"Located in historic Waipahu town, Hawaiiʻs Plantation Village encompasses a living history museum and botanical garden. Choy explains that the museum “showcases the different cultures that contributed to the islands’ development” — including Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Filipino, Okinawan, Korean, and Puerto Rican — and offers “a comprehensive view of the varied lifestyles, traditions, and challenges faced by these communities.” She also says Hawaiiʻs Plantation Village is a destination where visitors can “honor the resilience and contributions of these cultures to Hawaii's heritage.”" - Travel + Leisure Editors