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What do you get when you put together a lovely lady and a man named Brady? One of the most iconic sitcoms in television history. The Brady Bunch tells the story of one couple (and Alice!) as they raise three boys and three girls. 

For some episodes, this family traveled away from their home. That includes the Hawaii episode of season 4. Here’s what we know about some of the landmarks in the sitcom that still stand today. 

Ann B. Davis as Alice Nelson, Maureen McCormick as Marcia Brady, Robert Reed as Mike Brady, Florence Henderson as Carol Brady, Eve Plumb as Jan Brady, and Susan Olsen as Cindy Brady in 'The Brady Bunch'
Ann B. Davis as Alice Nelson, Maureen McCormick as Marcia Brady, Robert Reed as Mike Brady, Florence Henderson as Carol Brady, Eve Plumb as Jan Brady, and Susan Olsen as Cindy Brady in ‘The Brady Bunch’ | CBS via Getty Images

‘The Brady Bunch’ traveled to Hawaii for one episode of their sitcom

It’s the story of a lovely family traveling far away from their home. Mike has a business trip to Hawaii and decides to take the whole family with him. What these characters don’t expect, however, is to get entangled with an ancient taboo. 

It all starts when Bobby and Peter find a Tiki idol that is believed to bring bad luck to whoever touches it. “Hawaii Bound” is the first episode of The Brady Bunch season 4. Although it aired in 1972, many of the landmarks this dysfunctional family visited are still there today. 

Fans can still stay at the Sheraton Waikiki hotel

With such a big family, it was only natural that the Brady clan stayed in a hotel. That was the Sheraton Waikiki, a location still located in Honolulu.

Since the 1970s, there have been major upgrades to the rooms, but with the views remaining the same, some visitors can have the same ocean view that this family had when they checked in.

This hotel also comes with a view of “Diamond Head,” or “Dumb Head” as Peter called it. There’s also access to Waikiki Beach, the same location where Greg Brady tried his hand at surfing.

Once settled in, the family went out to see natural wonders. That includes the still-active Hālona Blowhole.

The Brady Bunch girls shared their love for ‘Rabbit Island’ from Makapu’u Beach Park, referring to the landmark by its nickname. The real name of Rabbit Island is Mānana Island and it is still available to visitors. 

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The Brady Bunch visited several iconic landmarks

Fans can see the same sights that ‘The Brady Bunch’ saw with their tour guide, David. That includes the King Kamehameha statue in front of Aliiolani Hale (home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court). Even though there are, reportedly, several on the island, this is one of the best known.

For a piece of US history, the family visited the USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor Memorial, which was built on the remains of the sunken battleship. Visitors can even take the USS Arizona Memorial Tour to learn more about the country’s involvement in World War II.

Episodes of The Brady Bunch are available for streaming on Hulu.

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