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Smith's Tropical Paradise
Nestled up next to Wailua Marina along the mighty Wailua River, this 30-acre botanical and cultural garden offers a glimpse of exotic foliage, including fruit orchards, a bamboo rain forest, and tropical lagoons. Take the tram and enjoy a narrated tour or stroll along the mile-long pathways. It's a popular spot for wedding receptions and other large events, and its three-times-weekly luau is one of the island's oldest and best. It's very difficult to make a northbound turn onto Kuhio Highway from this road, so it's best to stop in when you're Lihue-bound. www.smithskauai.com