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1. Waimea Canyon State Park
- Waimea Canyon State Park preserves the Waimea River and the terrain that surrounds it beginning about six miles north of the town of Waimea. The... read more
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- Nature & Wildlife
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2. Ha'ena State Park
- Ha'ena State Park offers viewing of wet caves--ancient sea caves formed during a higher stand of sea, probably 4,000 years ago. Tradition credits... read more
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- Nature & Wildlife
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3. Kipu Ranch Adventures
- This rough-and-tumble experience is like a cross between a motorcycle ride and a back-road trek. Tours take place on a working cattle ranch that... read more
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- Drives
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4. Kiele Course at Kauai Lagoons
- Golfers who play for relaxation as well as challenge might want to consider this course. While it is far from easy, it is definitely not as difficult... read more
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- Golf
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5. Grove Farm Homestead Museum
You can experience a day in the life of an 1860s sugar planter on a visit to Grove Farm Homestead, which shows how good life was (for some, anyway)...
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- Museums
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6. Kalapaki Beach
- Aside from the usual (stunning) stretch of white sand and blue water, this beach also offers something special: proximity to the Kauai Lagoons.... read more
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- Beaches
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7. Aloha Canoes & Kayaks
- Paddle the river through the rain forest, snorkel a hidden beach, or hike the path of the Hulei'a River. This Hawaiian-owned eco-tour company allows... read more
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- Canoe/Kayak/Rafting
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8. Jack Harter Helicopters
- Join Jack Harter's expert staff as they take you on a journey of Kauai from a bird's eye view. Flying high over Kauai, visitors will be in awe... read more
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- Air Tours
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9. Will Squyres
- This tour company aims to not only visit the top tourist attractions, but also to show tourists parts of the island that are only known to locals.... read more
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10. Kalalau Trail
- This is considered Kaui'i's best hike, but it is a difficult one. Views include the Na Pali Coast, surrounding valleys, waterfalls, and ancient... read more
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- Hiking
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Lihue. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
