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International Surfing Hall of Fame
Fronting Kalapaki Beach is the International Surfing Hall of Fame. In existence since 1966 but without a bricks-and-mortar home until 2004, this long-overdue museum exhibits boards, memorabilia and original art in cool digs replete with thatched roof and piped-in surfing tunes. The museum screening room shows classic surf movies.
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Kamokila Hawaiian Village
Established in 1979, Kamokila Hawaiian Village, perched on the north bank of Wailua River, remains a relatively off-the-radar attraction. Run by a Hawaiian family, the modest site includes grass huts, an assembly house, a shaman's house and other structures, and approximates a traditional indigenous settlement. A small map explains each building's purpose. As you walk around, you might recognize the village as that used in the movie Outbreak .
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Kaua'i Children's Discovery Museum
On rainy days, head to the nonprofit Kaua'i Children's Discovery Museum, an educational indoor playground for the elementary set. Kid-size replicas of Filipino, Japanese and South Indian abodes portray different cultures, while a black-light tunnel and volcano slide make science fun. The museum also offers a day camp (all day around US$50 , per hour around US$10 ) for kids in kindergarten to fourth grade, plus a well-stocked gift shop.
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Kaua'i Museum
For a grounding in Kaua'i's history, check out the modest but interesting Kaua'i Museum. If you're new to the islands, it's worth taking a guided tour; call for reservations. Free Hawaiian quilting demonstrations and lauhala-hat weaving demonstrations are given year-round.
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Koke'e Natural History Museum
Learn about local flora, fauna, climate and geology at the small Koke'e Natural History Museum. Also find detailed topographical maps and a display of poi pounders, stone adze heads and other artifacts.
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West Kaua'i Technology & Visitors Center
While not a must-see, the state-funded West Kaua'i Technology & Visitors Center offers interesting photo and artifact displays on local history from a technology perspective, plus a great assortment of books for sale. Volunteers from the center lead 90-minute walking tours of historic Waimea and free lei-making workshops; reservations preferred.
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