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List Your Hawaii Attraction USS Arizona Memorial Honolulu, Hawaii Location: Arizona Memorial Pl Contact Phone: 808-422-2771 Website: www.PearlHarborMemorial.com Description: The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship's 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. The 184-foot-long Memorial structure spanning the mid-portion of the sunken battleship consists of three main sections: the entry and assembly rooms; a central area designed for ceremonies and general observation; and the shrine room, where the names of those killed on the Arizona are engraved on the marble wall. Diamond Head Honolulu, Hawaii Location: Diamond Head Rd, east of Waikiki Contact Phone: 800-464-2924 Website: www.hawaiiweb.com/html/diamond_head.html Description: Widely recognized as the symbol of Hawaii, this extinct volcano crater was known to ancients as Leahi, which means "brow of the tuna" and referred to its appearance from the west. Its more familiar name came from 19th-century British sailors, who mistook crystals in the soil for diamonds. Waikiki Aquarium Honolulu, Hawaii Location: 2777 Kalakaua Ave Contact Phone: 808-923-9741 Website: www.waquarium.org Description: Set along the Waikiki coastline, it seeks not only to entertain visitors but to educate them and to preserve delicate marine species. Tropical Pacific creatures are its main focus, and coral propagation is a prominent goal. Exhibits on reef life and Hawaiian monk seals are among the foremost displays, and you'll also encounter eels, turtles, sharks, a variety of fish, and the elusive chambered nautilus, a relative of squids and octopi. Aloha Tower Honolulu, Hawaii Location: 1 Aloha Tower Dr Contact Phone: 808-528-5700 Website: www.alohatower.com Description: This landmark tower, sitting at the edge of Honolulu Harbor, once provided the initial greeting to visitors disembarking from cruise ships. Inscribed with the word "Aloha" and boasting clock faces, the tower also offers an observation deck, from which folks can take in views of Honolulu. These days, the tower (which was built in 1926) serves as the centerpiece of Aloha Tower Marketplace, a complex of shops and restaurants. Wailua and Kanahualui Falls Hana, Hawaii Location: Hana Hwy, mile marker 45, 7 miles south of Hana Website: www.hawaiiweb.com/.../wailua_and_kanahualui_falls.html Description: When visiting the breathtaking island of Maui, sightseeing adventures simply cannot be complete without viewing these two gorgeous roadside waterfalls. Although both Wailua and Kanahualui Falls are visible from the highway, a short hike to the base of the falls affords visitors an astounding view. Be sure to plan your visit in the morning, as these Maui waterfalls glisten best in the rising sun. Banyan Tree Lahaina, Hawaii Location: Canal St and Front St Website: gohawaii.about.com/od/mauiphotos/ig/.../lahaina_018.htm Description: This Maui sightseeing landmark commemorates the 50th anniversary of Christian Missionary work in Lahaina, Hawaii. Imported from India in 1873, the Lahaina Banyan tree was planted when it was just eight feet tall. Now, the tree is a whopping 60 feet tall, and contains over 12 thick trunks. If you're looking for amazing sights in Maui, be sure to visit the Lahaina Banyan tree, one of the largest Indian Banyan trees in the world. Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site Kawaihae, Hawaii Location: 62-3601 Kawaihae Rd Contact Phone: 808-882-7218 Website: www.nps.gov/PUHE Description: Another Big Island temple dedicated to the war gods, Puukohola Heiau means "temple on the Hill of the whale." This is where legendary King Kamehameha sacrificed his mortal enemy, Keoua, thereby uniting all of Hawai’i under one reign. Today, the site acts as an important shrine to Hawaii history and the ancient monarchy. In addition, guests are welcome to participate in water sports, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities. Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Location: Keahole-Kona International Airport Contact Phone: 808-329-3441 Website: www.hawaiimuseums.org/mc/ishawaii_astronaut.htm Description: For those who’ve always been interested in the mysteries of outer space, this Hawaii museum is a prime locale for you to learn more about the solar system. The center is named after Hawaii's first astronaut who tragically perished in the 1986 Challenger Mission. Some of Onizuka's personal items, a lunar sample, and even an Apollo 13 space suit are on exhibit, along with other demonstrations and programs. More Interesting Stuff To Do in Hawaii Coming Soon! How To Start A Concession Stand  Hawaii Things To Do & Events SurveyBored? Find a List of Interesting, Exciting & Fun Things Including Tourist Attractions | Event Insurance | Search | List Events | Contact | About | Security
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