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While the rest of the Hawaiian Islands are fairly sleepy, Oahu is loaded with diversions.
Honolulu itself is full of sights and activities. You might explore historic Honolulu—from the
Queen's summer palace to the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. Or wander through
exotic gardens, come face-to-face with brilliantly colored tropical fish, stand on the deck of a
four-masted schooner that sailed 100 years ago, venture into haunted places where ghosts
are said to roam, take in the spicy smells and sights of Chinatown, and participate in a host of
cultural activities from flower lei making to hula dancing.
Of course, the moment always arrives—usually after a couple of days at the beach, swimming
in the warm, blue-green waters of Waikiki Beach, enjoying sundown mai tais—when a certain
curiosity kicks in about the rest of Oahu, largely unknown to most visitors. It's time to find the
rental car in the hotel garage and set out around the island. You can also explore Oahu using
TheBus
.
This chapter covers the sights in both Honolulu and beyond. For complete coverage of
Oahu's best beaches and all kinds of outdoor activities.
HONOLULU & WAIKIKI ATTRACTIONS
