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Foster Botanical Garden
180 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817
+1 808 522 7066 / +1 808 522 7060
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For a brief hiatus from city life, duck into this garden. It is the oldest of the five Honolulu Botanical Gardens. The mission of the organization is "to plan, develop, curate, maintain and study documented collections of tropical plants in an aesthetic setting." Highlights include a palm collection, Lyon Orchid Garden, a prehistoric glen and a number of trees rated "exceptional" for their beauty and rarity. Pick up a souvenir at the Foster Garden Gallery and Bookshop. General admission is USD5.

Credit Cards Accepted

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Directions

#2, 13, transfer to #4 at Bethel

Area

At Nuuanu Ave

Hours

Mo to Su from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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