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Hulihe'e Palace

75-5718 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
808-329-1877
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Ranked #4 of 40 attractions in Kailua-Kona
Type: Historic Sites, Monuments/ Statues
Description: Founded in 1838, this site is where the Hawaiian monarchy resided.
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Littleton, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

It was a little expensive for a house with 6 rooms total. The house also does not have any of the original family furniture but they did have several pieces of Koa wood furniture that was incredibly beautiful. They also had several pictures of the Royal family on the walls.

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Jupiter, Florida, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The history of the Big Island and this palace was given by knowledgeable and kind guide. Going back in time is easy. The pictures, the clothing, the furniture... worth seeing.

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Manassas, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Well worth its admission fee. It was fun walking through the house in your barefeet. You leave your shoes at the door before entering the palace. My docent ( woman and former realtor) was fantastic - so knowledgeable. Do you know that Thomas Edison was a friend to Hawaiian royalty and that this palace had electricity before our White House... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

This was a fun and informative way to get up close and personal with some of The Big Islands history. The docent, Dave, was a wealth of knowledge and was clearly passionate about sharing his knowledge. I couldn't help but be drawn in by his tales of the palace's occupants. Definitely a fun and quick stop in the heart of... More

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

A look back in time of the Hawaiian Monarchy. The beautifully carved furniture, historical artifacts and the history told by the docents give Palace life. The grounds and views are fantastic. I can understand why the Hawaiian Monarchy choice this spot.

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Rochester, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

This is a remarkable piece of Hawaiian history. We went through the palace with a tour guide, and the history is impressive.

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Newcastle, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

This is the only palace on US soil. Everyone tells you that. The woodwork and wood carving are breath taking. The history amazing, and the artefacts tell the story of the Hawaiian royalty. I thoroughly enjoyed wandering around looking at all the Hawaiian Royals photos, nic naks and reading about them. Well worth the visit.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013 via mobile

I love learning about local history and touring old homes. This house is full of the original furnishings. The staff is very knowledgable and answered all of our questions.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Perfect place to witness the hawaiin culture. The palace has a good collection of artefacts depicting hawaiin culture and history. Many events take place here. The palace is beautiful and attractive.

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Volcano, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Where else in the USA can you find a royal palace. This has great period pieces in it, and there are alot of cultural events held here. Nominal fee, and worth the price.

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