Despite popular belief, Hawaii is not ALL sunshine and beaches. No, there are plenty of other fun and exciting things throughout the islands, including destinations that you may not expect to find in paradise. Located not too far from Honolulu Airport and Pearl Harbor is Aloha Stadium, the largest arena in Hawaii and a site that hosts a variety of concerts, events, games, and so much more. Aloha Stadium is the long-time home to the NFL’s Pro Bowl, and where you can find the best prices and discounts on gifts and souvenirs.
Located in Halawa, just up the street from Pearl Harbor, Aloha Stadium has seen it all. Some of the most famous musicians of all time have played to sold out crowds, including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and even Frank Sinatra. Each week during football season, the University of Hawaii plays their home games here, and the annual Hawaii Bowl is an event that brings in visitors to the islands to cheer their favorite team on. Seating 50,000, the stadium is the place for the biggest events, giving Hawaii residents a place to enjoy a competitive game or a fun-filled concert.
Constructed in the 1970’s, Aloha Stadium opened in 1975, giving Hawaii’s Minor League Baseball team at the time, the Hawaiian Islanders, a much needed home stadium, and giving the Rainbow Warriors a permanent home. Additionally, the stadium serves as the site for the thrice weekly Swap Meet and Marketplace, where vendors bring their handcrafted items to sell. Every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday, the stadium opens up and visitors can find discount prices on the same souvenirs found along the streets of Waikiki Beach.
Known as a popular Hawaii Destination, Aloha Stadium is part of Hawaii and plays an important role in the entertainment of the island. Without the stadium, the biggest artists in the world would not have a suitable place to perform, and the University of Hawaii would not have a home stadium to satisfy ticket demands. And, visitors to the islands would not have the chance to haggle with vendors over the price of their souvenirs. Head to Aloha Stadium for a morning of shopping, and get back to your hotel with plenty of time to spare during the day. Some visitors choose to combine their visit to Aloha Stadium with a morning at Pearl Harbor. No matter how you choose to visit Aloha Stadium, make sure you head to this Hawaii destination and see what the Swap Meet is all about!
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