Lihue, Hawaii

Lihue is a city in the U.S state Hawaii. It is the second largest town on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua'i. The city's name Lihue means "cold chill". It was a minor village before it grew into a small city. It is the county seat of Kaua'i County and is also home to the county administration building. The city is also the cultural and business center of Kaua'i.

Area & Location: Lies at 21º58'29"Latitude North and 159º21'56" Longitude West, the city covers a total area of 18.4 sq. km with16.4 sq. km of land and 2.0 sq. km of water. Around 5,674 people reside in the city.

Tourist Attractions: As a city in an island, the beauty and charm of the city is often attracted by the tourists.

Transportation: Lihu'e Airport serves the city. Nawiliwili Bay, the main seaport for Kaua'I which handles cruise ships is another means to access the city from other parts of the world. Cars, taxis are also available in the city.

Hotels: The city has several hotels and restaurants especially beachside restaurants and hotels that face the beaches. People here can enjoy the fresh breeze from the windows of these hotels. Some of such hotels include Castle Kaha Lani, Marriott Kauai Resort & Beach Club, Kauai Beach Villas, Garden Island Inn, Kauai Beach Hotel & Resort, Banyan Harbor Resort, The Kauai Inn, Motel Lani, Kauai Palms Hotel and Tip Top Motel.

Places of Attraction: Kaua'i Museum that displays a wonderful collection of seashells, Hawaiian quilts and artifacts from Hawaiian kings and queens is simply fabulous. Grove Farm Homestead- a well-preserved early sugar plantation, manor house at Kilohana Plantation and Kauai War Memorial are the interesting sites. Wailua Falls, Nawiliwili Bay and swimming and surfing in the Kalapaki Beach delights the visitors.