Oahu Things to Do Tips by Travel2write

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL HERITAGE FAIR

Sponsored by the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce, there will be entertainment and demonstrations at the courtyard, including martial arts (kenpo), dance, drumming (taiko), mochi pounding and appearances by the reigning Cherry Blossom Festival Court and current Court contestants. Educational demonstrations of swordmaking, paper folding (origami) and calligraphy. Japanese food and craft booths will be featured.

Address: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

Phone: (808) 542-5439

Hiking

You can see Hawaii and not spend a fortune!

The hiking around the island of Oahu is unbelievable! All listed hikes have there unique sites to see! From waterfalls to historical accounts.

They are all here and they are free!

For listings of hikes to do, check out website below.

Website: http://www.oahuhiking.com

Cultural Center

A must see if comming to Oahu! A great look at what Hawaii is all about.

Directions: Transportation Options: The Polynesian Cultural Center can reserve roundtrip transportation for its visitors from convenient pickup locations throughout Waikiki to Laie.

Website: http://www.polynesia.com

See the Zoo

Great place to spend a nice cool morning stroll. Home to 1,230 mammals, birds & reptiles.

Website: http://www.honoluluzoo.org

ETERNAL PRESENCE: HANDPRINTS AND FOOTPRINTS IN BUD

The Honolulu Academy of Arts will present Eternal Presence: Handprints and Footprints in Buddhist Art. Organized by the Katonah Museum of Art, the exhibition explores the visual manifestations and devotional contexts of handprints and footprints in Buddhist art, focusing on Tibetan art where their appearance is most widespread. The objects date from the 2nd century B.C. to the 20th century.

Directions: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. General admission $7.
Contact: Honolulu Academy of Arts

Phone: (808) 532-8700