- Honolulu Zoo:
Located between the slopes of Diamond Head and Waikiki, "the
Honolulu Zoo is 42 lush tropical acres that include lions, tigers and
bears! A children's zoo, African Savannah exhibit, playground and
snack bar complete the visit." -
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- Diamond Head State Monument:
"The unique profile of Diamond Head (Le'ahi) sits prominently near the
eastern edge of Waikiki's coastline. Hawaii's most recognized
landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal
views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses
over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the
crater."
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Waikiki Aquarium:
"Located next to a living coral reef, the award winning Waikiki
Aquarium brings guests face-to-fin with colorful tropical fish,
reef sharks, living corals, endangered Hawaiian monk seals, sea
jellies, squid, octopus and more!"
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Honolulu Academy of Arts:
"The Honolulu Academy of Arts is Hawaii's premier art museum, with
a collection of more than 50,000 works. An encyclopedic museum
where original works of art can be experienced in state-of-the-art
galleries, it has major strengths in the arts of Asia, European
and American painting, and graphic and decorative arts."
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Bishop Museum:
"Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor
of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last
descendant of the royal Kamehameha family. The Museum was
established to house the extensive collection of Hawaiian artifacts
and royal family heirlooms of the Princess, and has expanded to
include millions of artifacts, documents and photographs about
Hawai‘i and other Pacific island cultures."
- Hanauma Bay Snorkeling:
"Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay is truly experiencing paradise. The
crystal blue ocean crater is full of bright and diverse species of
fish, rays and turtles. Even the most inexperienced snorkeler can
have a great time swimming with the Hawaiian wildlife in Hanauma
Bay."
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North Shore:
There are a plethora of activities and attractions on Oahu's north shore
including: surfing, snorkeling, golf, the Polynesian cultural center,
the Dole fruit plantation, art galleries, and more.
- USS Arizona Memorial Museum:
"The USS Arizona Memorial Museum is a richly hued tapestry of
memories, a moving testimonial to the bravery and honor of those
who served and the thousands who died in the attack on Pearl
Harbor, December 7, 1941."
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'Iolani Palace:
"A Hawaiian national treasure and the only official state residence
of royalty in the United States, `Iolani Palace was the official
residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs--King
Kalakaua, who built the Palace in 1882, and his sister and successor,
Queen Lili`uokalani."
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