statue of King Kamehameha I who united
all the kingdoms in Hawaii into one under his rule.
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Liliu‘okalani Protestant Church
66-090 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, North Shore
In 1892, Queen Liliuokalani, the first ruling queen
and the last ruling monarch, presented the church with an
unique clock placed on the rear wall of the church. One of
the clock’s seven dials uses the 12 letters of Queen
Lili’uokalani’s name in place of the 12 numbers
to show the time. The other dials show the phases of the moon,
the days of the month, week and year. |
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Mission Houses Museum
553 S. King St., Honolulu, Capitol District
See the 19th-centry historic houses on a guided tour.
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National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
(Punchbowl Crater)
2177 Puowaina Dr. (Punchbowl crater, overlooking downtown
Honolulu)
The final resting place for the 25,000+ heroes of three
American wars (World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War). The
cemetery has been known as the most beautiful and the most
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
Honolulu, South Shore
Home of King Kamehameha IV's wife, Queen Emma. Being
descended from both Hawaiian chieftains and an Englishman,
the summer palace represents a mixture of Victorian and Hawaiian
treasures.
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Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel
2365 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki
This “First Lady of Waikiki” was the first
luxury hotel built in Waikiki in 1901, back when customers
paid $1.50 per room. It was the first hotel among all the
islands to have electric elevators and a telephone and bathroom
for each room. It is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. |
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St. Andrew’s Cathedral
Beretania and Queen Emma streets, Honolulu
The St. Andrew’s Cathedral was built by King Kamehameha
IV and his wife, Queen Emma, who were faithful followers of
the Church of England. The architecture is that of the French
Gothic style, fabricated in England and then shipped in pieces
to be assembled here.
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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
1 Arizona Memorial Drive, Pearl City
The USS Bowfin Submarine was used during World War II
and is famous for having sunk 44 enemy ships during 9 successful
patrols. Nicknamed the 'Pearl Harbor Avenger' and has the
Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Unit Commendation.
Take a tour through it while listening to a walkman-style
cassette player narration. Visit the waterfront memorial and
gift shop.
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Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Kaneohe, East Oahu
A nondenominational cemetery, Japanese style, of unsurpassed
beauty with the Ko’olau Mountains in the background.
Wild peacocks, a two acre pond holds over 10,000 carps of
all color and sizes, oriental gardens, and a 9-foot tall Buddha
can be seen here. |
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U.S. Army Museum (Battery Randolph)
Fort DeRussy Military Reservation, Honolulu
See a shoreline historic battery built in 1911 at For DeRussy.
Exhibits include weaponry, uniforms, photos, and other memorabilia. |
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Washington Place
Beretania Street, Honolulu
Considered to be the oldest and most beautiful residence
in Honolulu, it was named in honor of George Washington, the
first president of the United States. Built by John Dominis
in 1846. His son, John Owen Dominis, married Lydia K.P. Kapa'akea
known as Queen Liliuokalani. She lived in this home after
the monarchy was overthrown.
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