- The list below includes 152 free or cheap things to do in or near Lihue, Hawaii, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Movie Theaters, Distilleries and History Museums.
- From Kalapaki Beach to Wailua Falls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lihue and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kapaa, Kilauea, Hanalei and Koloa.
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Kalapaki Beach is used by stand up paddle boarders, boogie boarders, and surf boarders. It is a popular spot for those wanting to learn these sports, and many find accommodations right on the beach.
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A vertical drop from 113 feet up, the Wailua Falls can be admired from different perspectives, depending on which trail the tourist reached to it.
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A historic building that dates back to the 1930s, the Kilohana Plantation Estate welcomes visitors for tours of the grounds and of the house itself. The grounds include a restaurant and numerous shopping opportunities.
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The Koloa Rum Company is focused in a Kalaheo distillery that was established in 2008. The actual still that is used for the creation of the rum was built by Liberty Coppersmiths in Philadelphia in 1947 before being later refurbished.
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The Grove Farm Plantation Museum is a one hundred acre homestead of historical preservation. Old time games, steam locomotive rides, historical venues and a wealth of information through guided tours for all to enjoy.
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Luau Kalamaku is a Hawaiian performance that has been described as resembling Cirque d'Soleil. The event is hosted at the historic KiloHana Plantation and can be experienced through different options depending whether visitors want to dine or simply watch.
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Highway 56 and Wailua Marina State Park, Lihue, HI
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A family tradition for 50 years, the Smith Family Garden Luau welcomes its visitors on its 30 acres botanical and cultural garden. Special private events can be held in here, such as weddings.
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The natural history of the island and the coming of the Hawaiian people are put on display at the Kauai Museum. There are also exhibits covering the many people who made Hawaii their home and a large native art gallery.
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Kauai Marriott, 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766
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An array of traditional music and dances is the draw of Kauai's Best Luau - Hawaii Alive! A world-renowned dance school, or halau, it offers cultural performances ranging from storytelling to the Samoan Fire Knife Dance.
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Taking visitors to scenic destinations on the island, Aloha Kauai Tours offers visitors eco tours on a solar powered vehicle. In addition to hiking and driving tours, there are snorkeling tours where visitors can explore reefs.