The bridge is in an old style town of Hanapepe. Nice picture spot and a cruise around town. read more

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Actually was an awesome experience when I visited with my son. He had so much and be couldn't get enough of it. read more

Swinging Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Are you struggling with Nausea, Dizziness or Vertigo? Do you have Anxiety, Muscle Tension or Sweaty Palms?? Well... You. Are. Not. Alone. You may be struggling with Gephyrophobia. In a 2022 study, World renowned Doctor and Psychotherapist, Frieda Heights released a new drug called Oxygulible which is believed to help ease the tension of all your fears. Side effects may include: -Anxiety -Dizziness -Muscle Tension -Nausea -Sweaty Palms -Vertigo In addition to... -Severe Eye rolls -Spouts of laughter -Shaking of your head in disbelief If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please contact your primary doctor and discontinue using Oxygulible immediately. ---------------------------------------------- Ok, ok... The only thing actually true above is... Gephyrophobia, the fear of crossing over bridges. But the rest of the crap above was simply to catch your attention. The true way to truly conquer your fear of crossing bridges is to simply just do it! And what better place to conquer that fear then at the Swinging Bridge in Hanapepe, Kauai. I mean what could possibly go wrong?? A swinging, swaying wooden bridge that was built in the 1900's that creaks with every step... That crosses an actual river flowing through Hanapepe... That has kids jumping on it as they cross laughing at you as you try to find something to hold onto for dear life. Ahh it's not that bad, I believe in you. If I can do it, you can do it! In all seriousness, this is a great historical site that attracts visitors from all over to this part of Kauai. Located 5 minutes from Port Allen and on your way to Waimea Canyon, Hanapepe is a cool little spot to grab lunch, stretch your legs and check out the Swinging Bridge. -Bring the kids, -Bring grandma, -Bring your camera. And remember, if you decide to cross the bridge and conquer your fear, Congrats, your rock! Just remember, now you've gotta cross back over the bridge once again to get back to your car haha. read more

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We accidentally ran into this when we were in the Hanapepe farmers market. Lots of locals lots of local food around here during the farmers market. read more

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If you need something to do in Hanepepe Town check out the swinging bridge. This plantation era bridge has stood the test of time. It does swing but it feels sturdy. It was funny (well only a little) but the max person / weight capacity sign was only posted on the end of the bridge. There was no sign at the beginning. In case you are wondering it is 15 persons max on the bridge at a time. read more

Swinging Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

I think this is a cute little touristy thing to do, but I'm not sure I'd come back. My husband actually was losing some control while walking on the bridge and he ended up trying to hold onto the sides and getting a splinter. We had to try and find tweezers so that he could pull out the little piece of wood. read more

Fun sight to see before or after your way to Waimea Canyon. My 11 year old was fearless, but my 9 year old was a little scared it would fall. The more people on it the more it swings read more

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During our walk around the town of Hanapepe, we went up to the swinging bridge. Walking up the steps to the bridge itself, the railing on the left side was so loose, I think you would fall right off if you leaned on it. After that, no way we were getting on the bridge. Plus there were already kids in the middle of it jumping up and down. No thanks. read more

Fun stop! Walk over the hanapepe river on the swinging bridge! Only takes about 10 minutes to walk to the end and back. read more

Swinging Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Its a rickety wooden bridge - why all the fuss? Nice small town there at Hanapepe, but skip the bridge - may be rotting out any day now.

Such a fun day. I heard about this from other vloggers and it was a great side attraction in this sleepy little town. Glad we did it. Next to The Spice Shop. read more

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The Swinging Bridge may not be a tremendous highlight of your Kauai trip, but if you find yourself in Hanapepe (which you should) please take a moment and walk across. It provides an unique experience and is worth the diversion. When we visited there was an art vendor at the opposite end and although we did not purchase anything the photography was great. read more

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We visited this cool local spot while driving through the historic town of Hannapepe. The cool stuff was walking across this bridge, and the accompanying views of the river and beautiful surrounding hills. The down side was the sketchy troll hanging out on the other side of the bridge. Made my wife and I uneasy, as he acted very strange, and followed us across the bridge and back into town. Other than that, make sure you visit the cool little art shop on the other side of the bridge. Lots of very interesting town history here, make sure you stop and make this walk a part of your tour. read more

Swinging Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Swinging Bridge A quick fun bridge near the shops in Hanapepe. My niece hated it, but it is a fun thing to do when you are around the shops. Takes about 5 min' read more

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Located next to the Aloha Spice Company, the swinging bridge is a fun yet terrifying walk from one side of the Wailua River to the other. The old suspension bridge can really start swaying in high winds and if you walk across the bridge with someone else, you will definitely be thrown around on the wooden bridge. If you are in Hanapepe and want to walk across, it is a bit of fun but I don't think that it's amazing enough to warrant a trip out to Hanapepe just to visit the bridge. read more

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This was the perfect level of terrifying. My 5-year-old felt very brave, and so did I. The more people on the bridge, the more it swings. The sides are high and covered with wire, so I didn't fear for the kids falling off the side. Bring a lunch to picnic on the levee to stretch out the experience--the river and red dirt cliffs are lovely. You can also walk along the levee--this is as close to hiking on Kauai that our family can get at the moment. It's free, easy to find, and parking in town is plentiful. read more

It's not a must see, but it is a place to see. It's exactly what the name suggests - a bridge that swings when more than 1 person walks on it. If it's just 1 person, it won't swing much but it will bounce a little. It crosses over the Hanapepe river. It's narrow so probably 2 skinny people can walk side by side or 1 wide person. You can get a cool picture here if you're creative enough just make sure to hold onto the side wooden rails and don't fall. If you're worried about your child falling off, there's cross wired fencing underneath the wooden railing that prevents that. read more

The Swinging Bridge is again another simple but fun & free site you can go to on Kauai. It does give you an beautiful view. The bridge may freak some people out as it does swing back n forth while you are on it. It's just another quick stop where you can have some fun, check out some shops and then head to another site. We make Hanapepe part of sites for the day along with Kauai Coffee Company, Spouting Horn and shopping. read more

If you don't like to cross moving structures, i wouldn't go. We had a blast. The bridge is fairly short and you just go from one side to the other, but it is a lot of fun. read more