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Oahu, HI United States of America

Oahu, known as “The Gathering Place,” is the third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, yet it is home to about two-thirds of the population of the U.S. state of Hawaii and hosts Honolulu International Airport. The state capital, Honolulu, lies on Oahu’s southeast coast, along with several nearby offshore islets such as Ford Island and the small islands in Kaneohe Bay and off the eastern coast. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Polynesian Cultural Center – Offers a unique opportunity to experience the cultures not only of Hawaii but also of seven other Polynesian island groups, all in one place. • Wet’n’Wild Hawaii – A large water park with slides, pools, and family attractions. • USS Arizona National Memorial – A historic memorial at Pearl Harbor honoring those who lost their lives during the attack of December 7, 1941. • National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl – A solemn and beautiful cemetery built in the caldera of a small dormant volcano, serving as the final resting place and memorial for those who died in service of the United States Armed Forces in the Pacific. • Honolulu Museum of Art – A leading art museum featuring Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific, and Western collections. • The Bishop Museum – Hawaii’s premier museum of natural and cultural history, focusing on the heritage of Hawaii and the Pacific. • Iolani Palace – The only royal palace in the United States, former residence of the Hawaiian monarchs. • Queen Emma’s Summer Palace – A historic retreat of Queen Emma, showcasing royal artifacts and 19th-century Hawaiian history. • Banzai Pipeline – A world-famous surf break on the North Shore of Oahu, renowned for its powerful waves and major surfing competitions.

Recommended airport

Honolulu Intl (HNL)

Points of interest

Diamond Head

Nearby destinations

Oahu, HI, United States of America

Oahu, HI United States of America