Oahu is the third largest of Hawaii’s six main islands and is home to Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, and marvelous Waikiki, where the sport of surfing originated.

There is an endless list of water sports to keep energetic visitors happy and history buffs will find plenty to interest them after a day on the beaches – in downtown Honolulu you can visit the historic Lolani Palace, while at the Pearl Harbor National Historic Landmark you can learn all about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II on a tour of the five historic sites that commemorate this event. The Bishop Museum showcases Oahu culture, while at the Hawaii State Art Museum you can admire the visual arts.

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