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

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Waikiki, Hawai'i

Specialized

Papaikou, Hawai'i

Botanical Garden

Garden trails wind through a tropical rain forest with waterfalls, streams and tropical plant life from around the world.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Nature Centers

Experience interactive exhibits, audio tours and videos on voyaging, whaling, surfing and sharks. The Center also includes historic shipsÑthe Falls of Clyde (1878), a four-masted square rigger; and the HokuleÔa, a famous Polynesian sailing canoe which ha

Waipahu, Hawai'i

Culture, History

The Hawaii United Okinawa Association is a very active organization. One of its most visible activities is the annual Okinawan Festival, a two-day extravaganza held at the Kapiolani Park bandstand, featuring Okinawan music, dance and other cultural activities. The Festival provides an opportunity to share the unique Okinawan culture with all of Hawaii’s people in a festive outdoor setting. Often touted as the “largest ethnic Festival in Hawaii,” it is an opportunity to get an up-close look at Okinawan culture and taste Okinawan foods. More than a thousand volunteers are involved in staging the Festival each year. The volunteers, most of them members of the HUOA clubs, spend almost a year planning and organizing the event.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Built in 1969, the HawaiÔi State Capitol houses the executive and legislative branches of state government. The GovernorÕs Office of Information Tours Programs offers guided tours by reservation. Call 586-0178.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Historical Society

Primarily a research facility, the Hawaiian Historical Society houses over 12,000 volumes on HawaiÔi and the Pacific; extensive collection of 19th and early 20th century materials on HawaiÔi including narratives of early voyages and travels, newspapers, p

Ewa Station, Ewa, Hawai'i

History

Take a ride on the historic OÔahu Railway and Land Company train which served as the transportation backbone of OÔahu from 1889Ð1947. Fully narrated train rides travel along 6 miles of restored track. Open-air exhibits include several historic locomotiv

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.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

History, Nature Centers, University

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.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Children's

Children and adults participate in discovery experiences through hands-on interactive exhibits and state-of-the-art the technology.

Hawaii National Park, Hawai'i

Park

As the point of entry to HawaiÔi Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Visitor Center orients visitors to AmericaÕs most active volcano. Obtain information and sign in for hikes; see films and exhibits.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture

Wailuku, Hawai'i

Nature Centers

The HawaiÔi Nature Center focuses on teaching children about the out-of-doors, in the out-of-doors. School programs are the heart of the HawaiÔi Nature CenterÕs hands-on environmental programs. The Center also offers weekend hikes, nature excursions and

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Primarily a research facility, the HawaiÔi State archives is the official repository of records of the government of Hawaii (1790 to date), the private papers of Hawaiian royalty and government officials, and photographs.

Waipahu, Hawai'i

History

This outdoor history museum tells the story of life on HawaiÔiÕs sugar plantations circa 1900. The Village includes restored buildings and replicas of plantation structures such as houses of different ethnic groups, the community bath, camp office, plant

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture

Wailuku, Hawai'i

Nature Centers

Set in beautiful ÔIao Valley, this interactive science arcade features 30 exhibits on Hawaiian natural history including rushing water streams and pools, native stream life and seasonal live animal exhibits such as the happy face spider and carnivorous ca