Things to do in Big Island
Popular picks: Visit Volcanoes National Park · Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay · Explore Waipi'o Valley · Go stargazing at Mauna Kea · Relax on Punalu'u Black Sand Beach · Tour a coffee farm in Kona · Hike the Pololu Valley · Visit Akaka Falls State Park · Discover the historic town of Hilo · Attend a traditional Hawaiian luau · Explore the lava fields · Take a helicopter tour of the island · Visit the Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park · Kayak along the coast · Whale watching (seasonal)
Hamakua Heritage CenterFree5.0Explore the rich plantation history and cultural heritage of Hawaii's Hamakua Coast
Kona Historical SocietyFree4.9Preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of the Kona district.
Lyman Museum and Mission House$4.7Explore natural history and cultural heritage at Hilo's historic Lyman Museum
Mokupapapa Discovery CenterFree4.7Interactive educational center in Hilo highlighting marine life and Hawaiian culture
The Painted ChurchFree4.7Explore vibrant biblical wall murals inside this historic Big Island church
Kona Coffee Living History Farm$$4.6Step back in time to explore Hawaii's rich coffee farming heritage
Kau Coffee Mill$$4.5Sample locally grown Hawaiian coffee and roasted macadamia nuts in Pahala
Captain Cook MonumentFree4.4Historic coastal obelisk marking James Cook's site in scenic Kealakekua Bay
Puako Petroglyph Archaeological PreserveFree4.4Explore thousands of ancient Hawaiian rock carvings along Kohala Coast trails
Kona Coffee Farm$3.8Step back in time to explore Hawaii's historic Kona coffee heritage
Kailua-Kona Historic DistrictFreeExperience Hawaiian royal history and oceanfront charm along historic Aliʻi Drive.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical ParkFreeHistoric coastal preserve featuring ancient fishponds, petroglyphs, and sea turtles
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical ParkFreeSacred coastal sanctuary of refuge preserving rich ancient Hawaiian heritage
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