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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Waimea

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Waimea, Hawaii

Updated October 8, 2021

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Parker Ranch

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This Hawaiian cattle ranch acts as a museum devoted to the island cowboys that predate the wild west.
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Pā‘ula‘ula / Russian Fort Elizabeth and King Kaumuali‘i Statue

This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.
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