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Honolulu has many places of interest for tourists. Here is a look at what these are:

Iolani Palace – This is Honolulu most important historical monument and it served as the residence of the last monarch of the Hawaiian kingdom. The Palace highlights Hawaiian culture. There a tours for tourists as well educational tours for children. The palace also serves as a venue for concerts and for traditional Hawaiian quilting lasses. The Palace Shop here is a must to visit for curios as well as interesting data-to-day useable items.

Honolulu Zoo – This zoo is located in Kapiolani Park, which is an excellent picnic spot. The zoo features the regular zoo animals and has educational programs specially directed at children. Details on special events can be gathered from the zoo schedule posted for public information at the zoo entrance.

Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu – This is a small aquarium and it features unique Hawaiian life visitors can see the local aquatic varieties here as well as some exotic corals found in the reefs surrounding the island’s waters.

USS Arizona Memorial – This is the site in which the USS Arizona was sunk during the during the Japanese Pearl Harbor attack There is a boat shuttle that visitors can take from the visitor’s center to see the site’s wreckage.

USS Missouri Memorial – This memorial is also known as Mighty Mo. This battleship is the last that the U.S navy built and the memorial is the place where last of the Japanese surrendered, thus bringing World War II to an end.

Wakiki Beach – This is Honolulu’s most famous beach. Located in the Wakiki area, which is Honolulu’s premier shopping and entertainment venue. This beach provides plenty of excitement in the form of water sport, lie swimming, diving, snorkeling, fishing, surfing and much more. The beach is pristine and just right for sunbathing and beach volley. Visitors can take Catamaran and Outrigger Rides here.

Kapiolani Park – This Park is Honolulu’s oldest park. Built by King Kalakaua in the 1876, it was named after Queen Kapiolani. The park has beautiful vista and garden. It is the venue for international music concerts and art shows.

Kakaako Waterfront Park – This is a small seclude park, a bit of the hilly side, but one which offers spectacular views of the ocean. It is located right next to the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center. The park has no beach, but there are steps which lead to a sheltered section of ocean water, beyond which the waters can get rough.

Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center – This centre is just the right place to bring your kids. It holds lots of interactive programs which educate children and inculcate a sense of Hawaiian culture and tradition into them, while also making them aware of how to perceive their environment.