Must-see places in Honolulu

Honolulu Must-Sees

Explore the historical heart of Honolulu through its landmark architecture and royal legacy. This collection features 'Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil, and the iconic bronze statue of King Kamehameha I. Discover the coral-block construction of Kawaiaha‘o Church, the modernist design of the Hawaii State Capitol, and the historic Aloha Tower lighthouse. From the maritime heritage of the Falls of Clyde to the judicial history at Ali‘iōlani Hale, these sites represent the evolution of the Hawaiian Kingdom into the 50th state.

Honolulu Must-Sees — Map

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Iolani Palace

The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha…

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King Kamehameha the Great Statue

Several Kamehameha statues honor the monarch who founded the Kingdom of Hawaii.

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Aloha Tower

The Aloha Tower is a retired lighthouse that is considered one of the landmarks of the state of Hawaii in the United States.

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Kawaiaha'o Church

Kawaiahaʻo Church is a historic Congregational church located in Downtown Honolulu on the Hawaiian Island of Oʻahu.

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Hawaii State Capitol

The Hawaii State Capitol is the official statehouse or capitol building of the U.S. state of Hawaii.

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Ali'iolani Hale

Aliʻiōlani Hale is a building located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, currently used as the home of the Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court.

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Aliʻiōlani Hale

Aliʻiōlani Hale is a building located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, currently used as the home of the Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court.

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Washington Place

Washington Place is a Greek Revival palace in the Hawaii Capital Historic District in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Washington Place

Washington Place is a Greek Revival palace in the Hawaii Capital Historic District in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.

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Hawaii State Art Museum

The Capitol Modern Museum, formerly named the Hawaii State Art Museum, is a small art gallery located on the second floor of the No. 1…

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Falls of Clyde

Falls of Clyde is the last surviving iron-hulled, four-masted full-rigged ship, and the only remaining sail-driven oil tanker.

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Hawaii Mission Houses Museum

The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives in Honolulu, Hawaii, was established in 1920 by the Hawaiian Mission Children's…

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