📸 Hanapepe Swinging Bridge | Kauai, Hawaii

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May 7

📝 My Story:

While exploring the charming town of Hanapepe, we couldn't resist visiting the famous Hanapepe Swinging Bridge.
Built originally in the early 1900s, this bridge is suspended above the Hanapepe River and was historically used by locals to cross from one side of the town to the other.

Although it has been rebuilt and reinforced after hurricane damage, the bridge still has that old-school swinging sensation as you walk across!
It’s a quick, fun stop — and definitely something you should check off your Kauai adventure list.

The town itself is known as “Kauai’s Biggest Little Town,” filled with small shops, art galleries, and eateries that are worth exploring after your bridge walk!

🌎 Location:

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📌 Quick Info:

🏙️ City: Hanapepe, Kauai
🅿️ Parking: Free street parking nearby
🚻 Bathrooms: Available at nearby shops and eateries
🚲 Bike Rentals: Not common in Hanapepe (best explored on foot)
🧭 Travel Tip: Visit during the day — shops close early in Hanapepe!
📸 Photographer’s Note: Capture the bridge from both ends for unique perspectives
🛐 Etiquette: Be courteous — it’s a shared space and can get a little wobbly
🕰️ Best Time to Explore: Late morning or early afternoon
♿ Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible (bridge has steps and sways)

💡 Pro Tip:

If you’re around on a Friday evening, check out Hanapepe’s Art Night, when the streets come alive with music, food trucks, and open galleries!

📸 Photography Tip:

Use a wide-angle lens to capture the entire length of the swinging bridge with the lush riverbanks surrounding it.

🎉 Fun Fact:

Hanapepe was the inspiration for the fictional town of "Kokaua Town" in Disney's Lilo & Stitch!
It’s easy to see why with its colorful, old-fashioned charm.

🗺️ Planning Your Own Hawaii Adventure?

If you’re planning your own trip to Kauai (or anywhere across Hawaii), you can find this hidden gem — and many more — on my public travel map:
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