The Aloha Tower Marketplace is a waterfront shopping center in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Located at the Honolulu Harbor, the Aloha Tower Marketplace features several declared national landmarks including the Aloha Tower, Falls of Clyde and Hawaiʻi Maritime Center. Aloha Tower Marketplace was completed in 1994 as part of a Honolulu Harbor commercial revitalization project. It now features under a hundred stores and popular restaurants and facilities for conventions.
The architecture of the building creates a welcoming feel. There are benches & tables located in each wing. Some of the stores feature interesting details, such as sandy floors. A good view of a section of the Honolulu Harbor can be had from riding the elevator to the top of the tower.
The Marketplace has never been profitable, has been bankrupt and litigation between the management entity and the land-owner, state controlled Aloha Tower Development Corporation has occurred. Isolation from other tourist areas, lack of parking and mismanagement have been cited as reasons for the operating revenue losses.
The museum at the Falls of Clyde focused on historic sailing as well as Polynesian sailing customs. Occasionally, outrigger canoes were at the Hawaii Maritime Center as well. The museum closed May 1, 2009 due to lack of revenue, there are currently no plans to reopen the facility.
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