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President Barack Obama’s Hawaii

Flock of birds at Noelani Elementary School, where Obama attended kindergarten. Click image for enlargement

President Obama was born in Honolulu and spent most of his youth there. When he comes back to Hawaii, he acts like what he is, a local boy, catching up on the things that he's missed while away.

Here’s a glimpse of the President’s Hawaii, with politics avoided as much as possible.

Barack Obama’s Hawaii [Go Hawaii (Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau site)]

Barack Obama’s Neighborhood   Two-hour tour, first Sunday of the month, $5. For information, download pdf and search for Barack Obama (as of Dec. 9, 2009, it’s on page 25).

In Hawaii, Obama knows where to grind. The President's favorite isle eating spots range from humble to top of the line [USA Today]

Path at Punchbowl National Cemetery leading to columbarium where President Obama’s grandfather, Stanley Dunham, is inurned. Click image for enlargement

Info on Obama vacations [WhiteHouse.gov1 (parody website)]

Obama comes home [Honolulu Star-Bulletin]

Hawaii invites visitors to experience Obama's Oahu [USA Today]

Obama bodysurfs at Sandy Beach [Honolulu Star-Bulletin]

Sandy Beach location

Obama's Hawaii boyhood homes drawing gawkers [The Honolulu Advertiser]

Special collection of articles on Obama [The Honolulu Advertiser]