Honolulu Population 2010: 337,256, #53 in U.S., #1 in Hawaii 1950: 248,034 2010
Metropolitan Area: 953,207, #53 in U.S. Setting Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is located on a narrow coastal plain between the Ko'olau Range and the harbor and beaches. The area was first settled in the 12th century. In 1809 King Kamehameha moved his court to the area that is now downtown Honolulu. Buildings Tallest building: First Hawaiian Center (1996), 429 feet List of tallest buildings Most
of Honolulu's tall hotels are in the Waikiki area, near downtown. Waikiki has a height limit of 350 feet, and many of the buildings are exactly 350 feet tall. The Hawaii State Capitol (1969) is 100 feet tall. The Aloha Tower (1926, 184 feet), located on the waterfront, has an observation deck. Stores Macy’s closed its downtown Honolulu department store in early 2013. Walmart plans to open a store in the same location. The Aloha Tower Marketplace has shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Trains Hawaii has no train service. Museums The Iolani Palace, former home of Hawaiian royalty, is downtown, adjacent to the State Capitol. |  Downtown Honolulu from Punchbowl Crater Theaters The Ward Stadium 16, just south of
downtown, shows first-run movies. The Doris Duke Theater at the Honolulu
Academy of Arts shows independent films. The
Hawaii Theatre (1922) is a restored vaudeville and movie theater that has plays
and concerts. The Blaisdell Concert Hall (1964) hosts the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, the Hawaii Opera Theatre, and touring Broadway shows. The Kuma Kahua Theatre is located downtown. Sports Hawaii has no professional sports teams. |