Fort Ruger, Honolulu

Name: Fort Ruger
Address: Honolulu, United States

#94 among attractions in Honolulu

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Facts and practical information

Fort Ruger is a fort on the island of Oʻahu that served as the first military reservation in the Territory of Hawaii. Named after Civil War General Thomas H. Ruger and built in and around Diamond Head Crater, the fort was established by the United States for the purpose of defending the harbor of its newly annexed territory. The fort was established in 1906 as Diamond Head Reservation and renamed Fort Ruger in 1909. ()

Built: 1906 (118 years ago)Coordinates: 21°16'3"N, 157°48'32"W

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Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. LouisHonolulu United States

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Fort Ruger – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Diamond Head, Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Zoo, International Market Place.

0.6 miS
Dormant volcano and iconic landmark
Diamond Head, Honolulu
15 min walk • Diamond Head, known in Hawaiian as Lēʻahi, is an iconic volcanic cone located on the island of Oahu, within the city limits of Honolulu, United States. This distinctive geological feature and landmark is a defining part of the Honolulu skyline and offers panoramic...
0.8 miW
Aquatic life of Hawaii explored
Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu
22 min walk • Nestled by the azure waters of the Pacific, the Waikiki Aquarium offers a glimpse into the vibrant marine life that flourishes around the Hawaiian Islands. This aquatic sanctuary, situated in the heart of Honolulu, is a must-visit for tourists seeking to explore the...
0.7 miW
900+ animals over 42 lush acres
Honolulu Zoo, Honolulu
18 min walk • The Honolulu Zoo is a 42-acre zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is the only zoo in the United States to be established by grants made by a sovereign monarch and is built on part of the 300-acre royal Queen Kapiʻolani Park.
1.3 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
International Market Place, Honolulu
35 min walk • International Market Place is an open-air shopping center located in Waikīkī on the island of O‘ahu. It first opened in 1956 as a commercial, retail and entertainment center.
0.6 miW
Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
Kapiolani Park, Honolulu
17 min walk • Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park is the largest and second-oldest public park in Hawaii, located in Honolulu on the east end of Waikiki just beyond Kuhio Beach Park and the Waikiki residential neighborhood.
1 miNW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Augustine by the Sea Catholic Church, Honolulu
26 min walk • Saint Augustine by the Sea Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church of Hawai‘i in the United States. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu and its bishop; it is staffed by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Shangri La, Honolulu
30 min walk • The Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design is housed in the former home of Doris Duke near Diamond Head just outside Honolulu, Hawaii. It is now owned and operated as a public museum of the arts and cultures of the Islamic world by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
0.8 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Diamond Head Lighthouse, Honolulu
21 min walk • Diamond Head Lighthouse is a United States Coast Guard facility located on Diamond Head in Honolulu, on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The Diamond Head Lighthouse was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007.
0.9 miW
Memorial, Beach, Outdoor activities
Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, Honolulu
22 min walk • The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial is a war memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, built in the form of an ocean water public swimming pool. The natatorium was built as living memorial dedicated to "the men and women who served during the great war".
1.6 miNW
Canal
Ala Wai Canal, Honolulu
42 min walk • The Ala Wai Canal is an artificial waterway in Honolulu, Hawaii which serves as the northern boundary of the tourist district of Waikiki. It was created in 1928 to drain the rice paddies and swamps which would eventually become Waikiki.
0.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, Volcano
Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu
11 min walk • Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu and known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi. The Hawaiian name is most likely derived from lae plus ʻahi because the shape of the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tuna's dorsal fin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Ruger?

Nearby attractions include Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu (11 min walk), Diamond Head Theatre, Honolulu (12 min walk), Kapiolani Community College Cactus Garden, Honolulu (14 min walk), Diamond Head, Honolulu (15 min walk).

How to get to Fort Ruger by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Ruger:

Bus

Diamond Head Road + 18th Avenue • Lines: 23, 24, 3, 9 (14 min walk)
Diamond Head Road + Opposite 18th Avenue • Lines: 23, 24, 9 (16 min walk)