Oahu at a Glance
Oahu is Hawaii's most-populated
and most-visited island, as well as home to the world-famous city of Honolulu
and Waikiki
Beach. Visitors of all ages and walks of life can enjoy a multitude of attractions
and activities on the island, from dolphin swimming to historic sites. Two of
the most-frequented places on Oahu are Pearl
Harbor and the USS
Arizona Memorial, which commemorates the attack on the base in 1941. In downtown
Honolulu, visitors may tour Iolani
Palace, the only palace in the United
States that was inhabited by royalty. Also found in Honolulu is Chinatown,
which spans 15 blocks and contains historical and cultural finds, galleries, restaurants
and specialty shops. Surfer's paradise is found on Oahu's
North Shore, with many surfing instructors on hand to teach beginners the
ropes. Whale watching, boat touring, scuba diving and deep sea fishing are other
popular Oahu pastimes.
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