Dole Pineapple Plantation

Dole Pineapple Plantation

A visit to Dole Pineapple Plantation

Dole Pineapple Plantation.  The last pineapple was canned in Hawai’i in 1994.  At that time all the equipment was sold and sent to Thailand.  Today, the Dole Pineapple Plantation tells the story of pineapple in theHawaiian Islands.  Its retail areas simulate life in an old town and pineapple plantation while the open market place and country store offer locally produced food, clothing and hand-crafted gifts.  Also, the plantation now attracts visitors to “The World’s Largest Maze”.  If visiting the plantation, don’t forget to try their “non-dairy” pineapple ice cream.

Helemano Plantation

Next to Dole Pineapple Plantation

Immediately to the left of the Dole Pineapple Plantation you will find Helemano Plantation.  The atmosphere at this plantation is obvious and even appears when ever you see their name, “Where Aloha Begins”.

The Helemano Plantations has the “Gateway to Asia” gift shop, The Country Store, and The Country Inn featuring a Chinese buffet or a sandwich & salad buffet.  The collection of businesses at Helemano Plantation provide working opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities.  By patronizing these businesses your supporting their efforts to help people become self-sufficient.  The Country Inn is my recommendation for your lunch stop.

Next we’ll look at Haleiwa.