Captain James Cook Monument

The Captain James Cook Monument, located in Hofgard Park in the town of Waimea (which is on the western side of Kauai island), stands to acknowledge the first "white man" to step foot on the Hawaiian islands. He arrived with his ships Resolution and Discovery in 1778. He died a year later, still in Hawaii. Historic downtown Waimea is a great location to recognize the man who forever changed the course of Hawaii. Whether you're going to be in Waimea anyway or you make a special trip to see the Captain

 James Cook Monument, if you're on the island of Kauai, a stop here should be on your agenda. While the statue is a replica of one in Captain Cook's hometown in England, there are a lot of things in the area to see and do in addition to just seeing the statue. From shops to restaurants to the beauty of the natural landscape, Waimea has a lot to offer tourists.

Waimea is a little out of the way, but if you're looking for something a little off the beaten path, a place that not a lot of tourists visit, the Captain James Cook Monument is a great place that isn't ever too crowded. A lot of people do visit, though. While you might not think a place like this would attract a lot of people, there are many who are interested in the history of Hawaii. And those who are interested in that, are usually interested in Captain James Cook and the role he played in changing Hawaii.