9 days in Oahu Itinerary

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Koko Crater Railway Trail and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Honolulu: Byodo-In Temple (in Kaneohe), Ko Olina Lagoons (in Kapolei) and Lanikai Beach (in Kailua). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, make a trip to North Shore, and see the interesting displays at Bishop Museum.

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Washington DC to Honolulu is an approximately 13-hour combination of subway, bus, and flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Washington DC to Honolulu, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in November, things will get much warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 84°F and lows about 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.