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Don't have time to cover a lot of ground but still want to see the big picture? Our Great Views picks give you details on where to get a bird's-eye view or hidden glimpse of the most beautiful and most popular places in the area.
Category: Great Views - Big Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Akaka Falls Rd, off Hwy 19, Honomu, HI 96728
If unforgettable sights are what you're looking for, then make your destination this Big Island park. Two waterfalls are tucked into the trails, the first being Kahuna Falls, a 100 foot cascade surrounded by bamboo, heleconia and ginger. Keep on trekking a little while longer to the 420 foot 'Akaka Falls for some of the most fantastic Big Island...
Category: Great Views - Big Island Attractions & Activities
Address: 93 Banyan Dr, Hawai'i Naniloa Resort, Hilo, HI 96720
If you're searching for the most famous Big Island attractions, then take a walk (or a drive) down the Hilo "Walk of Fame.” The cage-like banyan trees lining the street of this Waiakea Peninsula road have all been planted by A-list celebrities and political figures like Amelia Earhart, Babe Ruth and even Franklin D. Roosevelt. Although tsunamis...
Category: Great Views - Big Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Ali`i Dr, Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Whether you're looking to do some fishing, watch the sunset or propose to your future fiancé (we hope), this is just the place to be when it comes to unforgettable Big Island attractions. Fishing tackle is available for those wanting to throw out a line. If you're here during the summer months, you might just get lucky enough to see the...
Category: Great Views - Big Island Attractions & Activities
Address: N Kohala Mountain Rd, Kawaihae, HI
Visitors are welcome to take in Big Island attractions that mark this national historic area, including the amazing views of Mauna Kea from the Pu'ukohola Heiau site, built by King Kamehameha in the late 1700s to honor the god of war. Nowadays, this structure is used primarily for Big Island tourism and shipping, as it's one of two major harbors...
Category: Great Views - Big Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Laupahoehoe Point, off Hwy 19 N, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
The name Laupahoehoe means "lava-leaf,” a fitting title for this Big Island park. If you're more interested in tourism or doing a little fishing, this Big Island sightseeing haven is just the place for you. Beautiful waterfalls cascade down steep cliffs, and waves crash against the black lava rocks, making a spectacular scene. Pack a picnic lunch...
Mauna Kea Summit & Onizuka Visitor Center
Category: Great Views - Big Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Mauna Kea Access Rd, Mauna Kea, HI
If you're anywhere in the general vicinity of Mauna Kea, visiting this Big Island attraction's a must. The 14,000 foot summit is the largest in the world, and the lack of air pollution makes it one of the best places in the world for stargazing. If you're not up for the challenge of making it to the top of Mauna Kea (no one under 16, with health...
Category: Great Views - Big Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Hwy 270, Mile Marker 28, HI 96719
Set the alarm and take a journey to the end of scenic Highway 270 to witness the gorgeous sea cliffs of the Kohala coastline. Big Island parks and attractions just don't compare to the scenery at these lookout areas. The land has been sparsely populated because of fear of tsunamis, leaving it au naturale and breathtaking. If you don't mind a...
Category: Great Views - Big Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Rainbow Dr, off W Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
This Big Island park is only a short drive from just about anywhere on the isle, so don your hiking boots and head out to enjoy some of nature's wonders. Once you climb down the slippery stone trail, enjoy the view of the 100 foot wide waterfall that cascades down to the turquoise pool at the bottom. Unfortunately, swimming is no longer allowed...
