- Visit the Hawaii State Art Museum (HiSAM), one of the few state sponsored art museums in the country, and view the finest collection of works from Hawaii's best artists.
- Learn about the history of Waikiki on the Waikiki Historic Trail walking tour.
- Return to Hawaii's nostalgic boat days past and enjoy the Aloha Waikiki Hawaiian Hula show by Tihati at DFS Galleria and send an e-mail postcard to family and friends.
- Explore Hawaii's maritime history, from voyaging canoes to the Matson steamships, at the Hawaii Maritime Center.*
- Visit "Hyatt's Hawaii" at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa to see displays of Hawaiian arts and crafts and memorabilia.
- Discover the history of surfing through photos and memorabilia on the walls of Duke's Canoe Club at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach.
- Walk through Chinatown for a fascinating look at noodle factories, herbal shops, markets and gift shops or take a guided walking tour hosted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
- Attend one of the many arts and craft fairs held at Thomas Square, Kapiolani Park and Ala Moana Beach Park.
- Witness the culture and beauty of the islands as you watch a traditional torch lighting and hula performance on the beach of Waikiki near the Duke Kahanamoku statue at sunset.
- Stop in at the lei stands that line Maunakea Street and see firsthand how the intricate lei are created.
- Explore the history of Waikiki through old pictures and collectibles that line the grand staircase in the lobby of the Sheraton Moana Surfrider.
- Learn about Princess Kaiulani, Hawaii's last and most beloved princess, on the Princess Kaiulani Historical tour at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel.
- Visit Hilo Hattie, The Store of Hawaii, and enjoy free juice, entertainment, food samples and craft demonstrations.
- Experience the tranquility of the Valley of the Temples and watch the peacocks showoff their colors.
- Take a scenic drive over the Pali Highway stopping at the historic site with panoramic views at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout.
- Visit the ancient fishponds in Heeia and Kahaluu on the Windward side.
- Learn about the colorful history and diverse culture of Hawaii in a contemporary, child friendly format at the Bishop Museum at Kalia Tower in the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa.*
- Visit Honolulu Academy of Arts to see their latest exhibits.*
- Walk through the Mission Homes Museum to see how the first missionaries lives when they came to Hawaii.*
- Learn more about taro and enjoy storytelling, music, dancing, arts and crafts and a farmer's market at the Pacific Island Taro Festival at Windward Community College in August.
- Visit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial, a monument built to honor the men who died on the USS Arizona the day World War II began.
- Learn about Hawaii's plantation era at the Hawaii Plantation Villages and Museum.*
- Experience a bit of Polynesia at the mini Polynesian Cultural Center display at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
- Visit the Contemporary Museum on the third Thursday of every month for free admission.
- Honor soldiers from the Spanish American War to Vietnam at the Memorial of the Pacific National Memorial Cemetery.
- Step back in time to the Waikiki of yesteryear on the historical tour at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider.
- Visit the Father Damien Museum and discover the history of Kalaupapa, Molokai.
- Learn about the history of pineapple in Hawaii through the multimedia "James Dole Story" at Dole Cannery Square.
- Ascend to the top of Aloha Tower, Honolulu Harbor's famous clock tower, which at one time was the tallest building in Honolulu.
- Take a self-guided tour of Oahu's historic heiau (places of worship).
- Visit Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil and Queen Emma's summer palace.*
- Visit Fort DeRussy Beach where in addition to picnic tables, volleyball courts and excellent surf, you'll find Battery Randolph Museum on the military grounds.
*under $10 per person
