Southwest® flights from Omaha to Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii from $268

Between the bustling major city of Honolulu and the lush landscape that surrounds it, the gorgeous island of Oahu promises a rich experience for any visitor.

History buffs have more than their fair share of options to visit while on the island. Immerse yourself in the island’s natural history during a stop at the Bishop Museum. Founded in 1889, this sprawling museum complex, located in western Honolulu’s Kalihi district, features the world’s largest collection of Polynesian cultural artifacts. In the fast-paced Chinatown neighborhood, the Honolulu Museum of Art is home to over 50,000 works of art, including one of the country’s largest collections of Asian art. Meanwhile, the Pearl Harbor National Monument is sure to impress any World War II aficionado. Spanning both land and sea, the monument contains must-see historical sites like memorials to the USS Arizona and Battleship “Missouri,” as well as the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.