Most beautiful places in kauai

Author Meagan Drillinger visited Kauai to explore the sights for PlanetWare.

Kauai is a lush paradise, with mountains, waterfalls, and a dramatic coastline.

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It is the oldest and westernmost of the large islands in the Hawaiian chain, and as a result has the most diverse range of plant life, a feature that has earned it the nickname of the "Garden Isle."

Kauai's most popular attraction is the stunning Na Pali coast, an unforgettable landscape that was made famous in the film Jurassic Park.

Other top sites include Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, and vistas that rival the most popular scenic sites around the world.

Unlike Oahu, which concentrates on cultural, urban, and entertainment-related attractions, Kauai offers a land of adventure and things to do.

Some of these possibilities include boat trips to view the scenic Na Pali cliffs on the Northwest coast, kayaking down streams, helicopter flights, hiking, and the beaches.

The island can be toured in two full days,

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