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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. ...

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii (The 'Big Island'), Hawaii

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Experience the wrath of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele up close in this enormous, fascinating, volcanically active national park that has more than 150 miles of trails and includes the currently erupting volcano Kilauea....

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Hilo Hattie

Kauai, Hawaii

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Selling dresses, shirts, pants, and baby clothes made with such bright colors and designs that you can see them from outer space, Hilo Hattie is a big, fun, shop-til-you-drop store full of Hawaiiana....

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Boutique
Clothing & Accessory Store

Iao Valley State Park

Maui, Hawaii

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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...

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Kauai Kunana Dairy

Kauai, Hawaii

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A guided visit to the unique Kauai Kunana Dairy farm includes romping with the baby goats and free range chickens, sampling cheeses and fruit; and learn about eco-friendly farm practices. ...

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Farm

Kauai Path

Kauai, Hawaii

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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....

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Bicycling
Hiking

Koke'e State Park and Museum

Kauai, Hawaii

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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. ...

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Hiking
Walking Tour
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Special Collection

Lydgate State Park

Kauai, Hawaii

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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....

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Snorkeling

Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Garden, Sculpture Park, and Hardwood Plantation

Kauai, Hawaii

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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....

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Garden
Park

Poipu Beach

Kauai, Hawaii

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Poipu is an expensive place to stay or eat, but the picture-perfect golden sand beaches here, like all of Hawaii's shoreline, are free and open to the public. Poipu Beach is an idyllic spot for a family to spend the afternoon....