How to Spend Family Time in Oahu, Hawaii
A nice guide to some family attractions in Oahu
Instructions
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Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahula Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
1-808-971-7171 http://www.honoluluzoo.orgWhat better for a day of fun than a day at the zoo? At the Honolulu zoo visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic basket and have a family picnic on the zoo grounds. The zoo has a Children's area and various activities scheduled throughout the year.
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Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
400 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI 96707
1-808-674-9283 http://www.hawaiinwaters.comExperience the thrill of water rides, slides, and more in Hawaii's water park. This park boasts it has been rated #1 Kamaaina's Family Attraction.
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Dole Pineapple Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Highway
Wahiawa, HI 96786
1-808-621-8408 http://www.dole-plantation.comJourney through the world's largest maze listed in the 2001 Guinness Book of World Records. Don't miss catching your ride on the Pineapple Express! Take a tour and learn about the history of James Dole and pineapples.
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Hawaii's Plantation Village
94-695 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
1-808-677-0110 http://www.hawaiiplantationvillage.orgThe Plantation Village is an outdoor museum that showcases older Hawaii history of sugar-canes and plantation life. Guided tours are offered at the beginning of each hour.
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Children's Discovery Center
111 Ohe St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1-808-524-5437 http://www.discoverycenterhawaii.orgChildren will love playing and discovering in this hands on environment. The center strongly encourages the parents to play with their children throughout the exhibits. A section of the center teaches children about life in Hawaii and the history of the island. Toddlers have an entire zone dedicated to fun and discovery for little ones.
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Waikiki Beach Walk
2375 Kuhio Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
1-808-921-6609 http://www.waikikibeachwalk.comA variety of things can be found on the beach walk, from free hula lessons to learning how to play the Ukulele. In the evenings assorted concerts are performed. Shopping and dining are also available in this location.
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Visit Pearl Harbor or spend the day on the beach! These free activities offer the family a wealth of fun.
Tips & Warnings
Enjoy a variety of attractions and entertainment!
Excerpts from my larger guides available at other sites, this is my own work :)
Resources
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Comments
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cmyamamo
Apr 15, 2009
Now if I could just get to Hawaii to use these tips... -
writedesign
Apr 01, 2009
Great info to bookmark for my next vacation. 5* -
jenng
Apr 01, 2009
Thanks great article lots of info 5* -
tundranut
Mar 26, 2009
OMG. This is an awesome article about how to have family time in Oahu, my favorite place on earth! I want to move there. LOVE it. 5*