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1. Diamond Head ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Honolulu Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Honolulu Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Iolani Palace

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5. Hawaii State Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Bishop Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Fort DeRussy Military Reservation

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Hawaii Food Tours

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9. Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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10. Hawaiian Parasail

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11. Kaniakapupu Ruins

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12. Kualoa Ranch

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13. Manoa Falls

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Moanalua Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Nu uanu Pali

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16. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Polynesian Cultural Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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18. Sea Life Park Hawaii

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Shangri La

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20. Sunset Suzy's Surf Camp

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21. USS Arizona Memorial

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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22. USS Bowfin

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23. USS Missouri (BB-63)

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24. Waikiki Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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25. Wet'n'Wild Hawaii

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Oahu, one of the Hawaiian Islands, is a gorgeous place in the South Pacific that is home to the city of Honolulu, Hawaii's capital.
  • Visitors to Oahu can enjoy the stunning and sunny beaches, where they can take surf lessons, go parasailing, relax in the sunshine, or explore the gorgeous nature of the cliffs, mountains, and valleys of the islands via horseback or on an ATV.
  • It's also an island full of culture, and guests can explore museums or interactive parks detailing the history and culture of the Polynesian people, or visit the naval park, which was the site of the infamous Pearl Harbor attacks that brought the US into World War II.

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