Entertainment Alternatives in Honolulu, HI

Honolulu is a place rich in culture and entertainment, and you will find countless ways to have fun in the city and surrounding area. Some of the most popular tourist attractions include Waikiki Beach, one of the best known beaches in the world, the Aloha Tower, a lighthouse and one of the premier landmarks of Hawaii, the Ala Moana Center, the largest open-air shopping center in the world, Diamond Head, a volcanic tuff cone that offers a scenic view of the city of Waikiki and the Pacific Ocean, and the Lyon Arboretum, a 200-acre botanical garden.

If you are interested in the arts, Honolulu has a variety of collections of visual arts, the premiere venue being the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

Honolulu has many museums, zoos, and aquariums, such as the Bishop Museum, the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.

While Honolulu professional sports teams, it does host a number of popular sporting events, such as the NFL's annual Pro Bowl and the NCAA football Hawaii Bowl. High school sporting events and those of the University of Hawaii at Manoa are also popular. The biggest venues are the Aloha Stadium, the Les Murakami Stadium, the Stan Sheriff Center, and the Neal Blaisdell Center.

Some of the biggest festivals in Honolulu representing the unique mix of cultures are the Narcissus Festival, which is in celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Cherry Blossom Festival, the largest running ethnic celebration in Hawaii, the Prince Juhio Day Parade, the Honolulu Festival, the Hawaii Invitational International Music Festival, and more.