Kauai Attractions
Kauai Landmarks close to Kauai activities and Kauai tours.
There are tons of Kauai Landmarks that you can consider during your Kauai Travel.
Make sure that you take the time to enjoy some Kauai Sightseeing during your
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The Tree Tunnel
The Tree Tunnel of Kauai is a row of Eucalyptus Trees that was planted approximately 150 years ago by the Scotchman, Walter Duncan McBryde. In more recent years, hurricanes have damaged the tree tops, diminishing the tree canopy that spanned the road below.
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The Sleeping Giant
Bearing a striking resemblance to that of a sleeping giant, the Nounou Mountain Range is located along highway 56. Hawaiian legend tells of a giant that once roamed the Hawaiian islands.
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Kauai Bellstone
The Kauai Bellstone is a rock formation that was built by the natives a long time ago to honor a historical or significant event. The rocks were placed precisely so that a certain sound would be made once it was struck.
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Captain James Cook Monument
Located in Hofgard Park in the town of Waimea, Captain James Cook Monument was built in honor of Captain James Cook, who was reportedly the first Westerner to ever set foot on Hawaiian soil.
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Hanalei Bridge
Hanalei Bridge is a very old bridge in Kauai that has appeal because of its rickety stature. Having a 15 ton weight limit, Hanalei Bridge seems to be standing the test of time.
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Taro Fields
Taro was the main crop of Hawaii for centuries. All Islands have Taro fields but in particular interest are the taro fields of Kauai. Taro is a starch food and has been a staple in the Hawaiian diet for centuries.
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Hanapepe Swinging Bridge
Hanapepe Swinging Bridge is a foot bridge that was rebuilt after the Hurricane in 1992. It spans the Hanapepe River and brings many tourists to see and walk across it each year. The cost for crossing it is $100 per person; just kidding!
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Kilauea Point Lighthouse
Kilauea Point Lighthouse was built in 1913 and was used to guide the ships coming from the Orient. Having the strongest lens of its kind, the lens was replaced in 1970 with a low-maintenance light beacon.
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Menehune Ditch
Archeologists say the Menehune Ditch of Kauai was built before the Polynesians ever arrived in Hawaii. Legend states that the small framed Menehume people built the ditch in one night.
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Waimea Swinging Bridge
The Waimea Swinging Bridge, spanning the Waimea River, was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992. However, it was rebuilt in 1996 and once again connecting the farms on each side of the River.
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Menuhune Fishpond
Archeologists date the building of the Menehune Fishpond to about 1000 years ago, even before the Native Hawaiians arrived. Legend states that the Menehune race, leprechaun-little people, built the Menehune Fishpond in one night.
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Prince Kuhio Park
He was born in Kukui’ula, along the Poipu Coast in 1871. Being the last royal heir to the Hawaiian throne, Prince Kuhio had this park dedicated to him and the park even contains the foundation of his royal home.
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Russian Fort Elizabeth
This Russian Fort was built in 1816 by George Scheffer with the aid of Kauai King Kaumuali’I. The intentions of the helping build the fort was in an effort to gain Russia’s help in a fight to reclaim King Kaumuali’i’s Kingdom from King Kamehameha.
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