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Honolulu is the capital of the state of Hawaii in the United States. It is a fine amalgamation of seduction and beauty at its best. The first prime attraction is the Waikiki Beach. It is truly awesome and is considered among the best in the world. One cannot afford not to have images of this spectacular beach on your camera.

There is something special for history lovers too. Pearl Harbour which became an important part of world history during the World War II too is a major attraction for all tourists in Honolulu. The Arizona Memorial tour is only for those who would like to pay respects to the 1200 servicemen who died aboard the USS Arizona. It is built over the center of the ship. Remember it will offer you a singular chance to revere the heroes who gave their best by laying down their lives.

The Honolulu Ala Moana Beach Park is a must for all kids. Allow them to release their high level energies by taking them along the jogging trail or they can simply go for a nice swim. You can also laze around with them observing nature at its best in these idyllic surrounding. Other ways to make the kids happy would be to take them to the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium. There are also a number of gardens like the Foster Botanical Garden and Liliuokalani Botanical Garden which might hold their interest.

Waikiki tourist’s district, which is sandwiched between the Ala Wai Canal and the Pacific Ocean, has numerous nightlife options along the Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues. Quite close by is the Ala Moana Center, the world's largest open-air shopping center. Use this opportunity to go wild and shop till you drop.

The Bishop Museum is an important cultural landmark of Hawaii. It showcases a large number of natural history specimens and also has the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific culture artifacts. Art lovers can also head towards the Arts District of Honolulu. It is found both on the eastern edge of Chinatown and in old town Honolulu. It has a variety of options like performance art avenues, theatres and even an alternative movie theatre. The Iolani Palace, which is the only royal residence in American territory to needs a look. It was built by the last King of Hawaii and offers a rare glimpse of local history in Honolulu.


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