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Points of Interest in Hawaii -Part II

By: Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, (RA), e-PRO, Century 21 Liberty Homes, Mililani, HI 96789

The Hawaiian history is rich. So rich is the history of the Hawaiian people that it is surely a given that you will have to visit some of these "Points of Interest in Hawaii" to grasp a little of our history in better understanding our Hawa'i'i. Our Hawa'i'i people. At some time during my life I have visited all of these historical places and I guaranty that each threshold you cross you will FEEL the history while viewing artifacts and structures that tell our story.

Downtown Honolulu:

  • Iolani Palace- See the magnificent feather cloak of Kiwala'o, the Crown Jewels, the Chamberlain's Office and other treasures of the Monarchy period. call (808) 522-0832
  • Kamehameha Statue Kamehameha unified Hawaii and under his government maintained peace even though there was intense pressure from the Western civilization. Located at the corner of King and Punchbowl Streets
  • Mission Houses Museum Tours through the old structures include the oldest frame house and the first printing office in the islands. Located at the corner of King and Kawaiahao Streets.
  • Kawaiahao Church King Lunalilo, the first elected monarch of Hawai'i, was burried on the church grounds and Kawaiahao Church was the first Christian Church in Hawaii. Some of their founders and decendants are buried on the grounds as well. Many are married at this historical church to this day. Located at the corner of King and Punchbowl Streets.
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts I haven't been here for about 10 years but this is one of my favorites. The building is so beautiful with its architechtural design. Fine Asian art collections. For more information call 532-8700 (Additional info from Pete: hosting this "Art After Dark" event the last Friday of each month. Live music, food, drinks, and most of the galleries are open. Great way to get younger folks to visit the museum, as it has become one of the trendy places to see and be seen)
  • Washington Place -From Queen Liliuokalani to Governor Lingle this is the oldest structure that has been in continuous use. For more information, please call 586-0240
  • Honolulu Hale City and County of Honolulu Government (Mayor's Office) Open courtyard looking up into the sky is the centerpiece of this masterpiece. 530 South King Street
  • Queen Emma's Summer Palace Wife of King Kamehameha IV and the symbol of the island's cosmopolitan culture 2913 Pali Highway
    808-595-3167
  • Bishop Museum (founded in 1889) the Bishop Museum is by far one of the most outstanding examples of our Hawaiian history with over 24 million cultural artifacts that were acquired over the past 112 years that tell the story of Hawaii and the Pacific. 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817 Phone: 808.847.351
  • The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on this site, propelling the U.S. into World War II. This floating memorial in Pearl Harbor is the resting place for many of the 1,177 crew members killed on the USS Arizona battleship.

If you are interested in more "About Hawaii" stories and informational articles please click on any of the following links:

Points of Interest and Entertainment in Hawaii - Part 1

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Posted Thursday Jun 07
( 06/07/07 05:29AM ) — Danny Smith

Great post with lot's of information. As a tourist I'd be seeing all the sights like this vs the beach thing.

( 06/07/07 05:41AM ) — Leon Austin, Colorado Springs Mobile Notary

I watch the Ironman championships each year on TV and have always been fascinated by Hawaii. I've never been to Hawaii, but hope to visit someday.  Your post makes it appear very attractive. Good work.

 

( 06/07/07 07:23AM ) — Matthew J Blum - MyFavoriteMortgage.net

Sally great post.  One day I will make it to Hawaii.

( 06/07/07 07:23AM ) — Matthew J Blum - MyFavoriteMortgage.net

Sally great post.  One day I will make it to Hawaii.

( 06/07/07 08:02AM ) — Syracuse/ Central New York Real Estate| Christina Lackey

Another excellent post about the place you clearly love so much!  You have a great commitment to your area, obviously.  You should be their head tourism director in my book!

( 06/07/07 08:08AM ) — Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka County Acreage & Lakeshore Homes

Sally--Christina stole the line I was going to use...I wanted to tell you that with all of these great posts the Hawaii tourism should be adding you to the payroll. Great localism...Most people want to visit Hawaii. If you keep up with these posts, they will want to live there....Guess that's the idea right?

( 06/07/07 10:15AM ) — Phillip Cross, ePRO REALTOR® - Relo Specialist

Sally - (1st - apologize for not commenting on your stuff earlier! Been a very busy guy!)

Your blogs are always so informative and fun to read. Now of course, I am extremely envious of where you are able to live and work! I lived in So Cal for several years and never took the opportunity to visit Hawaii. I most definitely will plan a trip there. You really make it sound (if it is possible) even more interesting!

( 06/07/07 11:13AM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Mott:  Thanks for the nice comment!

Danny:  No kidding.  These are the kinds of things I would like to do when visiting other places. (I watch the History channel..haha)

Leon: It's every bit as attractive as I tell it...and then some!

( 06/07/07 11:17AM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Mathew/Mathew: I think it hit a double or something...but thanks (double) for the nice comment and hopefully we'll meet when you get here!

Christina:  Wow...what a compliment!  I do love Hawaii...and this is home for me!

Teri:  You're funny!  Thanks for the compliment as well. And no matter what it is a place to visit to live to retire to relocate to whatever...haha!

Phil: Thanks for taking the time out of your busy life to visit me here in blog!  You just go start packing and have a great time Phil!  Well deserved vacation, honeymoon (even though it's a year late...haha)

( 06/07/07 02:28PM ) — Jeff Geoghan MBA - Lancaster PA Real Estate Expert

I would really like to visit the Arizona site someday.  History is a passion of mine too.


( 06/07/07 02:59PM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Jeff:  Arizona?  This is Hawaii! hahaha!

( 06/07/07 03:33PM ) — Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE

Love your stuff. Pretty soon we'll all be moving to Hawaii! I have been to the Arizona....took some photos and felt such a strong spirit in that place. Thanks Sally........lots of great information. Some of these things I need to do for Arizona. We have amazing places here too........

( 06/07/07 10:42PM ) — Pete Castillejos - Hawaii Mortgage Loan and Refinance

Hi Sally - Good post.  To add to your description of The Honolulu Academy of Arts, for about a year now they have been hosting this "Art After Dark" event the last Friday of each month.  Live music, food, drinks, and most of the galleries are open.  Great way to get younger folks to visit the museum, as it has become one of the trendy places to see and be seen.  I'll try to get more info...

( 06/07/07 10:54PM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Teri: Hey...come on down! Please share! I love to hear about other places with some history.

Pete: Thanks Pete. I'm going to insert your stuff here...thanks!

( 06/08/07 02:08AM ) — Abraham Chaffin - Cambria Real Estate

Very fascinating - that's a lot to see and all in downtown Honolulu? There's a lot of history there - I have a request for a post =)

Historical points of interest with no western cultural influence. 

( 06/08/07 10:52AM ) — Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL

Hey...I see the Brady Bunch there....how about me looking for them at the Grand Canyon:)

I would love to visit but after this trip I am not sure I can handle the long trip.

( 06/08/07 11:08AM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Abraham: Okay...will start on more of that. Thanks for the homework! (ideas are good)

Neal: You sleep the rest of the way....Brady Bunch went all over....haha.

( 06/08/07 03:06PM ) — Jeff Geoghan MBA - Lancaster PA Real Estate Expert

OK, are you kidding me?  (I was out in the heat today).  I meant  USS Arizona...

( 06/08/07 05:05PM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Jeff:  Yes, kidding. The Arizona is quite remarkable...you travel to the middle of Pearl Harbor to this huge memorial and walk around inside and look in a very wide hole in the water at the sunken ship.

( 06/09/07 10:25PM ) — 1SG (Ret) David Kucic

Geez, I live here and I have not even heard of a few of those places.  It just goes to show that there is plenty to see and do here in paradise.  For all of the people that complain about being trapped on "the rock" I bet they have never even explored some of these places.  I have been to only 2 of the 9 so far:  Bishop Museum and the Arizona Memorial.  So much to see and so little time to do it!

( 06/09/07 10:32PM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

David:  My brother used to take me "cruising" so I know of more in the mountains and stuff. All these places I have been as in Elementary through High School we went on excursions to all. On the first Sunday of every month (I think it's the same) I used to take my kid's to Bishop Museum. Free to Kamaaiana's!

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