Ever since I started watching the TV show Hawaii Five-O, I became fascinated with the exotic islands of Hawaii, the deep blue water, the lush green forests, the white sandy beaches, the high mountains. Even if I won’t get to see the place myself, I would like to present you some of the places I would visit if I had the chance.
The first would be the Bishop Museum. The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, designated the Hawaii State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, is a museum of history and science located in the historic Kalihi district of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu. Founded in 1889, it is the largest museum in Hawaii and is home to the world’s largest collection of Polynesian cultural artifacts and natural history specimens.
The Bishop Museum in Hawaii
I would like to hike to the top of the iconic Diamond Head State Monument, known as Leahi in Hawaiian, to enjoy a panoramic view of Waikiki and Honolulu. This 760-foot tuff crater is one of Hawaii’s most famous landmarks.
Diamond Head Crater
And of course I wouldn’t dream of leaving the island without taking a look at King Kamehameha’s Statue sitting in front of Aliiolani Hale, home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court and a sight often seen during the Hawaii Five-O TV show. Dedicated in 1883, this is actually the second statue created after the ship delivering the original statue from Europe was lost at sea near Cape Horn. The original statue was later found and erected in North Kohala, near the King’s birthplace.
Kamehameha Statue
Another place featured on the show is the USS Arizona Memorial, built in 1962. It marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailor and marines killed on the ship during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Accessible only by boat, the Memorial straddles the sunken hull battleship without touching it. Historical information about the attack, shuttle boats to and from the memorial, and general visitor services are available at the associated USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center.
USS Arizona Memorial
If you ever want to visit Hawaii, be sure not to miss these spots, because not only are they my favorite ones, but they teach you a lot about the island’s history and mystery. It is true, that when traveling, you should let the waves guide you, but in Hawaii, you can’t omit these spots. Do you have other favorite places in Hawaii? Where would you go if you’d win an all inclusive trip there (besides parties)? Sound off below so that we can assemble a nice list to discover in the future.