By Andrew Sayles
Introduction
These 16 Kauai landmarks are essential stops for visitors to this Pacific paradise. Hawaiian nature...
LANDMARK 1
The Kilauea Lighthouse is found in northeast Kauai and stands upon 180-foot cliffs overlooking the...
LANDMARK 2
Kilauea Point is not only the site of the island's famous lighthouse but is also...
LANDMARK 3
Where the Kilauea refuge is primarily for Kauai's fauna, much of the island's flora is...
LANDMARK 4
Wailua Falls is certainly one of the must-see places in Kauai, and fans of TV's...
LANDMARK 5
The swinging pedestrian bridge in the town of Hanapepe is a popular destination near the...
LANDMARK 6
For more Kauai points of interest on the south shore, visitors can find their way...
LANDMARK 7
Often called "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific," Waimea Canyon is one of the most...
LANDMARK 8
Poipu Beach Park is a favorite for families in Kauai, as it provides visitors with...
LANDMARK 9
The Koloa Heritage Trail is a 14-stop, 10-mile trail that honors the history, environment, and...
LANDMARK 10
According to legend, the Alekoko Fishpond, also known as the Menehune Fishpond, was created by...
LANDMARK 11
For over 150 years, sugar cane was king in Kauai. It replaced whaling as its...
LANDMARK 12
In northwest Kauai, Na Pali Coast State Park stretches for fifteen miles and is one...
LANDMARK 13
The Hanalei Valley Lookout will leave visitors spellbound amid a dazzling array of greens. The...
LANDMARK 14
About two miles up the Wailua River and only accessible by boat, the Fern Grotto...
LANDMARK 15
Translating to "The Path that Goes by Coast," the Ke Ala Hele Makalae Coastal Path...
LANDMARK 16
Opeakaa Falls is a massive 40-foot wide, 150-foot falls that can be seen from an...
Conclusion
While Kauai and its towns may lack some of the modernity and the more famous...
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