Interesting Places to Visit
Oahu, Hawaii has many places to visit that show case the history and culture of the land. This history and culture of the Hawaiian people is extremely rich and with the military bases such as Pearl Harbor (we highly recommend you visit, more details under Pacific Historic Parks link below), it goes without saying the history of the United States is indelible in these islands.
The people of Hawaii consist of Native Hawaiians, Filipinos, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, Europeans, and many more. The islands are a melting pot of these cultures. They are all proud of their heritage and their contributions to the local culture of the Hawaiian islands.
Bishop Museum
Link: Bishop Museum
Immerse yourself in Hawaiʻi’s rich culture and heritage at the premier natural and cultural history museum in the state.
Pacific Historic Parks
Link: Pacific Historic Parks
Pacific Historic Parks (Includes Pearl Harbor) is the leading organization supporting significant historical sites in the Pacific for future generations. Through education, interpretive programs, research, preservation, and restoration, we work to perpetuate the memory of events and honor the people involved in these Pacific historic locations.
Enjoy activities as the Kualoa Ranch like the Hollywood Movie Site Tour and Ziplining.
With not one, but two listings on the US Department of the Interior’s National Register of Historic Places since the 1970’s, Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve is owned and managed by the eighth generation descendants of Dr. Gerritt P. Judd. Kualoa’s mission is to enrich people’s lives by preserving Kualoa’s sacred lands and celebrating its history. Established in 1850, Kualoa’s company vision is to be a role model as stewards of these amazing 4000 acres named Kualoa, Hakipu’u and Ka’a’awa. Our goal is to protect and enhance the natural beauty of these lands while developing sustainable recreational, agricultural and aquacultural enterprises that are compatible with the environment. All tours and commercial activities enable Kualoa to keep the lands undeveloped so that future generations will be able to enjoy them as well. We truly care about and strive to educate all visitors … kama’aina, military and malihini … about traditional Hawaiian values, reverence for our natural environment, respect for the host Hawaiian culture and most importantly, the sacred history of Kualoa.
Kualoa Ranch
Link: Kualoa Ranch
all this in one place
Spend the day exploring the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands. Wander through 42 acres of tropical splendor and enjoy the adventure of traditional hands-on activities. Dine like royalty at an authentic Polynesian luau and top it off with the most spectacular evening show in the islands.
Polynesian Cultural Center
Iolani Palace
Link: Iolani Palace
WELCOME TO IOLANI PALACE
Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii’s last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom’s political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.
Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United States, the Palace is one of the most recognizable buildings in Hawaii. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, Iolani Palace tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani walked the grand halls.