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Oahu Sightseeing

A guide to the best things to see and do while on Oahu, Hawaii. Explore historic Honolulu. Hike to the top of Diamond Head. Visit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. There are so many choices on Oahu.

Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples, Oahu, Hawaii

Located at the foot of the 2,000 foot Ko'olau Mountains in the Valley of the Temples in Oahu's Kaneohe Region sits the beautiful Byodo-In Temple. While always a popular stop for visitors who seek locations off the beaten track, the Byodo-In Temple has become more popular since it was used as a filming location in the first season of the ABC Emmy Award winning drama series Lost, where it served as the home of the Korean woman Sun's powerful father.

Diamond Head State Monument

A guide to exploring Diamond Head State Monument on Oahu, Hawaii.

Driving Tour of Mount Tantalus and Round Top Drive

The views of Diamond Head, Waikiki, downtown Honolulu and Punchbowl Crater are unlike any other when seen from Mount Tantalus and Round Top Drive.

Honolulu Zoo

A brief history of the Honolulu Zoo and a guide to visiting Honolulu Zoo in Kapiolani Park in Waikiki, Oahu

Tantalus and Round Top Drive

The views of Diamond Head, Waikiki, downtown Honolulu and Punchbowl Crater are unlike any other, when seen from Mount Tantalus and Round Top Drive.

Waikiki Aquarium

Our profile and photo gallery of the Waikiki Aquarium.

Walking Tour of Honolulu's Historic District

Join us for a walking tour of Honolulu's Historic District including stops at the 'Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, Ali'iolani Hale, Kawaiaha'o Church and the Mission Houses Museum.

Atlantis Submarines, Oahu

Tours take you one mile off shore where you board the 64-passenger submarine or one of the two 48-passenger subs where you will view coral reefs, marine life, two sunken ships, the remains of two airliners, Japanese artificial reef structures and participate in the University of Hawaii's reef enhancement project.

Bishop Museum

Designated the State Museum on Natural and Cultural History in 1988, Bishop Museum is a place where families can learn about their island heritage and discover the wonders of science through fun, hands-on exhibits and programs. It is also a tour destination where people from around the world learn about our multicultural and diverse communities.

Contemporary Museum

Comprised of galleries exhibiting the work of leading contemporary artists, an eclectic gift shop, and a cafe that's one of the best-kept secrets in town, all on a peaceful 3-1/2 acre garden setting in Makiki Heights.

Honolulu Academy of Arts

Find info on special collections, visitor services, educational programs and hours of operation.

Honolulu Community College Dinosaur Exhibit

For the first time in Hawaii, there is a unique, free, permanent exhibit of dinosaur fossils available for public viewing

Kualoa Ranch

Located on Oahu's windward side, the ranch offers many activities including museum, petting zoo, pony and horseback rides, snorkeling and swimming, all in a beautiful location. Family packages and kama`aina rates offered.

Lyon Arboretum

The Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, nestled deep in Manoa Valley is a unit of the University of Hawaii, devoted to research, instruction and public service.

Mission Houses Museum

The Mission Houses Museum, a National Historic Landmark, is the primary program of the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society, a non-profit educational institution and genealogical society. The Museum interprets the "missionary period" of Hawaiian history, 1820-1863, which is fundamental to an understanding of contemporary Hawaii.

Polynesian Cultural Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation of the beauty and wonder, not just of the Polynesians in Hawaii, but in all of Polynesia.

U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii

The museum tells the story of the Army in Hawaii and the Pacific, the military history of Hawaii, and the contributions made by Hawaii's citizens to the nations defense.

USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park

A non-profit organization operated by the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association

Oahu Photos

A large collection of photos arranged in galleries taken on Oahu by Guide John Fischer.

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