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Fort Elisabeth
The ruins of this stone fort, built in 1816 by an agent of the... |
Archaeological Sites | West Side Kauai |
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Hanalei Valley Overlook
Dramatic mountains and a patchwork of neat taro farms bisected... |
Viewpoints | North Shore Kauai |
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Kalalau Lookout
At the end of the road, high above Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Lookout... |
Viewpoints | West Side Kauai |
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Kauai Coffee Visitor Center and Museum
Two restored camp houses, dating from the days when sugar was... |
Museums / Galleries, Industrial Sites | Hanapepe |
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Kauai Museum
Maintaining a stately presence on Rice Street, the historic museum... |
Museums / Galleries | Lihue |
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Kokee State Park
This 4,345-acre wilderness park is 4,000 feet above sea level... |
Parks | West Side Kauai |
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Opaekaa Falls
The mighty Wailua River produces many dramatic waterfalls, and... |
Bodies of Water | East Side (Coconut Coast) Kauai |
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Poliahu Heiau
Storyboards near this ancient heiau (sacred site) recount the... |
Religious Sites, Archaeological Sites | East Side (Coconut Coast) Kauai |
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Wailua Falls
You may recognize this impressive cascade from the opening sequences... |
Bodies of Water | East Side (Coconut Coast) Kauai |
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Travel Deals in Kauai
- $108 & up -- Waikiki Beach Hotel w/Oceanarium & Spa, 35% Off BookIt.com
- $142-$195 -- Maui Hotel across from Beach w/Wi-Fi & Parking BookIt.com
- $675 & up -- Sheraton Kauai: 3-Nt. Vacation w/Car Rental Pleasant Holidays
- $1399 & up -- 7-Nt. Hawaii Cruise on Norwegian, R/T Honolulu American Express Travel
- $199 & up -- Big Island Family Beach Hotel, Kids Eat Free — $199 BookIt.com
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