Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lihue, HI

  • The list below includes 152 free or cheap things to do in or near Lihue, Hawaii, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Movie Theaters, Distilleries and History Museums.
  • From Kalapaki Beach to Wailua Falls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lihue and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kapaa, Kilauea, Hanalei and Koloa.
  • The list below includes 152 free or cheap things to do in or near Lihue, Hawaii, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Movie Theaters, Distilleries and History Museums.
  • From Kalapaki Beach to Wailua Falls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lihue and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kapaa, Kilauea, Hanalei and Koloa.
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0.4 Miles
87% 567 votes
Beaches Shoreline Access, Lihue, HI 96766, USA, Lihue, HI MoreLess Info
Kalapaki Beach is used by stand up paddle boarders, boogie boarders, and surf boarders. It is a popular spot for those wanting to learn these sports, and many find accommodations right on the beach.
2.0 Miles
88% 1777 votes
Waterfalls Maalo Rd, Lihue, HI MoreLess Info
A vertical drop from 113 feet up, the Wailua Falls can be admired from different perspectives, depending on which trail the tourist reached to it.
1.4 Miles
83% 491 votes
Historic Sites 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 MoreLess Info
A historic building that dates back to the 1930s, the Kilohana Plantation Estate welcomes visitors for tours of the grounds and of the house itself. The grounds include a restaurant and numerous shopping opportunities.
1.4 Miles
91% 377 votes
Distilleries 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 MoreLess Info
The Koloa Rum Company is focused in a Kalaheo distillery that was established in 2008. The actual still that is used for the creation of the rum was built by Liberty Coppersmiths in Philadelphia in 1947 before being later refurbished.
1.0 Miles
90% 81 votes
History Museums Nawiliwili Rd, Lihue, HI 96766 MoreLess Info
The Grove Farm Plantation Museum is a one hundred acre homestead of historical preservation. Old time games, steam locomotive rides, historical venues and a wealth of information through guided tours for all to enjoy.
1.4 Miles
83% 1241 votes
Other Entertainment 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI 96766 MoreLess Info
Luau Kalamaku is a Hawaiian performance that has been described as resembling Cirque d'Soleil. The event is hosted at the historic KiloHana Plantation and can be experienced through different options depending whether visitors want to dine or simply watch.
0.3 Miles
81% 1072 votes
Other Entertainment Highway 56 and Wailua Marina State Park, Lihue, HI MoreLess Info
A family tradition for 50 years, the Smith Family Garden Luau welcomes its visitors on its 30 acres botanical and cultural garden. Special private events can be held in here, such as weddings.
0.5 Miles
81% 334 votes
Natural History Museums 4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766 MoreLess Info
The natural history of the island and the coming of the Hawaiian people are put on display at the Kauai Museum. There are also exhibits covering the many people who made Hawaii their home and a large native art gallery.
1.6 Miles
79% 107 votes
Other Entertainment Kauai Marriott, 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766 MoreLess Info
An array of traditional music and dances is the draw of Kauai's Best Luau - Hawaii Alive! A world-renowned dance school, or halau, it offers cultural performances ranging from storytelling to the Samoan Fire Knife Dance.
2.1 Miles
100% 14 votes
Snorkeling 1702 Haleukana Street, Lihue, HI 96766 MoreLess Info
Taking visitors to scenic destinations on the island, Aloha Kauai Tours offers visitors eco tours on a solar powered vehicle. In addition to hiking and driving tours, there are snorkeling tours where visitors can explore reefs.
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