Fort Alexander, Kauai

#45 among attractions in Kauai

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Fort Alexander was one of the three forts built by Georg Anton Schäffer on island of Kauai in the Kingdom of Hawaii. It was named after emperor Alexander I, and built in October 1816 near Hanalei River. It was an earthwork fort. ()

Coordinates: 22°13'17"N, 159°29'49"W

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Hanalei (Hanalei Ahupua`a)Kauai United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Waioli Mission District, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Tunnels Beach, Hanalei Pier.

1.5 miS
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Waioli Mission District, Hanalei
37 min walk • The Waiʻoli Mission District at Hanalei Bay, on Route 560 along the north shore of the island of Kauaʻi, is the site of a historic mission. The first permanent missionaries to the area arrived in 1834, and the district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
5.1 miW
Botanical garden
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai
129 min walk • The Limahuli Garden and Preserve is a botanical garden and nature preserve on the north shore of Kauaʻi island, Hawaiʻi. It is one of the five gardens of the non-profit National Tropical Botanical Garden.
4 miW
22°13'27"N • 159°33'36"W
Tunnels Beach, Kauai
103 min walk • Beach
0.6 miS
Piers and boardwalks
Hanalei Pier, Hanalei
16 min walk • Hanalei Pier is a pier built into Hanalei Bay on the northern shore of the island of Kauaʻi in the state of Hawaii.
~1570 ftS
22°13'2"N • 159°29'49"W
Pu'u Poa Beach, Kauai
8 min walk • Beach
4.9 miW
Park
Haʻena State Park, Kauai
124 min walk • Hāʻena State Park is a state park located on the north shore of the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. It is often referred to as the "end of the road" and marks the end point of the Kuhio Highway. The park provides access to beaches, trails, and several ancient Hawaiian sites, including sea caves estimated to be more than 4,000 years old.
3.2 miSE
22°11'52"N • 159°27'14"W
Princeville Botanical Gardens, Kauai
82 min walk • Botanical garden, Garden, Park
2 miW
Beach
Lumahaʻi Beach, Kauai
52 min walk • Lumahaʻi Beach is a beach located on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii, US. Situated at the mouth of Lumahaʻi River, is accessed along Hawaii Route 560 near Wainiha, between Hanalei and Haʻena State Park. Due to strong waves, currents and undertow, the beach and bay are considered unsafe for swimming and surfing most of the year.
5.4 miE
Beach
Secret Beach, Kauai
137 min walk • Secret Beach, officially known as Kauapea Beach, is a beach in Kalihiway and Kīlauea on the north shore of the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The beach is known for its size, seclusion, and beauty.
1.7 miE
22°12'51"N • 159°28'19"W
Princeville Public Library, Kauai
43 min walk • Library
1.3 miS
22°12'10"N • 159°29'49"W
Na Pali Catamaran, Hanalei
33 min walk • Boat tours, Scuba and snorkeling, Dolphin and whale watching

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Alexander?

Nearby attractions include Pu'u Poa Beach, Kauai (8 min walk), Hanalei Pier, Hanalei (16 min walk).