Sights & Attractions in Kauai

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Alekoko (Menehune) Fishpond
No one knows just who built this intricate aquaculture structure...
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Bodies of Water The East Side
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Fern Grotto
The Fern Grotto has a long history on Kauai. For some reason...
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Geological Sites The East Side
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Fort Elisabeth
The ruins of this stone fort, built in 1816 by an agent of the...
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Archaeological Sites The West Side
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Grove Farm Homestead
Guided tours of this carefully restored 80-acre country estate...
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Museums / Galleries The East Side
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Hanalei Pier
Built in 1892, the historic Hanalei Pier is a landmark seen from...
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Marinas / Piers The North Shore
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Hanapepe Swinging Bridge
This bridge may not be the biggest adventure on Kauai, but it's...
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Bridges / Tunnels The West Side
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Hanapepe Valley and Canyon Lookout
This dramatic divide and fertile river valley once housed a thriving...
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Viewpoints The West Side
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Hanapepe Walking Tour
This self-guided walking tour is about 1½ mi in length...
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Tours The West Side
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Hoopulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill
Rice grew in the taro fields of Hanalei valley for almost 80...
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Farms The North Shore
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Kamokila Hawaiian Village
The village is dramatically ensconced at the base of a steep...
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Towns The East Side
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Kauai Coffee Visitor Center and Museum
Two restored camp houses, dating from the days when sugar was...
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Industrial Sites The West Side
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Keahua Forestry Arboretum
Tree-lined and grassy, this is a perfect spot for a picnic—there...
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Gardens / Arboretums The East Side
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Kealia Scenic Viewpoint
Between mile markers 9 and 10 on Highway 56 is this ocean overlook...
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Kee Beach State Park
This stunning, and often overcrowded, beach marks the start of...
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Beaches The North Shore
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Kilauea
A former plantation town, Kilauea town itself maintains its rural...
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Towns The North Shore
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Kilohana Plantation
This estate dates back to 1896, when plantation manager Albert...
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Stores / Malls The East Side
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Koloa Heritage Trail
Throughout the South Shore, you'll find brass plaques and all...
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Trails The South Shore
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Kukuiolono Park
Translated as "Light of the God Lono," Kukuiolono has serene...
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Parks The West Side
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Lihue
The commercial and political center of Kauai County, which includes...
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Towns The East Side
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Limahuli Garden
Narrow Limahuli Valley, with its fluted mountain peaks and ancient...
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Gardens / Arboretums The North Shore
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Maniniholo Dry Cave
According to legend, Maniniholo was the head fisherman of the...
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Cave The North Shore
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Menehune Ditch
Archaeologists claim that this aqueduct was built before the...
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Archaeological Sites The West Side
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Nawiliwili
The commercial harbor at Nawiliwili is a major port of call for...
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Nawiliwili Harbor Light
On March 1, 1917, the U.S. government purchased 3.2 acres from...
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Nautical Sites The East Side
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Poipu
Thanks to its generally sunny weather and a string of golden-sand...
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Resorts The South Shore
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Prince Kuhio Park
A triangle of grass behind the Prince Kuhio condominiums honors...
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Parks The South Shore
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Salt Pond Beach Park
This popular park lies just west of some privately owned salt...
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Sleeping Giant
Although its true name is Nounou, this landmark mountain ridge...
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Viewpoints The East Side
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Smith's Tropical Paradise
Nestled next to Wailua Marina along the mighty Wailua River...
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Gardens / Arboretums The East Side
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Spalding Monument
The area just north of Kapaa known as Kealia was once planted...
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Steelgrass Chocolate Farm
Hawaii is the only state in the country where theobroma cacao...
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Farms The East Side
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Waikapalae and Waikanaloa Wet Caves
Said to have been dug by Pele, goddess of fire, these watering...
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Cave The North Shore
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Waimea
This serene, pretty town has the look of the Old West and the...
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Towns The West Side
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Waioli Huiia Church
Designated a National Historic Landmark, this little church—affiliated...
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Religious Sites The North Shore
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Waioli Mission House
This 1837 home was built by missionaries Lucy and Abner Wilcox...
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Museums / Galleries The North Shore
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West Kauai Visitor and Technology Center
Local photos and informational computers with touch screens bring...
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Information Centers The West Side
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