Also in the northeast, and (literally) near the end of the road: Limahuli Garden and Preserve. An extraordinarily beautiful place; take a self-guided tour.
Also fun to do on Kauai:
- Movie Tours are offered by several companies. "Jurassic Park" is the biggest name, from the kid point of view; but lots of other movies have been shot here, too.
- ATV Tours - kids must be at least 16 to drive; typically, ages 5 to 15 can ride as passengers.
- Luau: a rite of passage for tourists, with big down-home-food-style of buffet (always including a pig roasted in the earth), and a night show with costumed dancers. Smith Family Garden Luau is a popular choice; arrive early and tour the gardens.
To find companies that offer the activities highlighted here, head to Kauai Discovery.
*photo © Teresa Plowright As is common in the travel industry, the writer was provided with complimentary activities for the purpose of review. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
