Places of Interest

Oahu

Ala Moana Center

Ala Moana Blvd., between Piikoi and Atkinson St. Hawaii’s largest shopping mall, with over 200 shops & food court with ethnic fast-foods.

Aliiolani Hale

Corner of S. King St. and Mililani St., across from lolani Palace. Historic building originally built in 1874 to house the Hawaiian parliament and courts. The 30-foot bronze replica of the Kamehameha Statue on the Big Island is in the front of the building facing the parking lot.

Aloha Tower

Located at Pier 9, Honolulu Harbor. 10-story tower built in 1921. Observation Deck on the 10th floor of tower (take escalator to the 2nd floor, then the Observation Elevator). Observation Deck open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. (808) 537-9260.

Molokai

Big Wind Kite Factory

120 Maunaloa Hwy., Maunaloa. Assortment of handcrafted kites with kite flying lessons and factory tours. Open daily. (808) 552-2364.

Halawa Valley

Kamehameha V Hwy on the east end of the island. One of the most lovely spots in all of Hawaii, no wonder this site was the first recorded settlement on Molokai, dating from 650 A.D. The valley is situated at the mouth of the Halawa River. The road leading to the valley is narrow and winding but well worth the driving tension as the views are spectacular.

Maui

Alexander & Baldwin Museum

Pu’unene Ave. and Hansen Rd., in Pu’unene.Artifacts about Maui’s sugar industry, scale models of the original Alexander & Baldwin sugar mill, exhibits about the sugar-making process. Open 9:30-4:30 Mon.-Sat. Admission: $3.00 adults, $1.50 children. (808) 871-8058.

Atlantis Submarine Museum

505 Front St., Lahaina. Old photographs and drawings, exhibits of underwater technology, from early times to present day. Open daily, 8-6; free. (808) 667-6604.

Lanai

Garden of the Gods

Fraser St. to Polihua Rd. Many boulders of different shapes, sizes and colors create a “Garden to the Gods” in an eroded canyon of red soil. Great view of ocean and glorious at sunset

Kaunolu

Manele Rd. 4 miles south from Lanai City to Kaupili Rd. to Kaunolu Rd. Site of an ancient fishing village and one of the best preserved ruins in the Hawaiian islands. The Halulu Heiau, some petroglyphs, and Kahekili’s Leap, a 90-foot drop to the ocean, is located here.

Kauai

Fern Grotto

On the Wailua River. Popular tourist attraction, and setting for hundreds of weddings each year. Cave, with huge, overhanging ferns inside. Reached only by boat. Tours depart every half-hour, 8-4 daily; $10.00 adults, $5.00 children.

Grove Farm Homestead

Nawiliwili Rd., Lihue. 80-acre plantation estate established in 1864. Artifacts, furnishings and fixtures. Guided tours by reservation, Mon., Wed., Thurs. Admission: $3.00. (808) 245-3202.

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