Ahupua‘a O Kahana State Park, Hau'ula, Hawai'i (Park)
Pick up a hiking trail map at the orientation center to explore Kahana Valley State Park, the only State-owned ahupuaÔa (land division that runs from the ocean to the mountain ridge) left intact from prehistoric times. The park includes archaeological si

Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, Pu'unene, Hawai'i (History)
Located next to Hawai‘i&rsqm;s largest operating sugar mill, the museum exhibits the history and heritage of the sugar industry and the multi-ethnic plantation life it engendered.

Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook, Hawai'i (Botanical Garden)
This 15 acre garden focuses on Hawaiian ethnobotany: the story of traditional Hawaiian culture and the plants that support it. See many interesting features in a 15 minute walk; exploring the whole garden and archaeological remnants may take an hour or m

Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i (Science)
Dedicated to the memory of HawaiÔiÕs first astronaut who perished aboard the Challenger Mission in 1986, the CenterÕs interactive exhibits and videos tell the history of manned space flight, physics and daily life in space.

Bailey House Museum, Wailuku, Hawai'i (History)
Built in 1833 as the home of Edward and Caroline Bailey, Bailey House is now a museum showcasing Hawaiian culture, artifacts, paintings and furnishings from 19th century Maui.

Battleship Missouri Memorial, Honolulu, Hawai'i (History)
AmericaÕs most celebrated battleship, on which the ceremony ending World War II took place, is anchored in historic Pearl Harbor.

Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawai'i (Culture, History)
Located on a 12 acre campus, the State Museum of Natural and Cultural Historyincludes permanent exhibits on Hawaiian history, culture and the natural sciences; rotating exhibits and interactive displays; daily demonstrations by folk artists and performanc

The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, Hawai'i (Art)
Located on HonoluluÕs scenic Makiki Heights, The Contemporary Museum combines exhibitions of contemporary art with terraced gardens and spectacular views. The museum operates a satellite gallery: The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bisho

Cultural Learning Center at Kaala, Wai'anae, Hawai'i (Culture)
The Cultural Learning Center at KaÔala is a greenhouse of the native Hawaiian culture. Through hands-on educational programs for schools, reforestation projects, cultural exchanges and educational tours, they teach native Hawaiian values, cultural and ag

East-West Center Gallery, Honolulu, Hawai'i (Art)
Located on the campus of the University of HawaiÔi, the East-West Center Gallery presents five exhibitions per year on traditional and contemporary arts of the Pacific region. Call before you visit because the gallery is closed during exhibit installatio

Foster Botanical Garden, Honolulu, Hawai'i (Botanical Garden)
In the heart of busy Honolulu, Foster Botanical Gardens is a 13.5 acre oasis of tropical plants, some rare and endangered, collected from throughout the worldÕs tropics over a period of 140 years. Adjoining LiliÔuokalani Botanical Garden was once the pro

Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center & Hawai'i State Bonsai, Kurtistown, Hawai'i (Botanical Garden)
This working bonsai nursery features all forms of bonsaiÑJapanese, Chinese and HawaiianÑtraditional and innovative.

Grove Farm Homestead, Lihue, Hawai'i (Historic House)
Grove Farm preserves the lifestyle of the sugar plantation from the period 1864-1978 and includes the restored Wilcox family home, plantation office, workerÕs houses, extensive grounds and gardens, poultry and livestock.

Haleakala National Park, Makawao, Hawai'i (Park)
Begin your visit to Haleakala by stopping at one of the three visitor centers: Park Headquarters Visitor Center near the park entrance; Haleakala Visitor Center located near the summit; or Kipahulu Visitor Center, located near Hana along the east Maui coa

Hana Cultural Center and Museum, Hana, Hawai'i (Culture)
Tour a replica of a traditional Hawaiian village, gardens, the ÒHana LockupÓ -- an 1871 historic courthouse and jail -- and a museum on the history and culture of the Hana coast.

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu, Hawai'i (Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Nature Centers)
Self-guided tours of Lyon Arboretum's 194 acres will take you on trails, world renowned collections of tropical plants and specialty gardens set against the stunning backdrop of the Ko`olau Mountains. Guided tours (fee, reservations required) Mon-Sat.