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Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park
Waimea, Hawaii
Stone ruins of a Russian-built fort at the mouth of the Waimea River.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
Russian traders built a stone fort here in 1817 beside the river mouth. What remains are low stone walls on a grassy lot, with signs explaining the story. It is free and takes a few minutes.
Good to know
- Signs explain the fort history
- Pair it with lunch in Waimea town
- Little shade, bring a hat
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- Year round
- Getting there
- Paved road
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
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