Top rated Historical landmarks in Honolulu, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Historical landmarks in Honolulu

Experience the best that Honolulu has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 30 places from Historical landmark category.

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Oahu Circle Island and You Tours

Tour operator

👍👍 Wonderful tour.I can't like it more.The guide Susumu and driver Billy are friendly and professional.The stops chose are all the best view.You should be expecting the lunch.It was amazing.Will pick another tour of this team next time.

5.00 (365 reviews) (~3.84 km from centre)

Battleship Missouri Memorial

Historical place

Storied battleship, site of the official Japanese surrender in WWII, hosting exhibits, tours & more.

4.80 (12.1K reviews) (~11.98 km from centre)

Makapu‘u Lighthouse

Historical landmark

4.80 (195 reviews) (~21.34 km from centre)

Banyan Tree

Historical landmark

👍👍 If you have access to Ford island, this is the most remarkable way to honor the fallen at Pearl Harbor. It’s as close as you can get for free. Stunning views. Stunning tree. I can’t wait to go back. But, like others have said, you have to have exclusive access to Ford island. Not just anyone can com...

4.80 (66 reviews) (~12.01 km from centre)

Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center

Visitor center

This still-active naval base is known for the 1941 attack by Japan that brought the U.S. into WWII.

4.70 (16.8K reviews) (~11.1 km from centre)

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Military cemetery

Historic burial site honoring the veterans of 4 wars & with striking views set in a volcanic crater.

4.70 (553 reviews) (~1.65 km from centre)

Karma Tour Hawaii

Sightseeing tour agency

👍👍 Excellent tour and guide. Our first visit to the USS Arizona Memorial was a solemn and moving experience. The museums and sites and memorials were all interesting and educational. Our driver and guide was a man named Ariel who was extremely charismatic and entertaining. His knowledge of the Hawa...

4.70 (547 reviews) (~1.96 km from centre)

Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site

State park

Set on 2 acres, this 17th century religious site offers scenic views of Waimea Bay & Valley.

4.70 (222 reviews) (~42.97 km from centre)

Aliʻiolani Hale

Historical landmark

Home to the State Supreme Court, this historic building has a courtyard with a famed gold statue.

4.70 (116 reviews) (~0.49 km from centre)

King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center

Museum

👍👍 The King Kamehameha statue is at it’s best across the street from the only Royal Palace in the United States. When it is covered in flowers🌺 ,it’s fantastic. Thanks for reading my review and a thumbs up would increase my google rating. Aloha and good luck to you and yours.

4.70 (68 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)

Iolani Palace

Historical landmark

Opulent 19th-century home of Hawaii’s last monarchs operating as a museum with tours & exhibits.

4.60 (4.8K reviews) (~0.4 km from centre)

Hawaii Army Museum Society

Museum

Beachside artillery battery once used to defend now houses both ancient & modern military artifacts.

4.60 (809 reviews) (~3.68 km from centre)

Queen Emma Summer Palace

History museum

Once the summer palace for Queen Emma & family, this 19th-century home is now a museum with tours.

4.60 (415 reviews) (~3.9 km from centre)

Amelia Earhart's Marker

Historical landmark

👍👍 Sadly I don't think a lot of people even know this memorial is here. I was cycling past when I stopped to look at the view and read the plaque. Amelia was the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the US mainland in 1935 - quite an achievement. There is parking and a great view along the coast...

4.60 (64 reviews) (~7.54 km from centre)

Battery Hasbrouck

Historical landmark

👍 Kind of eerie walking around the bunkers. Quiet, except for the occasional jet approaching Honolulu International Airport (right next door). Looks like some local teens use the place for parties at night. Still, a historical place to visit, and unique. Battery Hasbrouck was one of several coasta...

4.60 (46 reviews) (~11.18 km from centre)

Elvis Aloha From Hawaii

Monument

👍👍 The world first satellite TV broadcast was done here on January 14 1973. Thank you. Thank you very much.

4.60 (39 reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)

Battery Barri

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful 5 Star point at the south corner of Hickam. Great views of the bay and tropics fish feeding off the reef below the sea wall. Historical placards etched in bronze plaques. Highly recommended for pics.

4.60 (32 reviews) (~12.05 km from centre)

King Kamehameha Statue

Sculpture

Dedicated in 1883, this famous 18-ft bronze statue depicts the first king of the Hawaiian islands.

4.50 (2.5K reviews) (~0.43 km from centre)

King Kalakaua Building

Historical landmark

👍👍 In fact, I have been in Hawaii for so long, I watched it for the first time today, and I usually pass by it, thank you

4.50 (173 reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

Louise Dillingham Memorial Fountain

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful at all times of the day. This Louise Dillingham Fountain is located in the middle of a driving roundabout on Kalakaua Avenue. This iconic landmark reminds me that I am in the "Gold Coast" neighborhood/Leahi This water feature is well kept and calming to walk and drive past

4.50 (144 reviews) (~6.05 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in Honolulu, United States