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Tex Drive Inn
At this point in the tour you’re probably ready for a quick bite. Well do we have a treat for you! We’ll guide you to...
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Waipi'o Valley Overlook and Hike
Note: The road leading into the valley is closed indefinitely, hikers included.Waipi'o Valley is one of the most storied valleys in Hawaii. According to legends,...
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Umauma Falls
Ready for another waterfall? There’s an entrance fee to see Umauma Falls, but once you do you’ll drive up to this three-tier waterfall. If you’re...
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Rainbow Falls
Located just a short drive from Downtown Hilo is Rainbow Falls. On sunny days, rainbows appear in the midst of the 80-foot falls, making for...
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Kaumana Cave
Kaumana Caves is a massive cave part of a 25-mile long lava tube created by the Mauna Loa lava flow of 1880. The public part...
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Akaka Falls
Note: There is a $10 per vehicle parking fee, and a $5 entry fee per person.Arguably one of the most famous waterfalls on Big Island,...
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Onomea Trail Hike
Onomea Trail, or donkey trail, is an easy hike that runs along a breathtaking section of coastline that gives you 180-degree views of Onomea Bay....
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Anna Ranch
Learn about the first lady of racing, Anna Lindsey Perry-Fiske at this historic site that’s dedicated to the rancher. The home is filled with stories...
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Laupahoehoe Tsunami Monument
In 1946 there was a devastating tsunami in this area that killed over 150 people, many of them being school children. During the tour you’ll...
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Keck Observatory
Note: Keck Observatory is Temporarily closed until further notice.The Keck Observatory has a small visitor’s center with models and images from their highly successful telescopes...
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Laupahoehoe Train Museum
Guests are invited with the aloha spirit and will discover captivating photos, railroad ancient rarities and memorabilia from days passed by. The volunteers have spent...
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
If you want a more leisurely stroll through a manicured garden with roughly 2,000 plant species opt to visit Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden instead of...
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Mauna Kea Visitor Center
The summit of Mount Everest is higher above sea level than the summit of any other mountain, but Mauna Kea is the tallest when measured...
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
The ‘Imiloa astronomy center is part of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and is a gathering place that integrates science and Native Hawaiian culture....
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Waimea Town
Waimea Town is an artsy farm town known for its quaint bed and breakfasts and cowboy history. Waimea also has lots of amazing restaurants, a...
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Waimea Nature Park
The name of this park is Ulu la’au which means ‘circle of trees’ in Hawaiian. It’s a great place for a stroll or a picnic...
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Parker Ranch
Here you’ll find two historic houses built in the 1800’s. The houses serve as the Parker Ranch headquarters and free self-guided tours are available weekdays...
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Saddle Road
After Waimea Town, you’ll embark on your drive across Saddle Road, a main thoroughfare on Big Island that connects Kona in the west with Hilo...
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Cinder Cone
Before turning for Mauna Kea, there is a cinder cone you can pull off to on Saddle Road. Might be a good place to stop...
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Hawaiian Fishpond & Beach
This is a nice place to take a relaxing stroll next to the beach and hear an interesting story about the Hawaiian fishponds in ancient...
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Coconut Island
Coconut Island is a small beach park in Hilo accessed by a small bridge. This island is also called Moku Ola, which means 'healing island'...
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Queen Liliuokalani Park
Queen Liliuokalani Park is one of the gems of Hilo Town. This park is known as the biggest edo-style garden outside of Japan! In this...
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Downtown Hilo
Here you will see many historic stores and buildings from quaint boutiques to fine restaurants and galleries. Most of the buildings were built in the...
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Boiling Pots
A few minutes down the road you’ll find Boiling Pots, a chain of overflowing waterfalls that looks like boiling pots of water after it rains.
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Naha Stone at Hilo Library
Pull over at the Hilo public library and take a look at the Naha Stone on the grass outside. In ancient times the Naha Stone...
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