Things to do / Travel Guide
As Kauai has been a trading stop for many cultures, the island offers a number of interesting historical sites. The earliest site is also the most mysterious. The Menehume ditch, according to legend, was built prior to the arrival of the Polynesians and served as an aqueduct for irrigation of the Taro fields.
Driving between one point of amazing Hawaiian scenery and the next, you will pass some historic attractions worth noticing. The Kauai Tree Tunnel is worth the turn towards Poipu from Highway 50 between Kalaheo and Lihue. On the other side of the Island, the Kilauea Lighthouse occupies the northernmost point (on an inhabited island) of the southernmost state in the country. As in just about every place in Kauai – expect stunning views.
Historical Attractions of the Hawaiian Kingdom on Kauai
Kamokila Village was home of King Kaumualii, who ruled Kauai during the late 1700s. This village has been restored and allows visitors to see petroglyphs and ruins while learning about the king of the only island not conquered by King Kamehameha.
Russian Fort Elizabeth is definitely an oddity, here in Kauai. King Kaumualii aligned himself with Russian and American interests in his conflict with King Kamehameha. Enough of the fort remains to make for an interesting detour.
Old Kapaa
A 19th-century plantation town, Old Kapaa is now one of Kauai's main towns, and is a center of shopping and commerce. There is a wide variety of shops found here, including everything from high-end boutiques to trinket stores.
Historical Sites in Hawaiian Island of Kauai
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