ABC, Honolulu
What to buy here: Koloa Rum
With origins on the Garden Island, Koloa Rum is the first and only rum distillery on Kauai. Opened since 2009, the rum distillery is located in Kalaheo where traditional methods of using 1210 gallon copper pots, columns and condensers built in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are still used. The equipment was refurbished then shipped to Hawaii to produce Hawaii’s only rum. Kauai’s fresh tropical rainwater and sugar cane are the secret to the flavorful White, Gold, Dark and Spice Rum. Expect to pay between $30 and $40 for a 750 ml bottle. This item must be placed in check baggage for travel, no exceptions.
Many who visit the islands return home with a simple plastic white shopping bag with the bold blue letters “ABC Stores” emblazoned on the front. Returning visitors know that one can always depend on the ABC store for everything from the daily newspaper or to replace that bottle of sun block that was confiscated at the TSA security checkpoint. The store is a very convenient place for finding necessities and gifts at reasonable prices. The shops are seemingly located on every street corner in Waikiki are open late into the evening and are always well-lit and welcoming. You can find one of numerous shops at the Hyatt Regency at Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue.
With origins on the Garden Island, Koloa Rum is the first and only rum distillery on Kauai. Opened since 2009, the rum distillery is located in Kalaheo where traditional methods of using 1210 gallon copper pots, columns and condensers built in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are still used. The equipment was refurbished then shipped to Hawaii to produce Hawaii’s only rum. Kauai’s fresh tropical rainwater and sugar cane are the secret to the flavorful White, Gold, Dark and Spice Rum. Expect to pay between $30 and $40 for a 750 ml bottle. This item must be placed in check baggage for travel, no exceptions.
Many who visit the islands return home with a simple plastic white shopping bag with the bold blue letters “ABC Stores” emblazoned on the front. Returning visitors know that one can always depend on the ABC store for everything from the daily newspaper or to replace that bottle of sun block that was confiscated at the TSA security checkpoint. The store is a very convenient place for finding necessities and gifts at reasonable prices. The shops are seemingly located on every street corner in Waikiki are open late into the evening and are always well-lit and welcoming. You can find one of numerous shops at the Hyatt Regency at Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Honolulu. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
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Walking Tours in Honolulu, Hawaii
Create Your Own Walk in Honolulu
Creating your own self-guided walk in Honolulu is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Pearl Harbor Walking Tour
Pearl Harbor, a US deep-water naval base in Honolulu, made history in 1941 when it came under attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service prompting the United States to enter World War II. Since 1964, Pearl Harbor has been a National Historic Landmark, featuring a number of military objects and installations-turned-monuments.
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is at the heart of this... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is at the heart of this... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
Waikiki Beach Walk
Once the playground of Hawaiian aristocracy stretching along the southern coast of the island of Oahu, Waikiki, or Waikiki Beach, today greets visitors from all walks of life and corners of the globe. This iconic beachfront area of Honolulu, famed for its long rolling ocean break ideal for boarding and surfing, is also home to public places, high-end resort hotels, and an abundance of luxury brand... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour
Honolulu is the largest city in Hawaii and the state's capital. Visitors flock here to enjoy the pristine beaches, beautiful scenery and unique culture. There is much to see and do in Honolulu.
The first residents of Honolulu were probably settled during the 11th century. These Polynesian migrants are thought to have come from Tahiti. King Kamehameha I conquered Oahu and claimed the area... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
The first residents of Honolulu were probably settled during the 11th century. These Polynesian migrants are thought to have come from Tahiti. King Kamehameha I conquered Oahu and claimed the area... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Diamond Head Volcano Tour
Diamond Head Volcano, an iconic natural landmark, is perhaps one of the best-known attractions on the island of Oahu. While not a traditional volcano in the sense of actively erupting, Diamond Head is a dormant volcanic crater that offers a glimpse into the geological history of the Hawaiian Islands.
The volcano's rugged cone is seen from almost every part of the island. However, at its... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
The volcano's rugged cone is seen from almost every part of the island. However, at its... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
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