Lihue is regarded as the administrative as well as industrial center of the Kauai Island, Hawaii. The history of Lihue , the county courthouse of Kauai can be traced back to ancient era. This second largest city of Hawaii has derived the signification of its name from the Hawaiian term for “cold chill”. This indicates the wave of chilly air that pervades the terrain often.
The eminence of Lihue is imparted by the Sugar Plantation Industry since 1849, after the establishment of Lihue Sugar Plantation by the
German settlers. Several numbers of German Colonists came into and settled down in Lihue and influenced the previous culture of Lihue.
The first Lutheran church founded by them is the manifestation of combined classical New England and Bavarian Baroque structural design.
Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai's primary industrial merchant marine hub and its cruise port is located nearby Lihue.
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Several spots for outdoor sports and activities close to Lihue include Kalapaki Beach, Marriott Resort & Beach Club and the Kauai Lagoons Golf Club.The scenic Kalapaki Beach is excellent for sunbathing as well as swim purpose.
The extensive array of Lihue itineraries are as following:
- Niumalu Harbor
- Kaua'i Museum
- Grove Farm Homestead Museum
- Kalapaki Beach
- Ninini Beach
- Menehune Fishpond or Alekoko Fish pond
- Niumalu Beach Park
- Huleia National Wildlife Refuge
Other than numerous recreational offerings this city of Lihue is developing in its educational domain. A number of basic schools, Middle schools in addition to High schools are controlled by renowned ‘Hawaiian's Department of Education'. Kauai Community college, one division of University of Hawaii has graced the city of Lihue.
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