Things to Do in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, Hawaii, is the cultural and economic center of Kauai Island with an airport, major shopping chain and several beach resorts. The city is a prime tourist spot with golfing, beaches, parks and other attractions, only minutes from the Pacific coast.
Puakea Golf Course
Puakea Golf Course offers 18 holes of golf and meals at The Grille, which is rated among the best in Hawaii and the United States by "Golf Magazine."
Grove Farm Homestead Museum
Visitors to Lihue journey into Hawaii's territorial past with reservations at the Grove Farm Homestead Museum. This well-preserved 80-acre plantation commemorates Hawaii's long-lived sugar industry.
Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge
The Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge offers 238 acres of lush palm trees and foliage, housing native species like the Hawaiian duck, coot and stilt along Kauai's southeast coast.
National Tropical Botanical Garden
The National Tropical Botanical Garden presents native orchids and palms along with expertly manicured grounds to visitors through smaller venues like the Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden.
Wailua River State Park
The Wailua River State Park allows visitors to enjoy picnic areas, monuments to ancient Hawaiian traditions, waterways and magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean at no cost.
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