Hawaii Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Hawaii with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Discover volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, historic sites, island culture, and breathtaking coastal scenery across the Aloha State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Hawaii, including volcanic landscapes, tropical parks, historic sites, and island adventures. From lush valleys to dramatic coastlines and cultural landmarks, discover some of the best things to do in Hawaii.
Haleakala National Park Sunrise
From volcanic craters and black-sand beaches to lush tropical valleys and waterfalls, Hawaii’s parks showcase some of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth. Our featured Hawaii park highlights one of the islands’ most unforgettable natural destinations.
Pu‘uloa Petroglyphs: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii’s historic places reveal the story of ancient Polynesian traditions, royal history, and the islands’ transformation over time. Our featured historic site in Hawaii takes you to a location that represents the state’s unique heritage.
Best National Parks in Hawaii
- Haleakala National Park
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Honouliuli National Historic Site
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park
- Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial
- Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
- Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Top 5 Hawaii State Parks
- Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park
- Akaka Falls State Park
- Kaʻena Point State Park
- Iao Valley State Monument
- Wailuku River State Park
Top 5 Hawaii Museums
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Bishop Museum in Honolulu
- USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center in Pearl Harbor
- Iolani Palace Museum in Honolulu
- Capitol Modern, the Hawaii State Art Museum in Honolulu
Know Before You Roam: Hawaii Quick Facts
- Largest City: Honolulu
- High Point (Rank): Mauna Kea 13,796 ft (6)
- Lowest Elevation: Sea Level
- State Nickname: “Aloha State”
- State Flower: Hawaiian Hibiscus
- State Tree: Candlenut Tree
- State Animal: Hawaiian Monk Seal
- State Bird: Nene, aka Hawaiian Goose
- State Fish: Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
Explore Hawaii on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
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Each marker highlights one of our stories about volcanic parks, cultural landmarks, scenic beaches, and hidden island gems. Click a pin to uncover the destination and start planning your Hawaii getaway.