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Smith's Tropical Paradise

Nestled up next to Wailua Marina along the mighty Wailua River, this 30-acre botanical and cultural garden offers a glimpse of exotic foliage, including fruit orchards, a bamboo rain forest, and tropical lagoons. Take the tram and enjoy a narrated tour or stroll along the mile-long pathways. It's a popular spot for wedding receptions and other large events, and its three-times-weekly lu'au is one of the island's oldest and best. It's very difficult to make a northbound turn onto Kuhio Highway from this road, so it's best to stop in when you're Lihu'e-bound. www.smithskauai.com. OPEN: Daily 8:30-4.

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Island: Kauai

Address: Just south of Wailua River, mauka, on Rte. 56., Kapa'a, HI

Phone: 808/821-6895

Price (USD): Admission $5.25

Source: Fodor's





 
 
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