Things to Do in Hawaii
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Iolani Palace
Oahu, Hawaii
At Iolani Palace, kids can see the stuff that fairy tales are made of: red velvet thrones, crowns, and jewels. Imagine women in taffeta dresses sweeping down the grand staircase...
Historical Landmark
Manoa Falls
Oahu, Hawaii
Just 20 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu, a tropical rainforest awaits you. If you're a hiking family, you'll appreciate the chance to walk through bamboo groves and...
Waterfall
Hiking
Diamond Head Crater
Oahu, Hawaii
Hiking to the top of a volcanic crater makes for a spectacular (and unusual) morning. Diamond Head crater is one of Hawaii's most recognized landmarks, visible from much of Honolulu...
Park
Hiking
Maui Ocean Center
Maui, Hawaii
This five-acre aquarium is the largest in Hawaii and spotlights native sea life, including whales and one of Hawaii's largest predators, the tiger shark. Kids love the Turtle Lagoon...
Aquarium
Hanalei Beach
Kauai, Hawaii
First gaining national attention when filmed in the Hollywood classic, "South Pacific," in 1958, Hanalei Bay Beach has been getting a lot of buzz lately after being named America's No. 1 beach for 2009. ...
Beach
Swimming
Snorkeling
Fishing
Surfing
Iao Valley State Park
Maui, Hawaii
Deep in the cool rainforest, this lush valley is home to the Iao Needle, a natural rock pinnacle rising 1,200 feet into the sky. Start at the visitor center, with...
Park
Kauai Path
Kauai, Hawaii
The plan for the multiuse non-motorized Kauai Path, where you'll find bikers, joggers, stroller-pushing parents, and rollerbladders zooming past on any given day, is for it to eventually span 16 miles from Lihue to Anahola....
Walking Tour
Roadside Landmark
Bicycling
Hiking
Koke'e State Park and Museum
Kauai, Hawaii
Adjacent to Waimea Canyon State Park, Koke'e State Park comprises more than 6,000 acres and welcomes some 300,000 visitors a year. Choose an easy, moderate, or strenuous hike and you learn about koa trees, flowering ginger, Polynesian culture, and more. ...
Park
Hiking
Walking Tour
Sightseeing Tour
Special Collection
Lydgate State Park
Kauai, Hawaii
With a rock wall sheltering part of the sea from the crashing waves, the Kamalani Playground across the street and ample free parking, Ludgate State Park is one of the best beaches on Kauai for young families....
Swimming
Snorkeling
Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Garden, Sculpture Park, and Hardwood Plantation
Kauai, Hawaii
This 240 acre nonprofit Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Garden, Sculpture Park, and Hardwood Plantation offers a variety of tours — the Under the Rainbow Children's Garden tour is an ideal family activity....
Playground
Garden
Park
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