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USS Arizona Memorial
USS Arizona Memorial
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Ranked #1 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 1,576 reviews

THE ARIZONA MEMORIAL is operated by the Department of Interior National Park Service. The shuttle boats are operated by the U.S. Navy. The 23 minute documentary film is real... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  6.7 miles from city center
Pearl Harbor
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Pearl Harbor
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Ranked #2 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 1,166 reviews
Where the Japanese military attacked on December 7, 1941.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Military Bases/ Facilities; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  8.0 miles from city center
USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center
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USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center
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Ranked #3 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 326 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Specialty Museums
Distance  6.6 miles from city center
National Cemetery of the Pacific
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National Cemetery of the Pacific
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Ranked #4 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 223 reviews
Owner description: The resting place for more than 25,000 victims of three American Wars - World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War – this is... more » Owner description: The resting place for more than 25,000 victims of three American Wars - World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War – this is truly the “Cemetery of Heroes.” Punchbowl was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs that, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range. Of special note is a monument honoring Hawaii-born astronaut Ellison Onizuka, who perished aboard the Challenger space shuttle in 1986. Also noteworthy are the Courts of the Missing, white stone tablets bearing the names of those missing in action from World War II. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Diamond Head
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Diamond Head
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Ranked #5 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 1,822 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Volcanos; Hiking Trails; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Geologic Formations; Parks; Trails
Distance  4.7 miles from city center
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
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Ranked #6 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 227 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Military Museums
Distance  6.6 miles from city center
Lyon Arboretum
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Lyon Arboretum
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Ranked #7 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Part of the University of Hawaii, the Lyon Arboretum offers 194 acres and a research facility.
Attraction type  Gardens; Educational Sites
Distance  4.1 miles from city center
Shangri La
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Shangri La
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Ranked #8 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Doris Duke's home, built in 1930, is an architecturally significant home which includes a collection of Islamic artwork.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Art Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  5.3 miles from city center
Koko Head Crater Trail Hike
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Koko Head Crater Trail Hike
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Ranked #9 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 117 reviews

Koko Crater is on the east side of Oahu in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood.  The hike takes your from the Koko Head District Park at the bottom of Koko Crater to it's summit.  The... more »

Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  10.9 miles from city center
Bishop Museum
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Bishop Museum
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Ranked #10 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 247 reviews

            Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state of Hawaii and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific, recognized throughout the world for... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Specialty Museums; Gardens
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
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Ranked #11 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 1,490 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Beaches; Bodies of Water; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; State Parks; Parks
Distance  10.7 miles from city center
Iolani Palace
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Iolani Palace
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Ranked #12 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 323 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Specialty Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
US Army Museum of Hawaii
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US Army Museum of Hawaii
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Ranked #13 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 158 reviews
Owner description: The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii is housed in historic Battery Randolph on the grounds of Ft. DeRussy in Waikiki. Constructed... more » Owner description: The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii is housed in historic Battery Randolph on the grounds of Ft. DeRussy in Waikiki. Constructed from 1909 to 1911, this Coastal Artillery Battery protected Oahu with its two 14-inch disappearing guns. The battery was built so well that it was unable to be torn down in the early 1970's to make way for the military's Hale Koa Hotel. The battery was turned into a museum in 1976 and begins with story of early Hawaiian warfare and covers every major military event in the Pacific theater of operations through Vietnam. The Gallery of Heroes honors Hawaii's soldiers who have received our nation's highest awards: the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross. The Museum and the Hawaii Army Society's Museum Store are open from 9am - 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Audio tours are available for rent for a small fee in both English and Japanese. « less
Attraction type  Museums; History Museums; Military Museums
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
Plantation Village
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Plantation Village
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Ranked #14 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
A sugar cane plantation village with 30 homes open to the public for viewing.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Tours; Farms
Distance  11.3 miles from city center
Fort DeRussy
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Fort DeRussy
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Ranked #15 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Beaches
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
Ala Moana Beach Park
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Ala Moana Beach Park
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Ranked #16 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 344 reviews

  It has a Beautiful  jogging trail, super beach for kids, calm warm water. The park has showers, bathrooms and changing rooms. Great place to go for an afternoon swim and then... more »

Attraction type  Beaches; Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Manoa Falls
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Manoa Falls
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Ranked #17 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 368 reviews
About a 1 hour hike to reach this 100 feet waterfall, but worth the trip.
Attraction type  Waterfalls; Hiking Trails
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
Puu Ualakaa State Park
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Puu Ualakaa State Park
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Ranked #18 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 146 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks; Lookouts
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Honolulu Academy of Arts
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Ranked #19 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
A cultural center and the largest art museum in Hawaii.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
Kapiolani Park
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Kapiolani Park
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Ranked #20 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 156 reviews
Owner description: Many of Hawaii’s alii (royalty) lived in Waikiki and King Kalakaua selected a 300-acre track of land at the base of Diamond... more » Owner description: Many of Hawaii’s alii (royalty) lived in Waikiki and King Kalakaua selected a 300-acre track of land at the base of Diamond Head for a public park in 1867. Today, it is a gathering place that thrives with walkers, runners, tennis enthusiasts and picnickers. Grab lunch on Kalakaua Avenue and enjoy it in one of the shaded picnic areas scattered around this colorful park. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Beaches
Distance  4.1 miles from city center
Waikiki Beach
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Waikiki Beach
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Ranked #21 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4 of 5 stars 1,483 reviews
Oahu's most popular beach.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  2.7 miles from city center
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
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Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
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Ranked #22 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4 of 5 stars 149 reviews

  Take a Virtual tour on your SmartPhone or view the complete virtual tour in your WebBrowser     Hangar 37 The visitor's experience begins in Hangar 37, a 42,000 square foot... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Distance  7.6 miles from city center
Kaimana Beach
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Kaimana Beach
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Ranked #23 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.8 miles from city center
JCB Plaza Lounge Honolulu
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Ranked #24 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Attraction type  Coffeehouses; Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  2.7 miles from city center
Serenity and Massage
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Serenity and Massage
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Ranked #25 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Here at Serenity and Massage we are open seven days a week and have some of the most trained and specialized therapists in... more » Owner description: Here at Serenity and Massage we are open seven days a week and have some of the most trained and specialized therapists in Hawaii. We specialize in Deep tissue, Sports massage, Swedish, Trigger point therapy, Polarity Therapy, Pregnancy massage and Cranial sacral work. Our massages cater specifically to your needs. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  9.9 miles from city center
Hawaii State Art Museum
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Ranked #26 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Foster Botanical Gardens
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Foster Botanical Gardens
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Ranked #27 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
This 14-acre garden is home to over 4,000 species of rare tropical plants.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Honolulu Zoo
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Honolulu Zoo
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Ranked #28 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4 of 5 stars 266 reviews
Owner description: From pink flamingos to African giraffes, the Honolulu Zoo is home to a little bit of everything from the animal kingdom. Its... more » Owner description: From pink flamingos to African giraffes, the Honolulu Zoo is home to a little bit of everything from the animal kingdom. Its animal population includes more than 64 reptile, 38 mammal and 160 bird species. The 42-acre facility is organized into three tropical ecological zones: Tropical Rainforests, Pacific Islands and the African Savanna. Among its highlights is a new $12-million, 1.5-acre Asian tropical elephant exhibit that includes a 7,260-squre-foot holding area and two 55,000-gallon pools. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
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Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
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Ranked #29 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
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Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
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Ranked #30 of 173 Attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Further along Kalanianaole Highway is the Makapuu Lighthouse hiking trail. This easy route with its moderate incline to the... more » Owner description: Further along Kalanianaole Highway is the Makapuu Lighthouse hiking trail. This easy route with its moderate incline to the 647-ft. summit is a popular spot during whale season between December and April. This is a definite photo opportunity even when humpbacks aren’t spouting offshore. If you’re really ambitious, tackle a pre-sunrise hike to the top so you can grab a glorious photo of the sunrise. « less
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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