Hawaii Attractions
Hawaii offers an abundance of attractions for visitors and families. Explore the exotic natural surroundings, visit historical landmarks, engage in educational activities. Click on any of the links provided to find out more information about the attractions available in the islands of Hawaii.
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The famous battleship, Mighty Mo, is moored on Pearl Harbor's historic Battleship Row and provides the chance for visitors to explore this renowned battleship on their own or by joining in one of the guided tours offered.
Originally established to house the extensive family heirloom collection of the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha family, the Museum has expanded to include millions of items about Hawaii and Pacific island cultures.
A visit to the Dole Plantation features a self-guided Plantation Garden Tour, the Pinapple Express Tour and Pineapple Garden Maze, officially recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records 2001 as the World's Largest Maze.
Volcanic crater, ringed with beach on one side and open ocean on the other, is a snorkeler's paradise with tropical fish, turtles, and coral reef. It is a Marine Life Conservation District and features a visitor education center.
Learn more about Hawaii's maritime history, from its discovery by Polynesian navigators more than 1500 years ago through to the present day. See the historical Falls of Clyde ship and the Hōkūle'a Polynesian voyaging canoe.
The Hawaii Nature Center offers visitors a unique and educational look into Hawaii's natural environment. Features guided interpretive hikes, nature adventures, earth care projects, and more.
The Hawaii State Art Museum offers three galleries - the Diamond Head Gallery, the Ewa Gallery, and the Sculpture Gallery. Features temporary and semi-permanent exhibits, scheduled events, and performances.
Visit any of five gardens (Foster Botanical Garden, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Koko Crater Botanical Garden, Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden, Wahiawa Botanical Garden) to explore the diverse tropical plant collections.
Located in Queen Kapiolani Park at the south end of Waikiki, the Honolulu Zoo is home to more than 1,200 mammals, birds & reptiles and features the African Savanna, Tropical Forest, Pacific Islands and Children's Zoo exhibits.
A national treasure and the only official residence of royalty in the U.S., `Iolani Palace was the residence of the Kingdom's last two monarchs. Features tours, community events and performances by The Royal Hawaiian Band.
Visit one or all of the many state parks on the island of Oahu: 'Aiea Bay State Recreation Area, Diamond Head State Monument, Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park, Kukaniloko Birthstones State Monument and many more.
This 200-acre rainforest is the University of Hawaii's botanical research facility. It is home to an extensive collection of native Hawaiian and exotic tropical plants and features numerous trails to explore and hike.
This national cemetery is located just north of downtown Honolulu at Punchbowl Crater. Dedicated to the fallen heroes of America's wars, the memorial is one of Hawaii's more popular tourist attractions.
Located about an hour from Waikiki, the Polynesian Cultural Center features seven native villages which give visitors the rare chance to participate in the daily adventures of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cultures.
Built over the remains of the sunken battleship USS Arizona, the museum offers an interpretive program and documentary film, followed by a short ride via Navy shuttle across Pearl Harbor to the Arizona Memorial.
Explore this historic WWII submarine to imagine what life on board must have been like for her crew which completed nine war patrols, sinking 44 enemy ships. Visit the museum and learn about submarines past and present.
Hawaii's marine life comes alive in a dazzling display at this world-class marine attraction perched between the majestic Koolau Mountain Range and breathtaking Makapuu Beach.
Offers visitors an opportunity to walk along gentle paths, hike old stream trails, share a picnic or simply revel in the simple joys of the Hawaiian island's special natural environment.
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Located next to Hawaii's largest working sugar factory, the museum is a repository of historic information about one of the most significant periods in Maui's history and features six exhibit rooms plus outdoor displays.
Built in 1833 on the site of the Royal compound of Kahekili, last ruling chief of Maui, the Bailey House is now a museum showcasing Hawaiian culture, artifacts, paintings, and furnishings from nineteenth-century Maui.
The park preserves the outstanding volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of dormant, 10,026-foot Haleakala. Rangers offer guided hikes through the park and information is available at the visitor center near the summit.
Hale Kahiko (ancient house) is a replica of a portion of a Kauhale (Hawaiian village). Join our us for a free guided tour and take a "walk through history" or stroll through on your own using a free map.
Authentic Hawaiian thatched housing complex. The Museum contains over 560 artifacts, over 600 books, over 680 bottles and approximately 5000 photographs all from the Hana District.
The Hawaii Nature Center offers visitors a unique and educational look into Hawaii's natural environment. The Maui Center features the Interactive Nature Museum and the majestic and memorable Rainforest Walk in Iao Valley.
Visit a historic estate located in upcountry Maui which features a variety of unique and original exhibits from the Hawaii community expressed in numerous artistic mediums.
Visit one or all of the many state parks on the island of Maui: 'Iao Valley State Monument, Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area, Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside, Wai'anapanapa State Park and many more.
Also known as the Hana Lava Tube, you can explore the spectacular underground world of Maui's largest lava-tube cavern during a self-guided tour lasting about 45 minutes.
Fringed by a vast native pandanus forest, the Kahanu Garden encompasses 472 acres of plant collections from the Pacific Islands, concentrating on plants of value to the people of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.
Visual and performing arts center including community events, art exhibits, educational activities, church services, service club meetings, recitals, concerts and other performances.
State-of-the-art marine park where visitors can see spectacular live coral displays (largest in the U.S.), elusive garden eels and majestic lionfish, colorful Hawaiian wrasse, Hawaii's beloved green sea turtles and more.
Narrated tram tour takes you through this 60-acre working plantation past fields of tropical fruits and flowers, including papaya, guava, mango, macadamia nuts, coffee, avocado, bananas, sugar cane, star fruit and more.
Hop on the train as it travels between historic Lahaina town and the resorts of Kaanapali. Relax in an open-air coach whose nostalgic charm recalls the days of old Hawaii and see panoramic views of neighboring islands.
Enjoy wine tasting - Maui style. The winery is located about an hour's drive from the resort areas of Wailea and Ka'anapali, 2,000 feet up the verdant slopes of Maui's dormant volcano.
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Extending over an area of more than 100 acres, it is a garden paradise imagined first by Hawaii's Queen Emma and then by Alexander McBryde, but it was the Allertons who created this masterpiece of garden art.
Visit one or all of the many state parks on the island of Kauai: Koke'e State Park, Na Pali Coast State Park, Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park, Wailua River State Park, Waimea Canyon State Park and many more.
The Kauai Children's Discovery Museum offers a fun and interactive, "hands-on" environment for kids. The center features a variety of programs and exhibits oriented towards the education of children.
Kauai Coffee Company's estate is located about 17 miles from the airport, on Kauai's southwest side and visitors are invited to stop by the estate to learn more about how coffee is grown, harvested, processed, and graded.
The Kauai Museum is the cultural sanctuary for the art and artifacts of Native Hawaiians. Its galleries house a permanent collection of ancient Hawaiian artifacts such as poi pounders, pohaku, calabashes and tapa.
Kilauea Point is located on the northernmost tip of the island and is one of the few Hawaiian refuges open to the public. It offers breathtaking views and hikes overlooking the Pacific.
Kilohana is a faithfully restored plantation nestled on 36 acres of land and reflecting a historic glimpse of plantation life. The plantation features boutiques, galleries, country store and carriage tours of the property.
Koke'e Natural History Museum provides interpretive programs and exhibitions about Kauai' s ecology, geology and climatology and also provides basic information on trail conditions in Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Parks.
Located on Kauai's wet north shore in Haena, Limahuli Garden and Preserve extends over 1,000 acres in a verdant tropical valley covering three distinct ecological zones.
Situated in the picturesque Lawai Valley, the garden and preserve is over 252 acres and has become a veritable Noah's Ark of tropical flora. It is home to the largest ex situ collection of native Hawaiian flora in existence.
A 30-acre botanical and cultural garden located within the Wailua Marina State Park. Visitors can stroll through over one mile of meandering pathways surrounded by tropical splendor or take a narrated tram ride.
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The most varied collection of artistic pot plants in the world. The Center offers free formal demonstration-workshops on the second Saturday of each month and has staff available for private workshops.
Located on the windward slope of Mauna Kea, the 32,733-acre refuge supports a diversity of native birds and plants almost unequaled in the islands. Open to the public for bird watching, hiking, and photography.
The Garden displays a vast variety of palms, heliconias, gingers, bromeliads, and hundreds of other rare and exotic plants from all parts of the tropical world - presently more than 2,000 species in all.
Established in 1916, the park encompasses diverse environments that range from sea level to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, offers visitors views of dramatic volcanic landscapes.
Orchids, anthuriums, the Great White Bird of Paradise, the giant hala (pandanus) tree and other exotics like the puakenikeni and pikake. Stroll the winding paths to the tidal pool and peer into lava tubes.
Hulihe'e Palace was the vacation residence of Hawaiian royalty. Today it is a museum operated by the Daughters of Hawaii and is a showplace of beautiful furniture and fascinating artifacts.
Visit one or all of the many state parks on the island of Hawaii: 'Akaka Falls State Park, Kohala Historical Sites State Monument, Mauna Kea State Recreation Area, Wailuku River State Park and many more.
The Greenwell Store was established in 1875 and now serves as the museum and headquarters for the Kona Historical Society which formed in 1976 to collect, preserve, and disseminate the history of post-contact Kona.
Visitors will find fascinating photographs, railroad artifacts and memorabilia from the days when sugar trains transported sugar from the fields of the Hamakua Coast. The gift shop offers items hand-crafted by local residents.
Originally the Lyman Mission House and built for New England missionaries David and Sarah Lyman in 1839, the house was restored and provides visitors with a detailed picture of early missionary life in Hawaii.
Home of the "Hawaii nut", world-famous Mauna Loa macadamia nuts. Taste, learn and discover at the Visitor Center. After driving through the plantation, see the Nut Processing Plant, Gift Shop, and sample the delicious products.
Showcasing 53 acres in total, the Garden features 20 acres of artistically landscaped displays of native and exotic tropical flowers and plants, a spectacular orchid garden, rare palms and tropical fruit orchards.
This unique museum is a living monument to those who lost their lives in past tsunamis through its exhibits and public programs. The museum features a series of in-house exhibits that interpret the tsunami phenomena.
This 12 acre zoo is the only tropical rainforest zoo in the United States. It is home to more than 80 animal species including the endangered Nene (Hawaii State Bird) and Namaste', a white Bengal Tiger.
Located in Waimea, the Ranch is one of the oldest ranches in the U.S. Visitors can learn more about the history and culture of the Ranch or take a Wagon Ride with Kohala Carriages to one of the oldest stone corrals.
The 182 acre park includes the pu`uhonua and a complex of archeological sites including: temple platforms, royal fishponds, and some coastal village sites. The temple and several thatched structures have been reconstructed.
The founding of the Hawaiian kingdom can be directly associated with one structure in the Hawaiian Islands: Pu'ukohola Heiau. Visit the heiau, hike, and bird watch. In winter and spring you can whale watch and sight sharks.
Visual and performing arts center located in the historic 1877 Volcano House at Kilauea. Here you will see art and fine crafts by over 300 artists. Much of the work is one-of-a-kind and can be found nowhere else in Hawaii.
Buddhist temple surrounded by beautifully manicured grounds. Established in 1973 as a retreat and guesthouse, the temple contains original works of art and is a center for the dissemination of the Buddhist teachings.
Situated on 300 acres, the Gardens include the spectacular triple tiered Umauma Falls, acclaimed as Hawaii's most beautiful waterfall, lush rain forest and winding trails, and beautiful tropical gardens.