For adventure-loving families, Hawaii is a natural destination choice. To really make the most of your family getaway, experiencing all of the natural beauty the state has to offer is a must. Luckily, each island provides plenty of opportunities to get into the great outdoors. From hiking to horseback riding to whale watching, there are plenty of kid-friendly excursions to try out.

​Get the most out of your Hawaiian vacation with a list of the best outdooractivities in Hawaii for families. Some hikes or excursions in the state might be too tiring for younger kids. However, these activities we picked are the perfect length and difficulty level.

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You can’t visit Hawaii without going to a luau. These fun celebrations combine the best of tradition, eating and entertainment. Luckily, many resorts and luau companies have family-friendly shows where kids are able to move around and won’t have to sit quietly. In fact, many luaus nowadays invite audiences to participate to make them part of the show.

​Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best luaus in Hawaii. These luaus offer spectacular food and entertainment. Most importantly, they provide lasting memories of your time in Hawaii. Best of all? They’re all incredibly kid-friendly. Read on for seven of the best luaus in Hawaii.

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Noëlle Santos, the owner of the Bronx’s only (future) bookstore/wine bar, The Lit. Bar, describes the situation in the Bronx best in herIndiegogo campaign: in a borough with more than 1.4 million people, 10 colleges and 42.7 square miles, there is no bookstore. This has been true since Barnes & Noble shuttered its location in the Bronx last December and remains true as Santos searches for a location for her new business.

Not one to watch idly as the Bronx (hometown of J. Lo and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, as Santos also points out in her campaign) was left without a place to buy the latest bestseller, Santos set about working on a business plan, winning an award from the New York StartUp! Business Plan Competition in the process, started a crowdfunding campaign and reached out to mentors across the U.S. to create her own.
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Below, she shares how the campaign came together and where the money will be going as The Lit. Bar comes to fruition — all with the help of her incredibly helpful and detailed spreadsheet.

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