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Ah, Hawaii ... beloved by millions as the land of sunshine and sand. Yet this tropical eden is also the land of rainbows. Breathtaking swatches of resplendent color often stretch across the skies, but they wouldn鈥檛 be possible without one of the islands鈥 most cherished natural blessings: rain.

In fact, it rains in the islands almost daily (albeit perhaps for only five minutes). Yet those living here welcome rain, even revere it. For many, the sprinklings from the skies aren't a damper to their days, but a gift from the heavens. Following their cue, we鈥檝e compiled some of 翱鈥檃丑耻鈥檚 best bets for filling rainy days with excursions as great as a day at the beach.

People wade through the waters off Waikiki beach, as a long clear rainbow arches its way to diamond head in the distance 漏 Elfi Kluck / Getty Images
A rainbow arches over Waikiki beach on O'ahu 漏 Elfi Kluck / Getty Images

A day at the museum

Much as Hawaiians see rainfall as a divine experience, Swiss architect Mario Botta describes similar emotions about museums: 'A museum is a spiritual place. People lower their voices when they get close to art,' he said. This sentiment is reflected in 翱鈥檃丑耻鈥檚 many museums, each of which provide spectacular art, intriguing history, and a sanctuary for the healing hush Botta describes.

Bring your inquisitive mind to Bishop Museum, 翱鈥檃丑耻鈥檚 official museum of natural and cultural history. There you can browse among fascinating exhibits and interactive presentations, with insights into the royal family of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, O鈥檃hu itself, and other Pacific cultures via artifacts, authentic heirlooms, and more.

One wing of the Bishop Museum is seen in the foreground, with a gray stone facade. Palm trees in the foreground 漏 Greg Vaughn / Getty Images
The Bishop Museum is like Hawaii鈥檚 version of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC 漏 Greg Vaughn / Getty Images

When you鈥檙e pau (finished) at Bishop, hop over to Hawaii State Art Museum. Located in the historic No. 1 Capitol District Building, it is dedicated to the art and unique culture of the islands. Rotating exhibitions honor and inspire further investigation into the folklore and mystical art of the Hawaiian and Polynesian peoples.

Not too far away is your next stop: Honolulu Museum of Art. Opened in 1927 and made possible by the collection of Anna Rice Cook, it is now the state鈥檚 largest private sector museum, housing more than 50,000 works of art from every corner of the globe.

The palace is seen in the background, with a row of palm trees in the middle and a black statue on a white pedestal coverd in gilded traditional robes in the foreground 漏 Michael Runkel / Getty Images
No other place evokes a more poignant sense of Hawaii鈥檚 history than 'Iolani Palace 漏 Michael Runkel / Getty Images

Architectural wonders and royal residences

Spending an afternoon at American heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke鈥檚 Shangri La is like stepping into another world, gilded with mosaics and tile, filled with art, and perched by the sea. The stunning mansion that the billionaire built 鈥 and lived within 鈥 is found near Diamond Head. Visitors may tour the items collected by the heiress on her many travels, with an emphasis on Islamic art and other cultures from all across the globe. Walk among the masterpieces in the 'Mihrab Room' or the eye-candy delights of the 'Damascus Room' while, just for a moment, imagining what it must have been like to be Doris Duke, living among such splendor and history.

From Duke鈥檚 regal digs to Hawaii鈥檚 true royal residences, we venture to downtown Honolulu鈥檚 驶Iolani Palace, the gorgeous residence from which King Kalakaua and Queen Lili驶uokalani once reigned. Open for tours and filled with history and beauty, this is a must-see stop.

Also providing a snapshot into the sweet life of Hawaiian royalty is Queen Emma Summer Palace, the secluded retreat where Queen Emma, her husband King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert, would spend the warmest months. Within its idyllic walls await intriguing royal antiques and furnishings 鈥 all still standing in their original locales, right down to the the prince鈥檚 original koa wood cradle.

From an overhead birds-eye view, you can see the white USS Arizona memorial and, beneath the water, the remains of the shipwreck 漏 Dana Edmunds / Getty Images
The iconic offshore shrine at the sunken USS Arizona is the poignant centerpiece of the Pearl Harbor area 漏 Dana Edmunds / Getty Images

Mahalo to the finest pilots and sailors

This list would be remiss without suggesting a stop to say mahalo (thank you) and honor the brave men and women who served in Hawaii鈥檚 military efforts. Pay homage to the pilots at the Pacific Aviation Museum, housed in Hangars 37, 54, and 79 of Pearl Harbor's . Visitors can view a film depicting the harrowing events of the Pearl Harbor attack, along with a replica debris field, aircraft replicas, and more.

Continue your tribute at Pearl Harbor, where you can explore the Pacific Historic Parks, the USS Arizona Memorial, the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, and the USS Oklahoma Memorial.

A large japanese-style temple, with red wooden columns and walls, sits at the bottom of a green mountain, and is reflected in the green water of a pond in the foreground 漏 Van de Ven Mary / Getty Images
At the base of the Ko驶olau mountain鈥檚 verdant fluted cliffs sits By艒d艒-In, a replica of a 900-year-old temple in Uji, Japan 漏 Van de Ven Mary / Getty Images

Trek to an O鈥檃hu temple

翱鈥檃丑耻鈥檚 Byodo-In Temple, tucked away in Kahalu驶u鈥檚 Valley of the Temples Memorial Park and nestled at the foot of the captivating Ko'olau Mountain Range, is a more modern, smaller-scale replica of the ancient one in Uji, Japan. The treasured landmark was built in 1968 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to the Islands. Open to the public, the non-denominational sacred space welcomes people of all faiths to enjoy the spirit that resides here. The entry fee to the temple is $3.

The Hawaiian language has more than 200 names for rain, each inspired by the 办奴辫耻苍补 (ancestors) 鈥 a nod to how consciously ancient Hawaiians observed and were connected to their aina (land) and environment. Whether you call them drizzles or downpours, after spending a day being 'driven inside'by the rains you, too, may call them a blessing.

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