Location: Downtown Honolulu
Top Things to do in Downtown Honolulu
Top 10 Historic Sites in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii (HI)
The mere mention of Hawaii is enough to prompt visions of grass skirts and colorful cocktails with tiny umbrellas. While you will find some kitsch in Honolulu, you’ll also find art museums, bike paths, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Popular Waikiki Beach has soft sands and great surf. For majestic Oahu views scramble to the top of Diamond Head – a 350-acre volcanic crater. Historic structures like Iolani Palace and Ali'iolani Hale are worth a visit on a non-beach day.
Restaurants in Honolulu
1. The Royal Brewery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Mission Memorial Building
3. Iolani Palace
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4.5 based on 6,478 reviews
Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua, who built the palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani, walked its celebrated halls. Today, you can enjoy one of the most spectacular living restorations in all of Polynesia and immerse yourself in Hawaii’s royal heritage. E komo mai! Welcome!
Reviewed By nippys - Newcastle, United Kingdom
An excellant audio tour with lots of facts from the Hawaiian monarchy history, Lots of very interesting artifacts to see You have to wear shoe over covers to protect the palace floors, You buy your tickets from the small building in the grounds.
4. Washington Place
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Good_Food_Lover77 - Lihue, United States
Plan ahead because there is a bit of security at this historic house that used to be the Governor's Mansion. We went with a group that booked this very informative tour with the lady that had actually written a book about how and when the house was built, including why it became where the last Hawaiian Royalty lived, then many Hawaiian Governors. It has been beautifully restored and worth the trouble to learn all about it in person.
5. Territorial Office Building
6. Dillingham Transportation Building
7. Honolulu Police Station
8. Eternal Flame Memorial
9. Aloha Tower Marketplace
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3.0 based on 436 reviews
Offering stores and restaurants overlooking the harbor.
Reviewed By WaSunlover
After having lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory we checked out the rest of the Aloha Tower. Found the elevator going up to the 10th floor to enjoy the views of the city and marina. For some it may not seem too spectacular but for me it's a bit of sentimental history. A forever landmark of Honolulu.
