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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Diamond Head ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Diamond Head
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2. Honolulu Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Honolulu Museum of Art
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3. Honolulu Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Honolulu Zoo
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4. Iolani Palace

Iolani Palace
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5. Hawaii State Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Hawaii State Art Museum
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6. Bishop Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Bishop Museum
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7. Fort DeRussy Military Reservation

Category: Activities
Fort DeRussy Military Reservation
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8. Hawaii Food Tours

Tours
Hawaii Food Tours
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9. Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
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10. Hawaiian Parasail

Hawaiian Parasail
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11. Kaniakapupu Ruins

Kaniakapupu Ruins
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12. Kualoa Ranch

Kualoa Ranch
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13. Manoa Falls

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Manoa Falls
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14. Moanalua Gardens

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Moanalua Gardens
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15. Nu uanu Pali

Nu uanu Pali
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16. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

Category: Activities
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
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17. Polynesian Cultural Center

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Polynesian Cultural Center
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18. Sea Life Park Hawaii

Category: Activities
Sea Life Park Hawaii
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19. Shangri La

Shangri La
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20. Sunset Suzy's Surf Camp

Sunset Suzy's Surf Camp
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21. USS Arizona Memorial

Category: Attractions
USS Arizona Memorial
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22. USS Bowfin

USS Bowfin
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23. USS Missouri (BB-63)

USS Missouri (BB-63)
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24. Waikiki Aquarium

Category: Attractions
Waikiki Aquarium
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25. Wet'n'Wild Hawaii

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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