As Hawaii’s capital city, Honolulu offers an all-encompassing taste of island life. From stretches of beach and green parks to shopping centers and museums, you can indulge every travel type without leaving this Oahu city.
Downtown, you can stroll through historic sites like the Mission Houses Museum, where you can tour restored 19th century homes, and ‘Iolani Palace, the former residence of Hawaii’s monarchs. Nearby, Pearl Harbor memorializes Hawaii’s past with its U.S.S. Arizona Memorial.You can pay your respects at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu’s Punchbowl Crater.
For vistas and viewpoints, the crater of Diamond Head tops the list. The white-sand beaches of Waikiki also draw a big crowd, from surfers to sun seekers. In the evening, don’t be surprised to find hula and fire dancers on the beach, offering traditional performances during a Hawaiian luau.
While you may not be jetting off to Oahu today, let this photo tour of Honolulu transport you to the Hawaiian shores.
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