Honolulu, Hawaii Travel Information

Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the state of Hawaii. Its best known tourist destination is Waikiki Beach.

Top Sights

• Waikiki Aquarium : The Waikiki Aquarium has a long and venerable history. Open on 19th March 1904, it is the third oldest aquarium in the United States. Then known as the Honolulu Aquarium, it was established as a commercial venture by the Honolulu Rapid Transit and Land Company, who wished to "show the world the riches of Hawaii's reefs".
• polynesian cultural center : A day of fun for the whole family, learn about the polynesian life
• Uss Bowfin Submarine Museum : museum
• The Contemporary Museum : The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, is the only museum in the state of Hawaii devoted exclusively to contemporary art.
• USS Arizona Memorial : Memorial to all those killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 (which led to US entry into World War II), the memorial incorporates the sunken remains of the USS Arizona battleship which was lost that day.

Top Activities

• Hanauma Bay : Best family snorkeling on the island
• Hawaiian Fire : Island firefighter surf instructors on secluded beach
• Hawaii Food Tours : This is indeed a food-lover's idea of heaven! Culinary tourism in Honolulu has evolved in the form of Hawaii Food Tours, which organizes delicious trips to restaurants.

Top Shoppings

• Ala Moana Center : Ala Moana Center was once the largest shopping center in the United States and currently holds the distinction of being the largest open-air shopping center in the world.
• International Marketplace : Authentic hawaiian tourist souvenirs. Discounts and lots to choose from.
• Anne Namba Designs : Shopping Boutique
• Royal Hawaiian Center : There's no better place to shop in Waikiki than the Royal Hawaiian Center. With four levels of shopping options including luxury and lifestyle retailers such as Cartier, kate spade, bebe and Juicy Couture, it's easy to shop until you drop.

Top Restaurants

• Alan Wong's : Hawaiian cuisine prepared in an exhibition kitchen at this elegant fine dining restaurant.
• Star of Honolulu : Beautiful dinner cruise off the coast of Oahu
• Top of Waikiki : Hawaii's only revolving restaurant
• Todai : The "mother of all seafood buffets"

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