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216 Situated in the heart of Waikiki, Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu is conveniently located within walking distance to many major resorts, a variety of shops, the Hawaii Convention Center, and the iconic Waikiki beach.
217 MAHINA & SUN’s welcomes you to the very best ingredients to create a flavor journey that will give you a glimpse into the evolution of local comfort foods.
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225 Tanaka of Tokyo, Japanese Seafood and Steak House! Enjoy the finest steak and seafood skillfully prepared and presented with great flair by Master teppan-yaki chefs on your tabletop grill.
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228 Aloha Stadium was home to the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team and Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. However, after 47 years, the state has shuttered the facility to make way for a new stadium complex in Halawa currently set to open in 2028 at the earliest.
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238 Debuting in 1962, the USS Arizona Memorial spans the mid-portion of the sunken battleship. Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority/Tor Johnson
239 Located in Pearl City, Waimano Falls Trail is short, sweet, lush and green and packed with adventure.
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277 Haleʻiwa Boat Harbor, home to fishing and shark tours, is located next to Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park
278 Off Kualoa Regional Park, Chinaman’s Hat in Kaneohe Bay lures kayakers, snorkelers and scuba divers to its tiny beach. Credit: Hawaii Tourism Japan
280 A non-practicing Buddhist temple, Byodo-In Temple welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty. Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority/Chuck Painter
281 The Kaneohe Yacht Club is dedicated to inspiring and promoting appreciation of Sailing, Power-Boating and other Maritime Sports through competitive, recreational and social activities.
284 The lush scenery of Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens spanning 400 acres is surrounded by the Koolau Mountain Range. Visitors will require at least an hour or two, and hikers usually spend half a day here.
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302 Located in Hilo, Rainbow Falls is an 80-ft. waterfall surrounded by lush, tropical foliage. On sunny mornings, rainbows glisten in the mist generated by the rushing water. Photo Credit: HTA/Kirk Lee Aeder Imiloa’s digital, full-dome planetarium system creates a spectacular immersive experience! Photo Credit: www.imiloahawaii.org
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328 The nine-hole Walter J. Nagorski Golf Course has a fully equipped pro shop that can service all of your hacker needs. Mulligan’s Bar & Grill is a great place to grab a bite before or after teeing off.
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