Best History and Culture in Hawaii

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From museums to cultural centers to ancient temples, Hawaii has a unique history that is preserved and shared with locals and visitors alike. Cultural artifacts provide clues as to how the first Polynesian settlers arrived on Hawaii centuries ago.

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Hawaii Expedition & Adventures

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A truly remarkable Hawaii experience. Explore remote areas of Molokai, Hawaii, and Maui. Hawaii Expedition and Adventures will take you where no one else will............

James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge

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James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge is a wetland habitat that has around 160-acres which is divided into two separate wetland units near the northeastern shores of Oa

Bishop Museum

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Marvel at a full size replica of a sperm whale hanging from the ceiling or wind your way through over a million artifacts on display at the Bishop Museum................

Honolulu Museum of Art

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Interested in art or culture? Check out an event hosted by the Honolulu Academy of Arts - just a few miles outside Waikiki. Visit their museum or sip wine at Art After Da

Hulihee Palace

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Built in 1838, the Hulihee Palace is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and houses ancient Hawaiian artifacts and personal belongings of long pas

Lyman Mission House and Museum

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The Lyman Museum and Mission house houses historical artifacts of the lives of early missionary families to Hawaii. The Mission House is the oldest standing wooden struct

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Pearl Harbor

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A piece of American history forever preserved. Pearl Harbor has several museums and memorials to commemorate the fallen soldiers and always bear remembrance of that fatef

Waimea Valley

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Waimea Valley is probably one of Oahu's finest and most beautiful park and must-go-to places with its lush gardens and astounding waterfalls................

Maui Nei

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Maui Nei has partnered with the non-profit Friends of Moku'ula to bring Lahaina's fascinating history to life and to restore the sacred site of Moku'ula................

Star Gaze Hawaii

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View the stars, planets, and nebulae through Star Gaze Hawaii's powerful Celestron 11 telescopes on the Kohala Coast of Big Island.............

Ulupo Heiau

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Ulupo Heiau is a historic site found in the eastern edge of Kawai Nui Marsh in Kailua, Hawaii................

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