HawaiiHawaii is a state that attracts tourists because of its history, geography, entertainment and culture. It is well known for its volcanoes, beaches and climate. For these reasons, tourism is the main reason Hawaii is known for. Hawaii was officially discovered on January 18, 1778 by 2 explorers, James Cook and Captain Clerke. They went to the shore of Kealakekua Bay, where they were greeted by enthusiastic natives. Later, a native stole one of their boats, so Cook and some marines were going to take the king hostage. The king did not object, but the locals did. There was a brief battle, but in the end, Cook was dead (The Antarctic*http://www.south-pole.com/p0000071.htm*). The king of Hawaii was King Kamehameha. The year was 1810. The Hawaiian chiefs of the islands of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii swore their alliance to him. When Cook discovered Hawaii, cartographers began putting Hawaii on maps. The problem was that with new people, new diseases led to new diseases. The Black Death that had swept across Europe spread to Hawaii and the million people who occupied Hawaii dwindled to three hundred thousand. Many other viruses or colds, which were not serious on other continents, were devastating to Hawaii residents. When King Kamehameha died in May 1819, the people of Hawaii did not know what to do. They had spent many years with a king as their form of government, and suddenly they had nothing. Many countries attempted to take control of the islands, building schools and churches, but also building farms. In 1900, America made Hawaii a United States territory. A big surprise occurred on December 7, 1941. A surprise attack on PearlHarbor in Hawaii by the devastated Japanese...... middle of paper ......com/hokeo /index.html*). Also, on the island of Maui there are places such as the Maui Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Ohe'oStream (Seven Pools) and Wailua Lookout. On the island of Molokai, points of interest are Moanui Sugar Mill, Kawela City Of Refuge, Kapuaiwa. Grove, Kalaupapa, Halawa Valley and First Catholic Church. Next, on the island of Lanai, you may want to pay a visit to Kaumalapau Harbor, Cavindish Golf Course, Challenge At Manele, and NahaTrail. Finally, on the Big Island of Hawaii, you will probably want to go to the black sand beaches, First Christian Church, lava flows, Pololu Valley and white sand beaches. Hawaii is a place of beauty, history and tourism. It is a wonderful place to visit for education or pleasure. It is a major tourist state based on its history, geography, entertainment and culture..