Big Island of Hawaii Attractions
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Waipi'o Valley
Forming a deep natural amphitheater, washed by the sea and waterfalls, the Big Island’s Waipi'o Valley is a natural wonderland of flowering rainforest and hiking trails. Cliffs thousands of feet ... Read more
Kona (Kailua-Kona)
Often called Kailua-Kona, and referring to the western Kona Coast district as a whole, Kona is on the leeward (dry and sunny) side of the Big Island. The Kona Coast is the Big Island’s vacation ... Read more
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The mega attraction on the Big Island is Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii’s sole World Heritage Site. The volatile park’s centerpiece is Kilauea Volcano, which continues to blow its top and spout ... Read more
Mauna Kea Summit & Observatoy
Whether you’re a budding astrophysicist or just a fan of Big Bang Theory, take the opportunity while you’re on the Big Island to visit the Mauna Kea Summit and Observatory. At a lofty height of ... Read more
Kealakekua Bay
For some of the best snorkeling on the Big Island, visit the protected waters of Kealakekua Bay. This remote area is also popular with hikers, who might come across the ruins of ancient temples ... Read more
Captain Cook Monument
British explorer Captain James Cook met his death at Kealakekua Bay on February 14, 1779 perhaps due to a misunderstanding over the use of a boat. Today, a white obelisk marks the spot where he ... Read more
Kilauea Volcano
Kilauea Volcano is the star of the Big Island’s Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii's only World Heritage Site. Kilauea Volcano remains active, spouting orange lava, venting steam, glowing and ... Read more
Kula Kai Caverns and Lava Tubes
The Kula Kai Caverns are ancient lava tubes dating back hundreds of years. Created by the island's volcanic activity, the caves were used over the millennia for shelter and as a source of water. ... Read more
