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Things to Do: History and culture

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

A major tourist attraction on Oahu, the 350-acre Diamond Head crater can be seen even from the flight into Honolulu airport.   Its vantage point offers some incredible panoramas of Honolulu that you...

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Volcano; Landmark/point of interest; Park; Trail; Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

Learn to surf and learn to surf better with Girls Who Surf! Each of our programs helps you access real open-ocean surf. Improve your performance and decrease the risk of injury with our fun and knowledgeable instructors. Girls Who Surf specializes in: uncrowded beaches, beginner surfers, intermediate surfers, athletes, children, families, and multi-lesson programs. Advanced reservations are required.

Attraction type: Educational site; Other; Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

Where the Japanese military attacked on December 7, 1941.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Military base/facility; Historic site; Historic village
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

The Arizona Memorial tour is solemn and serious, since it is literally a trip to a graveyard.  It is a place of relection, respect and education. If you are looking for an exciting adventure, this...

Attraction type: Monument; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

The snorkeling is spectacular: live coral, many brilliant tropical fish and sea turtles to be experienced up close.  This venue is perfect for amateur and experienced snorkelers alike - the bay is...

Attraction type: Nature center; Nature reserve; Other; Beach; Bay; Park; State park; Science museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

Part of the University of Hawaii, the Lyon Arboretum offers 194 acres and a research facility.

Attraction type: Garden; Educational site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

The Mission Houses Museum is a great place to understand how Hawaii moved toward what it is today.  This is where the written Hawaiian alphabet was developed, taught and printed.  It is the only place

Attraction type: Mission; History museum; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Museum; Military museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

The Iolani Palace is one of the most impressive structures in Honolulu and holds much of the state's history in its walls.  The Palace was the official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen...

Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Other; History museum; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Volcano; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

Doris Duke's home, built in 1930, is an architecturally significant home which includes a collection of Islamic artwork.

Attraction type: Historic home; Art museum; Art gallery; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 177 attractions in Honolulu

A cultural center and the largest art museum in Hawaii.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Historic home; History museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Educational site; Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #41 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #44 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Cemetery; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Art museum; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 177 attractions in Honolulu
Attraction type: Government building; Town center/square/plaza
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