Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kawaihae, HI, 96743, United States

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

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How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island?

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    Amenities

    • Arts and Culture
    • Craft Demonstrations
    • Camping
    • Fishing
    • Guided Tours
    • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
    • Hiking
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Wildlife Watching
    • Park Film
    • Museum Exhibits
    • Shopping
    • Bookstore and Park Store

    About Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

    How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!