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■ See the Lyon Arboretum, a 190- acre botanical garden and park, affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and admire an extensive tropical plant collection, through self-guided tours, available on weekdays, between 9 am and 4 pm.
■ Explore the beautiful surroundings of O'ahu, where you can see the beautiful Manoa Falls, located near Manoa Valley. You will also find here marked hiking trails and amazing sights. Visitors should keep in mind that the trail, leading to the waterfall, can get very slippery during rainy days and an extra attention is required.
■ Visit Waioli Chapel, a unique and beautiful, but small church which was built in 1939, known for its stain glass windows and lava rock walls. The Chapel is often used as a venue for wedding ceremonies, by the locals.
■ Spend a fun, relaxing day at Waikiki Beach, considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches, in Honolulu.
■ Take your kids to Honolulu Zoo which offers visitors the chance to admire the rare wildlife housed here, including flamingos, tortoises and monkeys, also containing a petting zoo with llamas and a cow. Nightly guided tours are also available through a special program known as "Zoo by Moonlight", offering uncommon viewings of the habitats of nocturnal animals.
Honolulu is the most populated city in the U.S. State of Hawaii, having a population estimated at a number of more than 900 000 inhabitants (2008). "Honolulu" means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter", and it referrers to as an urban area that is located on the beautiful island of Oahu.
Archaeological evidences suggest that the first inhabitants of the area were the Polynesian migrants. Artifacts were found on the site where Honolulu stands today, certifying the existence of a Polynesian settlement in the 12th century.
Despite its turbulent history, Honolulu remained the largest city, capital and main seaport and airport of the Hawaii Islands, growing over the years into a major tourist destination, offering visitors beautiful surroundings, amazing attractions and several magnificent beaches.
The climate of Honolulu is a wet and dry tropical one, receiving plenty of sunshine throughout the year. During September, considered to be the warmest month of the year, the city experiences high temperatures of 81°F. In February, temperatures tend to be around 62°F, being known as the coldest month of the year, while December is considered to be the wettest month of the year, with an average annual rainfall of 3.86 inches.
