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16 Top-Rated Oahu Tourist Attractions You Shouldn't Miss

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16 Top-Rated Oahu Tourist Attractions You Shouldn't Miss

Introduction - Scroll through this list of the 16 top-rated Oahu tourist attractions you shouldn't miss. Get to know more about Oahu...

 
 

Diamond Head State Monument

Tourist Attraction 1 - Situated adjacent to the capital city, this famous Honolulu landmark was created about 300,000 years ago when a volcanic explosion...

 
 

Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

Tourist Attraction 2 - The Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail, or Kaiwi Scenic Shoreline as it's also called, is the second most popular hike in...

 
 

Aloha Tower

Tourist Attraction 3 - The iconic Aloha Tower was built in 1926 as a welcome beacon for travelers arriving by boat to Honolulu. In...

 
 

Byodo-In Temple

Tourist Attraction 4 - The Byodo-In Temple was built in 1968 to honor the island's many Japanese immigrants. It's not an original building, but...

 
 
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Iolani Palace

Tourist Attraction 5 - In the late 19th century, Iolani Palace was the home of both King Kalakaua and his successor (and sister) Queen...

 
 

Halona Blowhole

Tourist Attraction 6 - The Halona Blowhole was created thousands of years ago when there were still active volcanos in Oahu. As lava flows...

 
 

Polynesian Cultural Center

Tourist Attraction 7 - The Polynesian Cultural Center is an unforgettable experience and one of Oahu's top activities to do on the North Shore...

 
 

Waimea Valley

Tourist Attraction 8 - On the north end of Oahu, Waimea Valley attracts over a thousand visitors per day. Still, between its beaches, botanical...

 
 

Nuuanu Pali Lookout

Tourist Attraction 9 - The Nu'uanu Pali Lookout is just a few miles away from downtown Honolulu, making it one of the most popular...

 
 

The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

Tourist Attraction 10 - No trip to Oahu would be complete without a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. On a...

 
 

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