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![]() Free Things - or almost free things to do in HawaiiClick here to learn some Hawaiian words before you leave home. This is a list of the some of the most popular free or low cost visitor attractions in Honolulu. All are either free or reasonably priced. Hawaii's The Aloha Flea MarketNo ifs ands or buts. . . go here first before you do your shopping in Hawaii. The Aloha Flea Market has lotsa stuff to buy. Many manufacturers and vendors who cannot afford to rent space in Waikiki, sell their goods at the Aloha Flea Market. More importantly, they pass their savings on to you. The merchants set up tents in the parking stalls surrounding the Aloha Stadium. DIAMOND HEADYou can hike 760-foot Diamond Head for a 360-degree view of Waikiki, Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean. Enter off Monsarrat Avenue and park inside the crater. Make sure you are wearing good shoes and take your time getting to the top. Most people carry water and a camera. Call 587-0300. If you want to know where Oahu's hiking trails are located High resolution picture of Diamond Head U.S.S. ARIZONA MEMORIAL TOUR![]() The memorial has a visitor center which chronicles the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor that killed more than 2,400 Americans and got the United States into World War 11. You can take a boat shuttle to the U. S. S. Arizona Memorial. Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 422-0561. NUUANU PALI LOOKOUTThe lookout is on Oahu's windward side from the Nuuanu Pali Lookout at the 1, I 86-foot summit of the Pali Highway. If you drive you will have to take the Nuuanu Pali Lookout exit off highway 61. On a windy day you could loose a hat. BISHOP MUSEUMView the best collection of Hawaiiana in the world at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Stop by the Planetarium and Observatory. Small fee is charged. Open daily except Christmas 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 847-3511. HISTORIC BATTERY RANDOLPH![]() Battery Randolph is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1911, the massive, steel reinforced concrete structure housed two 14" diameter guns on "disappearing carriages" whose accuracy and range of 11 miles allowed them to outgun any Battleship then afloat. The Battery survived demolition attempts in 1968 and became the home of the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii in 1976. Its unique construction and architecture are featured through exhibits and adaptive restoration. ALOHA TOWER AND MARKETPLACERide the elevator to the 10th floor of the 185-foot Aloha Tower, the tallest structure on Oahu until 1959. View downtown Honolulu and the harbor. It will take you hours to stroll through the adjoining Aloha Tower Marketplace. PUNCHBOWL CEMETERY MEMORIAL TOURThe American Legion hosts walking tours of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. See the Battle map Gallery and Lady Columbia. Daily tours at 11a.m., noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Call 946-6383. HAWAII MARITIME CENTERVisit the Kalakaua Boathouse Museum on Pier 7 at Honolulu's waterfront next to the Aloha Marketplace for exhibits tracing Hawaii's maritime history. There are over fifty exhibits including a four masted tall ship. A small fee is charged. Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 536-6373. HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTSThe Academy of Arts, established in 1927, houses a number of important works. Open 10 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; and closed on holidays. Call 532-8701. HONOLULU ZOO![]() Honolulu Zoo is the biggest and best zoo within 2,300 miles! You'll see the lion, elephant, and giraffe, of course but also rare wildlife like the Nene (Hawaiian goose) and a collection of Hawaiian marsh and forest birds. Call 926-3191. Iolani Palace![]() This is one of America's only royal palace built in 1882 by King David Kalakaua. Open 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Call 522-0832 for tour reservations. SUNDAY WORSHIPHawaii is a special place to go to church because it is so friendly and the people you meet here are from all over the world. A little known fact is. . . there are two places on the planet that have unusually high magnetism readings. One is Jerusalem and the other is Hawaii. To see our list of chapels in the Waikiki area CLICK HERE. ENTERTAINMENT Sheraton Waikiki: Ku'uipo Kumukabi with Aloha and Halau Na will be performing Poolside every Monday, in May, from 6-8:30 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki: Maika'i Trio with Aloha and Halau Na will be performing Poolside every Thursday, in May, from 6-8 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki: Aloha Friday Pau Hana will be performing Poolside every Friday, in May, from 6-8:30 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki: Jimmy Kaina will be performing as the Lobby Entertainment every Tuesday and Friday, in May, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Hilton Hawaiian Village: Fireworks and show by the beach pool every Friday night at sunset. Limited Space.... so make your reservations early. After you make your reservation we will send you back the confirmation numbers for this adventure package. Our telephone number is 808-946-1000 our fax number is 808-955-3612
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