Everyone knows about the big, touristy things to do in Honololu. But what are some more unusual things off-the-beaten path? Here is a list of 10 unique things you can do when visiting Honolulu, Hawaii!
Spitting Cave
It's cool to watch this unique natural phenomenon here. Water rushes into the cave and then is spat out with incredible force. Water can sometimes shoot 20 feet into the air!
See MoreKoko Crater Railway Trailhead
Near the Spitting Cave, be sure to head up to the Koko Crater Trail, an abandoned railroad that some call the "Stairs of Doom." Worth it for the views you'll get at the top!
See MoreMauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History
This tour provides a bus from Honolulu to go to this unique luau experience. In addition to an authentic Hawaiian feast, you learn about Polynesia's history of wars and warriors through the art of hula and fire dancing, embracing the spirit of aloha.
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BookAliʻiolani Hale
Located in downtown Honolulu, this is the former palace and seat of government for King Kamehameha V and the Kingdom of Hawai'i. It is now the site of the Hawai'i State Supreme Court.
See MoreIolani Palace
Iolani Palace was home to Hawaii's last remaining monarchs. It was built in 1882 by King Kalakaua. It was the only lived-in palace in the US. In 1962 the place was registered as a National Historic Landmark.
See MoreBishop Museum
This museum of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture is the legacy of the last descendant of the Kamehameha Dynasty.
See MoreShangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
Doris Duke was the daughter of a tobacco tycoon (and the founder of Duke University). Duke spent her money on art collections, homes and philantrhopic works. Her home and art collection can be viewed on tours operated by the Honolulu Museum of Art.
See MoreNisshodo Candy Store
A delicious place to check out in Honolulu is this mom-and-pop Japanese candy store, which has been serving cloud-light mochi for nearly 100 years.
See MoreNeal S. Blaisdell Center
This one is for the Elivs fans. You can find his statue, "Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii," alive and well here. But really this is one of the most importanct concerts in music history—on Jan. 14, 1973, Elvis performed a concert here and it was the first concert to ever be broadcast worldwide via satellite!
See MorePearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri
While not exactly unique, there are some historic and interesting things to see—especially on the Battleship USS Missouri. In fact, you can see the actual place where Japan surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945.
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