| i is rich with culture, history and educational | | | | in the world. You’ll see royal cloaks |
| experiences. When visiting Oahu, there are a few | | | | crafted from millions of feathers, a glimpse into |
| family friendly attractions that simply should not | | | | Stone Age Hawaiian culture, and nature exhibits |
| be missed. These one of a kind experiences are | | | | spanning thousands of years. The unique cave |
| so spectacular that they define the Hawaii | | | | exhibit shows a newly formed lava tube and the |
| experience for many families. | | | | mysterious creatures that dwell near the boiling |
| Iolani Palace | | | | hot lava. An onsite planetarium completes your |
| This palace was built in 1882 during the reign of | | | | Hawaiian education at the Bishop Museum. |
| King David Kalakaua and is a National Historic Site. | | | | Sea Life Park and Pacific Whaling Museum |
| It is the only royal residence in the United States. | | | | The Sea Life Park and Pacific Whaling Museum is |
| It was designed to mirror England’s | | | | an educational experience that should not be |
| Queen Victoria’s palace during that same | | | | missed! Admission to the museum is free but you |
| era. It is also the site of the Revolution of 1893 | | | | must pay to enter the park. A visit to the |
| where the Committee of Safety, a group of local | | | | educational marine park will provide a look at the |
| businessmen, overthrew then Queen Liliuokalani, | | | | world’s only cross between a whale and a |
| King Kalalkaua’s sister. | | | | dolphin, called a wholpin. |
| Guided 45 minute tours are available Tuesday | | | | The unique dolphin-trainer program allows you to |
| through Saturday but reservations are | | | | get an insider’s view of the behind the |
| recommended. It is important to know that due | | | | scenes workings of the dolphin training and |
| to the priceless value of the large number of | | | | entertainment. This program is hands on and |
| antiques present in the Palace, children under the | | | | visitors get to touch and feed dolphins. Enrollment |
| age of five are not permitted. | | | | is limited and reservations are required for the |
| The Hawaii Nature Center | | | | dolphin-trainer program. |
| This Nature Center is all about kids! They offer | | | | The park includes a 300,000 gallon reef tank filled |
| hands on learning activities with Hawaii’s | | | | with over 2,000 different species of Hawaiian |
| unique flora and fauna. Guided nature trail hikes | | | | water life. The Open Air Hawaii Ocean Theater |
| for the whole family are offered and the | | | | offers entertainment from trained dolphins, |
| knowledgeable staff will patiently answer all of | | | | penguins and sea lions and Whaler’s Cove |
| your little one’s questions. Weekends bring | | | | recreates Hawaiian tales with the help of the |
| special projects at the Nature Center. Earth Care | | | | dolphins. The display includes a scaled down |
| projects, crafting with nature and interpretive | | | | version of an authentic whaling ship. The Pacific |
| hikes are all types of family activities offered by | | | | Whaling Museum displays the Pacific’s |
| the center that are designed to raise the level of | | | | largest collection of whaling artifacts and |
| respect and appreciation for Hawaii’s | | | | memorabilia and should not be excluded from |
| natural habitats. | | | | your family trip. |
| Bishop Museum | | | | Oahu is filled with educational opportunities, but if |
| This four-story, lava rock museum was founded | | | | you must condense your selections down to a |
| by a Hawaiian princess and houses the largest | | | | few, these four experiences are sure bets for a |
| collection of cultural and natural Hawaiian artifacts | | | | memorable Hawaiian trip. |