Around Town
Aloha Tower Marketplace
All the best selections for the most discerning tastes of Hawaiiana, clothing, art, and more. You can enjoy a fabulous oceanfront view of Hawaii's most famous harbor while you dine and the head out for the best in Hawaii's nightly entertainment.
Art on the Zoo Fence
Discover Hawaii through the eyes of a variety of artists who can personally introduce you to their work in a beautiful outdoor setting. We are within view of the Pacific Ocean and in the shade of lovely Banyan trees.
Atlantis Submarines
(808) 973-9811 Anyone can go snorkeling—but how many people can say they've explored the deep blue in an actual submarine? You can be one of the few! You can create lifetime memories aboard Hawaii's only underwater tour, in a real passenger submarine. Relax in the air-conditioned comfort of a spacious sub that will take you deep into the exotic habitat of countless sea creatures.
Battleship Missouri Memorial
(808) 973-2494 The USS Missouri was launched on January 29, 1944 and commissioned on June 11, 1944. It was assigned to the Pacific Third Fleet and steamed into Pearl Harbor on Christmas Eve, 1944.
Bishop Museum
Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha family. The Museum was established to house the extensive collection of Hawaiian artifacts and royal family heirlooms of the Princess, and has expanded to include millions of artifacts, documents and photographs about Hawai‘i and other Pacific island cultures.
Dole Plantation
Hawaii's complete pineapple experience - enjoy the home of the Guiness Book of World Records 2001 World's Largest Maze, the Pineapple Garden Maze, the Pineapple Express, and the Plantation Garden Tour.
Hawaii State Art Museum (HISAM)
(808) 586-0900 An impressive blend of classic architecture with outstanding design. Located in the heart of downtown Honolulu. Contains the largest and finest collection of work by Hawaiian artists.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Shopping
To complete your Village Experience®, we offer over 90 fine boutiques, specialty stores, gift and sundry shops all right here at the resort. You'll find everything from fine jewelry and original works of art to the latest fashions and authentic aloha wear.
Iolani Palace
A Hawaiian national treasure and the only official state residence of royalty in the United States. Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian kingdom's last two monarchs.
Kualoa Ranch
(808) 237-7321 Northeastern side of Oahu…4,000 acre working cattle ranch & home of “ Jurassic Park” and many movies. Stunning valleys and jungle regions.
Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Show
Torch lighting & conch shell ceremony, authentic Hawaiian music and hula show by Hawaii’s finest hula halou (trouples) and Hawaiian performers. Shows are nightly from 6:30 pm – 730 pm. Lawn seating. Beach chairs are allowed.
Polynesian Cultural Central
Enjoy the aloha spirit of the people.
Punchbowl -- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
(808) 532-3720 Few national cemeteries can compete with the dramatic natural setting of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The “Punchbowl” was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs which, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range.
Queen Emma Summer Palace – Hanaiakamalama
The palace is a reflection of the queen's Hawaiian and British heritage, Queen Emma Summer Palace houses Victorian and Hawaiian treasures, and features rare artifacts and personal memorabilia of Hawai`i's royalty.
Shangri La – Doris Duke’s Home
(808) 532-3853 The Honolulu hideaway built by “the richest girl in the world” is now a museum showcasing her unique collection of Islamic art. In 1938, American tobacco heiress, Doris Duke, embarked on one of her periodic shopping trips to Europe and Asia. The 25, “the million dollar baby” – as newspapers had dubbed her when she was a child – was eagerly acquiring antiques and fragments of old buildings to outfit her lavish new home in Hawaii, which she called Shangri La.
USS Bowfin
Submarine museum and park. Dive into the science of submarines and see Bowfin's role in WWII.
Waikiki Aquarium
(808) 923-9741 Founded in 1904, the Waikiki Aquarium is the third oldest aquarium in the U.S.. The aquarium is part of the University of Hawaii and is located on the shores of Waikiki. Exhibits, programs and research focus on the aquatic life of the tropical Pacific. Over 2,500 organisms from 420 species are on exhibit at the aquarium. The aquarium is especially noted for its coral reef exhibit which allows visitors to get a close-up look at reef sharks, living coral, sea jellies, reef fish and more!
Zoo Concerts
(808) 926-3191 On Wednesdays gates open at 4:30 pm and the concert begins at 6:00 p.m. Bring a picnic and visit with the animals. $1.00 donation.