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| State | Hawaii | |
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| Residents | 390.738 (2010) | |
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Honolulu is the capital of the state Hawaii in the United States.
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Honolulu is by far the largest city on it Hawaii with around 337,000 inhabitants, mostly of Asian origin. At the same time, Honolulu also means a county, which is home to around three-quarters of the population of Hawaii with a population of 910,000, and all of this in the southeastern tip of the island Oahu.
When the first King Kamehameha I defeated his opponents from Oahu in the Battle of Nuuanu and united Hawaii, the capital was still Lahaina on the island Maui. He himself moved his residence from Big Island to Waikiki. Under Kamehameha III, the capital was relocated to Honolulu, and a new residence with the buildings of the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale was also built.
But Honolulu soon grew thanks to the Asian immigrants who were recruited as cheap workers: they lived in China-Town in the immediate vicinity of downtown Honolulu, and soon the Hawaiians were only a minority in their own country.
The last ruler of Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani, was arrested at Iolani Palace in 1893, and a few years later the former Kingdom of Hawaii was annexed by the United States. By the way, the queen was very musical, the song "Aloha Oe" was set to music by her.
Honolulu gained notoriety in World War II after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, even if the port is outside the urban area, but in the County Honolulu lies.
getting there
By plane
Most tourists land at Honolulu Airport, but it is also possible to land from San Francisco to fly in from Maui and from there to travel on to Honolulu.
- 1 Honolulu International Airport (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, IATA: HNL)
By train
The railway lines that used to run on Oahu have long since been dismantled. A new rapid transit system called "HART" is scheduled to go into operation on Oahu between 2020 and 2025.
By bus
The bus system "TheBus" connects almost all parts of Oahu. A single trip costs $ 2.75, a day ticket $ 5.50 (as of 2018)[1]
In the street
By boat
- There is no scheduled service between mainland America and the Hawaiian Islands.
- Cruise ships dock on 2 Honolulu Cruise Termnial at Pier 2 at or at Pier 11 at the Aloha Tower.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- 2 Aliiolani Hale
- 3 ʻIolani Palace
- 5 Diamond Head
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- 7 Hawaii Maritime Center, Dock 7, Honolulu harbor.
- 8 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punch bowl), 2177 Puowaina Dr, Honolulu. Tel.: 1 808-532-3720.
- 1 Waikīkī Beach (Waikiki Beach)
further goals
- Manua Falls
- Queen Emma Summer Palace
- Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial
activities
Outdoor recreation
On land
The year-round tropical weather in Hawaii offers perfect running weather year round, so bring your running shoes. The Kapiolani Park and the Ala Moana Beach Park are where most of the joggers in Honolulu congregate; the 6.4 km loop around the Diamond Head is also a popular and scenic route. If you are looking for a challenge this is it Tantalus Drive above Makiki a winding, two-lane road that is relatively safe for joggers. The Honolulu MarathonHeld on the second Sunday in December each year, it is a huge event that draws between 20,000 and 25,000 runners annually.
To go biking Walking the streets and bike paths of Honolulu is a great way to explore the city and keep in shape. There are several bike shops in town that rent different types of bikes. You can also take Highway 72 to Waimanolo, east of Honolulu, if you want to travel on the open road.
Ice scating is probably the last thing you would expect in a tropical city, but the Ice Palace in west Honolulu is the perfect place if the hot climate is too much for you.
On the water
There are great places around Waikiki Surfing beaches. For lessons, the beach boys give private surfing lessons on Waikiki Beach every day. A one-hour lesson includes instruction on land and in the water. Instructors teach paddling, timing, and balance techniques. Reservation is not required, simply register at the Diamondhead Beach booth at Waikiki Police Station. You can also try one of the many surf schools in Waikiki.
Performing arts
In addition to traditional luaus and hula shows, Hawaii has a thriving scene of theaters, concerts, clubs, bars, and other events and entertainment. Honolulu has two major theater complexes. The oldest and most popular is the Diamond Head Theater. It has entertained audiences with Broadway-style performances since 1919 and is known as "The Broadway of the Pacific". Another theater is the Hawaii Theater in Downtown Honolulu. It has similar performances to the Diamond Head Theater and has been performing since 1922. Additional performances will also take place at the Neil S. Blaisdell Arena and Concert Hall and the Waikiki Shell.
shop
There are several Shopping centers in Honolulu, ranging from typical large shopping malls to unique areas popular with tourists. The International Market Place Waikiki is one such place, filled with market stalls and shops set against a jungle-like backdrop of banyan trees. This is also located in Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Shopping Centerwho have favourited Duty Free T Galleria by DFS and the Waikiki Shopping Plazawhich is also very popular with tourists.
There are also some shopping opportunities in downtown. The Aloha Tower Marketplace on the harbor front next to the Aloha Tower is very popular with tourists. That's between downtown and Waikiki Ala Moana Center, the largest mall in Hawaii and the largest open-air mall in the world. There are also the Victoria Ward Centers. For something truly unique, Chinatown has food and seafood markets, as well as plenty of lei makers (the ornamental flower chain) on the street corners.
There are several regional malls in eastern Honolulu, Kahala Mall and Koko Marina Center, with various large shops and cinemas. In West Honolulu, the Aloha Stadium takes place every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Aloha Stadium Swap Meet instead, an opportunity to shop at local vendors and artists and get things much cheaper than anywhere else. Behind Western Honolulu in the suburb of Aiea is that Pearlridge Center, the largest indoor mall in the state, with the upscale outlet mall Waikele Premium Outlets further afield in the suburb of Waipahu.
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nightlife
There are several places that are open until 2 a.m. Some are open until 4 a.m. Most of Honolulu's bars and nightclubs are located along Kuhio Avenue.
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Individual evidence
- ↑TheBus [http://www.thebus.org/Fare/Adultfare.asp?l= Fares and Passes]