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Iolani Palace vs Waipio Valley Lookout
Both are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Iolani Palace scores significantly higher than Waipio Valley Lookout. Iolani Palace is ranked #1 in Hawaii with recommendations from 9 sources including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and concierge.com.
Iolani Palace
Fodor's
Concierge
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
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364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Fodor's
"America's only royal residence was built in 1882 on the site of an earlier palace."
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Concierge
"King David Kalakaua built this palace in 1882, as a symbol to the world that Hawaiian royalty was as grand as any in Europe."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"If you're intrigued with kings and queens, join the 90-minute docent-led tour... with plenty of history provided."
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Peek at rare treasures and crown jewels
Afar Magazine
"The only royal palace in the United States, it has plenty of lavish decor to ooh and ahh over."
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Travel + Leisure
"Hawaii is the only state that was once a monarchy...and the best place to get a sense of how Queen Lili’uokalani and the royal family lived is with a visit downtown to ‘Iolani Palace."
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Waipio Valley Lookout
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45-690 Pakalana St Hwy 19, Honokaa, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's
"This breathtakingly beautiful valley has long been a source of fascination, inspiring song and story."
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Fodor's
"Bounded by 2,000-foot cliffs, the "Valley of the Kings" was once a favorite retreat of Hawaiian royalty."
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Please respect this area, as it is considered highly sacred to Hawaiians
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"Filled with taro farms and framed by 2,000-foot sheer cliffs and a beautiful black sand beach, Waipio Valley is a mystical place that is sacred to native Hawaiians."
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Fodor's
"An easily accessible access point to see the beauty of the Waipio Valley, this lookout offers a stunning view of the valley and the high cliffs that surround it"
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