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Grove Farm Homestead

Nawiliwili Rd, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
808 245 3202
Ranked #7 of 19 attractions in Lihue
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Farms, Museums
Activities: Shopping
Description: This 80-acre site was originally a sugar plantation where you can see the original family mansion, the worker's quarters and many fine gardens.
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Rancho Santa Fe, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great tour guide and remarkable property in the middle of Lihue...you must sign up ahead of time; small groups only.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We really enjoyed the plantation tour and learning the history of the surrounding area. The $20 per person recommended donation is well worth the price. Do call for reservations. The cookies and mint tea are wonderful.

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We stopped here for lunch coming down from Waimea Canyon. It was wonderful - pretty seating, nice breeze, good food, good drinks. We walked thru the place and sat on a porch in rockers looking down at the beach. Then walked down to the beach past vacation rental cottages. Very pretty location. I would definetly consider visiting there again.

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Pisgah, North Carolina, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

a true plantation home...this is very realistic and kept exactingly as the last persons left . very informative and a nice small tour group

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Washington, DC
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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Unfortunately, we were unable to visit Grove Farm Homestead because tickets were gone for the week when I called on Monday morning. If interested in visiting Grove Farm Homestead, you may want to consider calling for tickets a week before.

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Anahola, HI
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

It's like you pretty much travel back in time to learn about the Wilcox Estate. The guides are all knowledgeable and friendly. The property is gorgeous! Wear shoes that come off easily (sandals and such) because you have to take them off to enter the home!

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Burleson, Tx
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110 reviews 110 reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Some of our best interior pictures come inside Grove Farm. It’s a nice visit. You can see everything inside an hour.

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Sunnyvale, CA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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Our tour of the Grove Farm was one of our most enjoyable activities while in Kauai. The former sugar plantation is very well preserved, and the tour guide extremely informative and made the history, family and farm activities come alive with his comments. I loved the grounds, family mansion, workers quarters, animals, garden and especially the cats--100s of them! The... More

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La Mirada, CA
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
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Grove Farm Homestead Tour $20.00 each – I am soooo glad we finally did this tour. This is the Wilcox home. The house, grounds, even the outbuildings have been kept EXACTLY they way they were. The tour is only 2 hours and I could have spent all day – I LOVE history. The house is gorgeous and absolutely FILLED with... More

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San Jose, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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We had scheduled a visit to Grove Farm on our last day before flying home and were not prepared for the $20 per person charge when their website said it was $5. Even though they stated this was a "suggested donation" they insisted at the door we pay this. There was no offer of an apology - no discount for... More

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