Categories: Sightseeing / Travel

Aloha Tower & Marketplace

On our first full day of sightseeing in Oahu….

Foremost on our list was the Aloha Tower, a lighthouse along the Honolulu Harbor since September 11, 1926.  For nearly four decades, it was the tallest building in Hawaii.

Aloha Tower (in background)

 
The sweeping views of downtown Honolulu and the Honolulu Harbor from the 10th floor observation deck…

 
Aloha Tower Marketplace–a collection of shops and restaurants, as well as live entertainment–is a stone’s throw from the Tower.

The Guest Services Rep showing me the popular “hang loose” sign

The plants are bee-yoo-til-ful

The welcoming committee at Sweet Memory Chocolates

We ate lunch at Hooters (slim pickings as far as restaurants).

Our Lots-A-Tots hooterstizer
Tater tots covered with bacon, cheese, sour cream and chives

Buffalo Chicken (Chip’s order); Grilled Big Fish Sandwich (mine)

I couldn’t wait to do a little window shopping.  I had put together a list of Hawaiian-themed stores beforehand, but sadly, half of ’em were no longer in business.

Rainbow Hawaii Souvenir
This shop had all sorts of knick-knacks

 
Three more adorable shops and/or stand…

Hibiscus Collection
Hawaiian shirts!

Aloha Candle (outdoor stand)
Handmade candles

Colorful, handpainted coconuts

Mag-Neat-O
My kind of store since I collect magnets

We chose this one to add to our collection

Our Walking Tour of Historic Honolulu is next.

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