the sunken battleship =Arizona= with
more than 1000 entombed sailors is worth a thousand history
lessons in the real meaning of war. (No bathing suits, barefeet
or kids under 6.)
=Pacific Submarine Museum=--At the submarine base, Pearl Harbor. A
chance for kids to see and touch the insides of American and
foreign subs. (Free, but stop for a pass at Nimitz Gate.
Wed.-Sun. 9:30-5.)
=Pineapple Cannery=--650 Iwilei Road. Worthwhile just to see the
machinery that can turn 3.5 million unpeeled pineapples into
cans in one day. On top of that, the juice is free. (8:30-3,
Mon.-Fri. in season, call 536-3411)
=Glider watching=--Daily at Dillingham airstrip. Rides in a three
seater sailplane for a fee.
=Polynesian Cultural Center=--Kids (and adults) are urged to
participate in some of the crafts, songs and dances as they
tour village replicas of Samoa, Tonga, old Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji
and Maori New Zealand. Watch weaving, carving and coconut
husking and be sure to see the canoe pageant. Take more film
than you think you can possibly use. (Monday-Saturday, 11 to
5:30, fee)
=Kahuku Sugar Mill=--A multi-media presentation depicting life
at the mill and excellent guided tours explaining the sugar
cane industry. The museum and complex of shops and eateries
take a back seat to Wili Wili, the Disney-type character who
enthralls the little ones with his antics. (10-4:30, fee for
tour)
Large hotels have special youth programs featuring recreational and
craft activities. Youngsters are taught everything from the hula,
hat-weaving and coconut crafts to the Hawaiian alphabet song. Also,
there are snorkeling-swimming excursions to Hanauma Bay, trips to the
zoo, Sea Life Park, etc. Ask your social director for information.
[Illustration: Paradise Park]
[Illustration: Sand Sculpture]
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TENNIS
County courts are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and
Recreation, 3908 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 (923-7927)
Public Courts
Aiea Recreation Center
99-350 Aiea Heights Dr.
Aina Haina Playground
827 Hind Dr.
Ala Moana Park
1201 Ala Moana
Diamond Head Tennis Center
3908 Paki Ave.
Ewa Beach
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