The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii was once a bastion built to protect Hawaii from foreign invaders. Today, it tells the military story of Hawaii from its Polynesian beginning to the Vietnam conflict. The story that unfolds at the Army Museum details the men and the machines that protected a nation.
Learn about the culture that encompasses the Hawaiian Islands as you explore the Polynesian Cultural Center. Enjoy a tour of gorgeous Oahu, experience an authentic luau, and see a breathtaking show of Polynesian dance, music, and storytelling. The Polynesian Cultural Center gives you the opportunity to discover the history and beauty of Hawaii.
Aloha! Enjoy the beauty of paradise in any of the State Parks of Hawaii. Choose to relax on the beautiful beaches, listening to the calmin ocean waves, or jump into the water and have fun sailing, swimming, or surfing. Take in gorgeous scenery and get in some exercise while hiking. You won't experience this scenery anywhere else. Your fun doesn't have to end when the sun sets. Spend the night underneath the stars listening to the ocean while camping. Discover hidden treasures one island at a time, Hawai'i, Kaua'k, Maui, Moloka'i, and O'ahu.
Kahilu Theatre began as the dream of a native Hawaiian, who wanted to create a theater that would inspire creativity and a passion for the arts among local residents and visitors. Built in 1979, the 490-seat theatre in the town of Waimea hosts stage performances throughout the year, as well as free community events, a youth concert series, meetings, lectures and other special events. The gallery in the theater displays work of up-and-coming Hawaiian artists as well as established artists on the Big Island. The Youth Concert series is a special series of performances from the headlining shows, reworked especially for a younger audiences. Performances have included HANDS, a Chinese Percussion Team; Kealoha, the founder of HawaiiSlam; and PHILADANCO!, a Philadelphia Dance Company.