Wailoa Art Center — Attraction in Hawaii

A super cool art gallery, I took a long time to visit and I hope to go back more frequently now that I know I enjoy it so much. A large lava fountain really sets the tone, it looks like they designed the center piece and exterior in harmony (not sure if they really did). There was a good variety of art inside, geometric/African vibe, geometric expansions into space, landscape, portraiture, mixed media, it's like a food buffet of art styles, which is fun to see and to take kids to so they can get an idea of what styles they prefer as an artist or...

I loved coming upon this place after walking to see King Kamehameha statue. Staff was welcoming and friendly. They offered to show me how to make my own wrapping paper by pressing wood blocks into paint. Cool! I came to see the art exhibit, which was nice all around. At this time, it's art depicting or embodying Native Hawaiian plant or animal species only. Marcia, who works at upstairs desk, educated me on the exhibit, Native flora and fauna, and on Hawai'i in general. I would definitely recommend this place and I...

A very serine park to be by the water, lie under the shade of banyan trees, walk/run the paved yet rustic paths, walk over the sloping bridges and peer into the calm waters, feed the ducks and geese that live around the park, and any number of active or relaxing activities you can think of. It is connected to the Tsunami Memorial and Wailoa Art Center, which has free admission and often displays many creative works that change every month.

The major drawback is, the bathrooms are run down, but not at...