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Life in Paradise: Attractions
Not only does Hawaii's Island of Oahu offer breath taking views of the Pacific Ocean, awe inspiring mountain ridges and sunny beaches but there are also a wide range of attractions from Pearl Harbor's somber Arizona Memorial to the Polynesian Cultural Center's vivid display Hawaii's rich heritage. |
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Arizona Memorial - Pearl Harbor
1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818
| Phone: (808) 422-0561
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To this day, oil droplets continue to bubble to the surface of Pearl Harbor above the USS Arizona, creating a vivid link to December 7, 1941 and the Japanese surprise air attack.
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Diamond Head Crater Trail
Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
| Phone: (808) 587-0300
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A popular hiking trail of the old military compound with fantastic ocean and city views at the top.
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Fort DeRussy Park Park
Kalia Rd.
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This large and beautiful park in Waikiki is property of the armed services and is open to the public. The Hale Koa Hotel on the premisis is only for personnel. The nicely manicured park is great for jogging and it's long strech of beach the widest in Waikiki.
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825
| Phone: (808) 396-4229
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Pristine Hanauma Bay was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in the late 60's. The bays ever expanding coral reef and vivarant wild life make it ideal for the novice snorler. There is a token parking and admision fee to enter the bay and all newcommers to the bay are required to view a short film on protecting the reef and wild life of the area.
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
| Phone: 808-949-4321,
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Visit their website to view the numerous shops, restaurants and activities available to the public.
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Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
| Phone: (808) 971-7171
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Home to 1,230 mammals, birds & reptiles
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Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie, HI 96762
| Phone: 1-800-367-7060
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Polynesian Cultural Center is Hawaii's #1 paid visitor attraction and is in it's 40th year of bringing the customs, culture and traditions of ancient Polynesia to life. Located on Oahu's northeast shore at Laie, The Polynesian Cultural Center was built by labor missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1963.
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Punchbowl Memorial Memorial
2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
| Phone: (808) 566-1430
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Also known as the "Punchbowl", it lies in the middle of Puowaina Crater, an extinct volcano. It was officially dedicated on September 2, 1949, on the 4th anniversary of V-J Day. Of all the national cemeteries, this one has been described as the most beautiful and the most moving.
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