Anything to do around Honolulu International Airport while we wait for my sister's flight to get in

Anything to do around Honolulu International Airport while we wait for my sister's flight to get in? ?
We have about 3.5 hours' time from when we land til we have to pick up family. Husband and I have a 13 and 11 year old son & daughter. Enough time to get into Pearl Harbor? Any good food or shopping suggestions to take up the time so we're not waiting in the airport? Traveling tomorrow so appreciate any quick suggestions! Thanks!
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You gonna have a rental car? If so, I would get on H1 heading west & go to Pearlridge Mall. I'm not much of a mall rat. but it is easy to find. There is a food court, though Bravo restaurant just next to the mall is one of my favorite places to eat. Pearl Harbor tends to get long lines from fairly early in the am, so you could spend some time at the small museum there, but you probably could not get out to the memorial.
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They actually have a beautiful airport, with ponds, koi, gardens, etc. right inside the airport. There's not much tourist places around there.
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You may have enough time to visit Pearl Harbor, but may be cutting it close. You can take a limo tour from the airport and back. YOU CAN START FROM: Your hotel, the airport or your Cruise Ship YOU CAN FINISH AT: Your hotel, the airport or your Cruise Ship The Arizona Memorial Tour takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, usually you have to wait from 30 to 45 minutes to start the tour. If you want to visit also The USS Missouri will take about 1 - 1/2 additional hour. The Arizona Memorial Tour (no admission fee) The USS Missouri Tour ($10 admission fee per person) Honolulu Airport Relax and refresh: There are three lovely and tranquil cultural gardens—Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian—located on the lower level of the Overseas Terminal. Linked seamlessly by a series of pathways and bridges, the gardens feature native plants, lily ponds, a pagoda, and pools filled with giant carp. It's a lovely place to relax or read a book. Sightsee: The corridors of the both the Overseas Terminal and the Interisland Terminal are dotted with display cases filled with children's art and artifacts such as instruments, tools, cookware, and other items reflecting local ethnic cultures. Near Gate 25, two exhibit cases tell the story of Hawaii's Wally Yonamine, the Japanese-American athlete who grew up on Maui and excelled in both football and baseball. Known as the "Nisei Jackie Robinson," Yonamine starred as halfback for the San Francisco 49ers in 1950 and later became the first American inducted in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. You can learn more about Hawaiian sports heroes in the Central Terminal, where easels and photographs include information about local heroes, courtesy of the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame. Look for the statue of A.E. "Toots" Minvielle, the patriarch of Hawaiian outrigger canoe racing. The history of Aloha Airlines is told through vintage photographs and descriptive captions posted on a wall by Gate 53 in the Interisland Terminal. Look for the photo of Aloha's 1949 Vistaliners, which had wide panoramic windows and singing stewardesses. Published MARCH 5, 2001 Stuck at the airport: Honolulu Take a ride on the Wiki Wiki at HNL By Harriet Baskas On the Web Airport Web site The open-air Honolulu International Airport (airport code: HNL), on the island of Oahu, is just 3 miles from downtown Honolulu and 9 miles from Waikiki Beach. Step off the airplane here, and you know right away you're in a tropical land: Everyone's wearing shorts and boldly-patterned shirts, lots of folks are wearing necklaces made of bright-colored flowers, Hawaiian music plays on the public address system, and the air smells sweet—a combination of flowers and all that pineapple heading out to the mainland. Get oriented Take care of yourself Take care of business Explore the airport Go into town Get oriented HNL Note Luggage carts are located throughout the airport. Honolulu International Airport has three terminals: Overseas (the main terminal), Interisland, and Commuter, which are connected via a free shuttle bus called the Wiki Wiki. If you choose to walk between terminals, keep in mind that it's a 10–15 minute walk from the Overseas Terminal to the Interisland Terminal and about a half-hour walk over to the Commuter Terminal. Most services and activities are clustered in the Overseas Terminal, which is officially named the John Rodgers Terminal, in honor of the pilot who first tried to fly from the mainland to Hawaii back in 1925. The Overseas Terminal has open-air breezeways and three concourses: Diamond Head (Gates 6–13), Central (Gates 14–23), and Ewa (Gates 26–34). The Diamond Head Concourse serves mostly United and Northwest/KLM flights. The Central Concourse is used predominantly by Continental, American, Delta, and Omni airlines. And the Ewa Concourse hosts most international arrivals and departures. Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines operate mainly out of the Interisland Terminal, while Island Air and Pacific Wings use the Commuter Terminal. Eat: In the Central lobby you'll find Stinger Ray's Bar and Grill, a sit-down Polynesian-themed restaurant serving pork sandwiches, salads, pupu platters, and burgers and fries. The Garden View Food Court offers Burger King, Chow Mein Express, Lappert's Ice Cream and a Pizza Hut. The Central Concourse offers City Deli, Starbucks, and a snack bar with ice cream. In the Diamond Head Concourse you'll find a snack bar, Pizza Hut, and cocktail lounge near gates 7/8 and, by gates 12 and 13, a Burger King, Noodle Shop, Starbucks, and a snack bar. The Ewa Concourse has a variety of food carts (pizza, hot dogs, coffee, ice cream), and a snack bar/pizza stand at Gate 28. In the Interisland Terminal you'll find Burger King, Chow Mein Express, Stinger Ray's, and Lappert's. Play around: Kids will enjoy rides on the Wiki Wiki bus and a walk through the three cu
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If you have a rental car, then you have options. Depending on the time of day, the USS Arizona Memorial can develop a line, but we did not encounter one a few weeks ago on a Wednesday mid-day. It's a short drive, but you may be able to call ahead (see first link below) to get an idea of the wait. Note that no bags of any kind (even small purses) are allowed - you'll have to leave it in your car. The Shops of Dole Cannery are not too far from the airport, but the better shopping and food is at the Ala Moana Center shopping mall, which is about 20 minutes to the east. It's also adjacent to Ala Moana Beach Park, which is a very calm stretch of beach with a wide grassy area where you can picnic, play games, etc. PS, the Arizona is a must-see for the kids, although you may want to wait to go with the rest of your family. As I said, I was just there a few weeks ago and was moved to tears as I was explaining to my 3 year old why all those names were written on the wall.
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Andrew P had a good answer. If you want a different shopping experience tho, try the International marketplace. Lots of goodies for everyone and alot of different ethnic cuisine to try out.