HONOLULU HIGHLIGHTS

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King Kamehameha Statue—King Street in front of Judiciary Building and across from Iolani Palace. Impressive bronze statue of Kamehameha the Great. Draped with forty foot flower leis on June 11, Kamehameha Day.

Iolani Palace—King and Richards Street. The only royal palace on American soil. Queen Liliuokalani spent nine months here under house arrest after her unsuccessful attempt to restore the overthrown monarchy in 1893. (Wed.-Sat., 9-2:15, Reservations.)

Iolani Barracks, Archives of Hawaii and Bandstand—All on palace grounds. Free concert Friday noon by the Royal Hawaiian Band.

State Capitol Building—Mauka of Iolani Palace (toward the mountains). Magnificent architectural achievement with volcano-shaped crown and roof opening allowing tropical rain to fall on main level five floors below. Works of art in and near the courtyard.

Hawaii State Library—478 South King Street. Art exhibits in open air patio. Excellent Hawaiian-Pacific room.

Honolulu Hale (City Hall)—King and Punchbowl Streets.

Mission Homes—553 S. King Street. Three 19th century buildings provide insight into missionary's lives. Hawaii's oldest frame house built from pre-cut lumber brought around Cape Horn in 1820. (Tues.-Sun. 9-4, fee.)

Kawaiahao Church—947 Punchbowl Street. Oldest church in Honolulu with tall, feathered Kahilis at altar. Hawaiian-English service every Sunday at 10:30.

Honolulu Academy of Arts—Corner of Ward and Beretania. The best of Eastern an and Western art in one of the most beautiful art museums in the world. Series of exhibition galleries open onto garden courtyards. (10-4:30 except Monday, Sun. 2-5, free)

Honolulu International Center—Between Kapiolani and King Streets near Ward. Sports arena, concert hall, convention-theatre complex. Fascinating architecture complete with carp-filled moat. Always something going on whether it be a Japanese circus or a Broadway show.

Aloha Tower—At pier 9 on the waterfront. Excellent views of city and harbor. (8-9)

Falls of Clyde—Pier 5 on the waterfront. Ninety-five year old full-rigged, four masted ship has been made into a floating maritime museum. Only ship of its kind left in the world. Nearby is the Oceania, a floating Chinese restaurant which was towed all the way from Hong Kong.

Chinatown—Interesting Chinese businesses from herb shops to acupuncture clinics. The Tuesday morning tour is recommended. Leaves at 9:30 from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at 42 N. King Street. (fee) Ends with Chinese luncheon at Wo Fat's. (optional)

The Cultural Plaza—Beretania and Maunakea Sts. A distinctly Hawaiian-Oriental center with multi-ethnic entertainment, exhibits and shops. (Daily 9:30-5.)

Royal Mausoleum—2261 Nuuanu Ave. Three acres of sacred grounds containing chapel and crypts of Hawaiian royalty. (Mon.-Fri., 8-4, Sat., 8-12, free.)

Kwan Yin Temple—Vineyard Blvd. near Nuuanu. An intimate look at Eastern religion.

Foster Botanic Garden—180 Vineyard St. next to Kwan Yin Temple. Exotic trees and plants comprise a 20 acre tropical oasis of tranquility. Free self-guiding brochure at entrance. (9-4)

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific—Puowaina Dr. In the extinct volcano known as Punchbowl Crater are 20,000 American serviceman who gave their lives in World War II and the Korean War. Exceptional panoramic view of Oahu from the crater rim. (8-5)

Queen Emma's Summer Palace—Pali Highway. Classic white frame house was the Queen's summer retreat. Momentos and garden. (M-F, 9-4, Sat. 9-noon, fee)

Alice Cooke Spaulding House and Garden—2411 Makiki Hts. Dr. Exhibits of Asian treasures in this branch museum for the Honolulu Academy of Arts. The mansion's three acre garden combines Oriental, Western and Hawaiian influences. (T-S, 1-4:30, fee except on Tuesdays.)

University of Hawaii—Lower Manoa Valley. Lovely 300 acre campus. The intellectual center of Hawaii. Don't miss the University's famous East-West Center. A guided tour includes authentic Japanese garden and teak pavilion from Thailand. (Mon.-Thurs. 1:30, free. Reservations 948-7702.)

Paradise Park—3737 Manoa Road. Huge free flight aviary, flamingo pond, lush 15 acres of jungle gardens and an amazing collection of colorful parrots and macaws that do just about everything including play poker. (9:30-5:30, fee)

Dole Cannery—650 Iwilei Road. Complete processing of pineapple in world's largest fruit cannery. Interesting half hour tours include a look at the magic machine that peels and cores 100 pineapples in 60 seconds. Free samples of fruit and juice. (M-F, 8:30, fee.) Seasonal. Call 536-3411.

Bishop Museum—1355 Kalihi Street. World center for study of the Pacific. Primitive art, royal possessions, exhibits showing how the ancient Hawaiians lived, dressed and worshipped. (M-S, 9-5, Sun. 12-5, fee.) Ask about shows in nearby science center planetarium. A "Passport to Polynesia" may be purchased for entry into Museum, Science Center, Falls of Clyde and Heritage Theatre at King's Alley in Waikiki. It includes transportation between on double decker buses.

Pearl Harbor—Cruises leave from Kewalo Basin at 9:30 and 1:30. Check with your hotel desk or any travel agent for reservations.

Arizona Memorial—Pearl Harbor. The sunken battleship, the Arizona, with more than 1000 entombed sailors is mute testimony to the horrors of war. The navy operates free shuttle boats to the shrine from Halawa Landing. (9-3:30 except Monday. No barefeet, bathing suits or kids under 6 years.)


Iolani Palace Bandstand Iolani Palace Bandstand

Kawaiahao Church Kawaiahao Church

Falls of Clyde Falls of Clyde

Chinatown Chinatown

Paradise Park Paradise Park

Arizona Memorial Arizona Memorial


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