Honolulu is the epicenter of Oahu's history, art, and culture, a capital city where skyscrapers, royal landmarks, and ocean views share the same skyline. Here you'll find Iolani Palace, the only official royal residence on U.S. soil, alongside the Hawaii State Art Museum and the Honolulu Museum of Art for those who love to explore local and international galleries.
Want to venture a little further? Take the short drive up to the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout for a sweeping panorama of the Ko'olau mountains and the Windward Coast, then visit the Bishop Museum, home to the world's foremost collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural and natural treasures. History runs deep across the city, from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater to the waterfront at Aloha Tower.
When the sun goes down, make your way to Chinatown. By day it's a vibrant, multicultural marketplace of lei stands, fish markets, and hole-in-the-wall eateries. By night it transforms into one of the city's most sophisticated dining and arts districts, with jazz clubs, wine bars, galleries, and fusion restaurants. Many of Downtown's galleries also host lively after-hours art walks throughout the year, a fun and festive way to experience the local creative scene.
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