Things to Do in Hawaii
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Bishop Museum
Oahu, Hawaii
Visitors to the Bishop Museum's Science Adventure Center descend through a glow-in-the-dark tunnel to the inner workings of a volcano, where they learn about lava and the...
Science & Nature Museum
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
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
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
Old Lahaina Luau
Maui, Hawaii
This authentic luau takes its cue from Hawaiian legend and myth, with an evening of traditional Hawaiian cuisine, music, cultural dances, and crafts. There's no fire show but there's still...
Theater
Stage
Sugar Cane Train
Maui, Hawaii
The Sugar Cane Train is a fun treat for younger kids who are train buffs. The 12-mile round trip journey is leisurely, and at one point crosses a 325...
Train
Kamalani Playground
Kauai, Hawaii
Wooden turrets; a twisty tube slide; kid-eye signs in Hawaiian and English; and lots of swinging bridges to cross all make the community-built Kamalani Playground a destination spot for families. ...
Park
Swimming
Hana Lava Tubes
Maui, Hawaii
Kids who love volcanoes will get a kick out of exploring one of the world's largest lava tubes. You'll use bright flashlights and handrails to find your way among the...
Park
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Hawaii (The 'Big Island'), Hawaii
With the largest collection of tropical flowers and orchids on the Big Island and a gift shop full of quirky and fun souvenirs, this orchid garden is a perfect place to stop when visiting Volcanoes National Park. ...
Garden
Boutique
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