The capital city of Honolulu Hawaii is an historic city of almost one million people. It has both charm and excitement.
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Hawaii is the only US State to have been ruled by its own monarchy. Iolani Palace in the heart of downtown Honolulu was one of three residences of the Hawaiian royalty and was completed in 1882. It remains the only royal residence in Hawaii. Set in a peaceful garden setting with giant banyan trees, Iolani Palace is open to the public for guided tours and offer a glimpse of the decorative throne room and other fine collections of Hawaiian pomp. Opposite the palace is the State Judiciary Building with the fine bronze statue of King Kamehamahama at its front. Also in this original "block" is the impressive Kawaiahao Church, built from 1836-1842 from 14,000 coral blocks.
To the north east of Downtown Honolulu is the inspiring Bishop Museum. Don't let its out of the way location deter you from visiting - the museum has the most extensive and important collection of historical relics from Hawaii and Pacific and is a fantastic place to learn about the Polynesian people and their ancient way of life.
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Our top oahu travel attractions are:
1) - Waikiki Beach
beach review, surfing, sailing, shopping
2) - The South East Scenic Drive
blowholes; hiking; snorkelling
3) - Waimea Valley and Soft Adventure Park
waterfall; rainforest trail; kayaking; mountain bike rides
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Honolulu Heritage Trail
Ialani Palace, Bishop museum, Kawaiaha'o church
5) - Tantalus Drive - Honolulu Forest Reserve
scenic drive and walks overlooking Honolulu
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Pearl Harbour
Arizona Memorial; submarines; warships
7) - Family Entertainment
Dole giant maze; Polynesian village and sealife park
Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:
Hawaii Activities Guide
Cook Islands Activities Guide
Fiji Activities Guide
Samoa Activities Guide
Tonga Activities Guide
Tahiti Activities Guide
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