Our list of free things to do on O’ahu includes a fresh take on some popular spots and a few hidden gems. Most of the following attractions, historical sites, nature trails, parks, and beaches are open every day of the year. All are free to visit and many offer a priceless experience you won't fine anywhere else. Whether you live here or are on vacation, Hawaiʻi can be an expensive place. Our suggestions will help you make the most of your leisure time without … [Read more...] about 27 Popular Free Attractions on O’ahu (tours, history, art, hikes, and beaches)
Attractions & Museums
Coming soon: Free museums
We're working on this article and will publish it soon. Our list of free museums will include those with always free admission, plus a list of free admission days at popular museums throughout the Hawaiian islands. Here’s how our list is shaping up so far: Big Island: Mokupapapa Discovery Center Maui: Plantation Museum Maui: Pioneer Mill Co. Smokestack & Locomotives Exhibit Maui: Lahaina Heritage Museum Maui: Old Lahaina Prison Maui: Old … [Read more...] about Coming soon: Free museums
Coming soon: Must see attractions & tours
We're working on this article and will publish it soon. Our list will include tours and attractions with an entrance fee that we feel are money well spent. There will be one or more attractions featured on every major Hawaiian island. Recommended Oʻahu tours & attractions Ali'i Agriculture Fishing Farm Foster Botanical Garden He’eia Fishpond Tours Hawaiʻi Plantation Village Queen Emma Summer Palace Waiahole Poi Facotry in Kanehoe … [Read more...] about Coming soon: Must see attractions & tours
Pūowaina aka “Punchbowl”: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Called Pūowaina in Hawaiian, the volcano erupted some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago. The lava formed an oval, bowl-shaped crater, alluding to the English name, "punchbowl". Over the years the site has had many different uses. Pūowaina (which can be translated as “Hill of Sacrifice”) has deep religious significance for the Hawaiian people. Long before Europeans arrived, it was a place where people who had committed certain crimes or “kapu” were put to … [Read more...] about Pūowaina aka “Punchbowl”: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
17 must-see museums in Hawai‘i (best bang for your buck)
Hawai‘i is home to a variety of world-class and local interest museums. Listed below are some of the best museums in Honolulu, as well as on the outer islands. These popular museums offer a wide range of ways you can explore Hawaiian art, culture, and history. To guide your choices, we include general admission and the kama‘āina discount price, as well as any free days. Discount admission tickets may also be available to seniors, children, and members of the … [Read more...] about 17 must-see museums in Hawai‘i (best bang for your buck)
