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Ardenwood Historic Farm (Fremont, CA)
Ardenwood Historic Farm is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard in Fremont, California. Although Ardenwood is open year round, the peak season for visiting the farm is during the summer (April 1 to November 15). During the winter, the Patterson House is closed and the farm offers fewer activities for visitors. Still, you will be able…
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Clownfish at the Waikiki Aquarium
Of course, the Waikiki Aquarium exhibits the mandatory tank of clownfish. Before Finding Nemo, I don’t know if all the aquariums had clownfish exhibits. I certainly wasn’t paying attention to clownfish because they were just like all the other fishes. However, after Finding Nemo, they are every where because clownfish are THE fish.
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Waikiki Aquarium
The Waikiki Aquarium is located on Kalakaua Avenue towards the Diamond Head end of Waikiki Beach and was easily walkable from the ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower. Despite the dated appearance of the facade, the facilities inside appear quite modern. With your paid admission, you also receive a wand that triggers audio commentary when you punch…
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Pacific Aviation Museum
Located on Ford Island, the Pacific Aviation Museum offers an introductory movie and exhibits on the planes involved in the Pearl Harbor attacks. After you have visited the USS Arizona Memorial, you may proceed across the parking lot to purchase tickets for the USS Bowfin Submarine and Museum, the USS Missouri, as well as the…
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USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor is a place familiar to Americans and Chinese alike. On December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and other military installations in Hawaii. This attack galvanized America and ushered in the United States’ official entry into World War II. Of course, for China, World War II started long before the…
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Dole Plantation
The Dole Plantation is located at 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawa, HI. You can ride the Pineapple Express to see fields of pineapples or walk thru their demonstration garden to view varieties of pineapple up close. The koi pond is worth a quick visit.
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Koi Pond
Absolutely gorgeous fish at the Dole Plantation koi pond. Another visitor was feeding the fish at the time and it triggered a minor feeding frenzy.
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Dole Plantation Pineapple Express
The Dole Plantation offers pineapple fans a delightful peak inside a pineapple farm. Located in Wahiawa, the Plantation includes a store that sells all sorts of pineapple food products, including fresh pineapples, dried pineapples, pineapple jams, and pineapple ice cream. For children (and fun-loving adults), the Pineapple Express offers a 20 minute train ride around…
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Hanauma Bay
Located on Oahu, Hanauma Bay is a gorgeous and popular snorkeling destination. Hanauma Bay is easily accessible from Honolulu by car. Just take H1 East, which eventually turns into 72. After you pass Hawaii Kai, you will start climbing uphill. Keep an eye out for the Hanauma Bay sign. Parking is cheap. Just $1 per…
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ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower Kitchen
The ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower provides a decent kitchen. The refrigerator is on the left. The automatic dishwasher is also on the left-hand side, though not as visible. The range/oven is on the right. You can also see the rice cooker on the counter. Not the largest kitchen, but more than enough room to prepare…