Hawaii Sights And Activities

It is far less difficult to find things to do in Hawaii than to find time in which to do them. Hundreds of miles of winding trails, deep valleys, canyons, swamps, windswept crater floors, and lava-scarred land await. There’s plenty of sand and surf to occupy the beach bum and enough frozen concoctions to fill the nights. Hawaii takes sports to a new level. Across the islands, there are athletes and travelers toeing the edge and pushing the limits of what is possible. Yet adventure sports aren’t just for the future Ironman—for every grueling hike, there’s a leisurely one, and for every big surf beach, there’s a handful of “learning” beaches. Whatever your level of expertise, Hawaii has you covered.

And if the Mai Tais aren’t slowing you down, Hawaii’s historical sights, tours, and museums might. Throughout the islands, Hawaii’s local culture remains a vivid backdrop, wooing travelers with colorful tales, local island grinds, and a genuinely welcoming attitude. The evidence of Hawaii’s storied past is everywhere, from the 25 million artifacts that are meticulously maintained in the Bishop Museum to petroglyphs etched into rock throughout the islands. Every landmark, be it valley, rock, mountain, or cave, has a story behind it. The Menehune (legendary laborers) supposedly have had a hand in the creation of everything, and ancient Hawaiian kings had more stomping grounds and battlefields than we could possibly record. These glimpses into the Hawaiian lifestyle might leave you with more than just a tan from your trip to the islands.

Best Place To Hang Ten: Learn to surf or just wipe out big time at Waikiki Beach , where the gentle rollers make every wave a party wave.
Best Collection Of Hawaii’S History: The Bishop Museum in Honolulu holds nearly 25 million works of art and artifacts from Hawaii’s history.
Best Place To Test Your Mettle: The Ironman Triathlon, a grueling three-part trial, held each year in Kailua-Kona .
Most Romantic Sunrise: Atop Sweetheart Rock lookout in Hulopoe Beach Park on Lanai.
Best Place To Feel Pele’S Fury: The lava flows of Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world, on the Big Island .
Sweetest Testament To A Fruit: The Dole Plantation Gardens on Oahu, a shrine to that famed island fruit, the pineapple.
Best Way To Watch The Sun Disappear Beneath The Waves: Reclining on the dunes of Polihale State Park on Kauai.
Best Place To Crack A Nut: Purdy’s Macadamia Nut Farm , Molokai’s most hospitable farm.