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Looking for Big Island activities and other things to do in Big Island? This free Big Island activities guide contains useful information on local businesses and fun things to do in Big Island. This listing of Big Island activities contains some of the best things to do in Big Island including: Big Island tours, Big Island discount activities, Big Island tourist attractions, and the names of Big Island parks and the hiking trails in Big Island. We have also tried to include listings of free things to do in Big Island as well as inexpensive Big Island activities. You can find Big Island activities suited to each member of your family. There are so many Big Island activities and things to do in Big Island Hawaii, you won’t be able to do them all in just one visit. Hopefully this Big Island Hawaii tourist information gives you some useful ideas of the Big Island activities that your family can enjoy on your Big Island Vacation. Enjoy!

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Akaka Falls, Hilo – Spectacular 420 foot waterfalls on the big island of Hawaii. Attraction type: Waterfall; Park

Anaehoomalu, Waikoloa - Attraction type: Beach

Captain Cook Monument – A monument dedicated to the discoverer of the Hawaiian Islands, which lead to the end of Hawaiian royalty, Captain James Cook. Attraction type: Monument

Chain of Craters Road - Attraction type: Scenic drive

Crater Rim Drive - Scenic drive through Volcanoes National Park. Attraction type: Scenic drive

Dahana Ranch – This “dude” ranch allows tourists to drive cattle. Attraction type: Ranch

Devastation Trail, Volcanoes National Park – A 1959 volcanic eruption has completely devastated this former forest. Attraction type: Scenic drive

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course, Kailua-Kona - Attraction type: Golf course

Hapuna Beach, Kamuela - Attraction type: Beach

Hapuna Golf Course – This Arnold Palmer designed, 18 hole course lies 700 feet above sea level and measures 6,534 yards from the championship tees. Features beautiful views. Attraction type: Golf course

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Papaikou – A wonderful collection of plant life, considered by some to be the best collection on the Island of Hawaii. Attraction type: Garden

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Attraction type: Volcanoes National Park

Heiau - Historic Hawaiian temple. Attraction type: Religious site

Hookena Beach Park - Attraction type: Beach

Hualalai Golf Course - Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this course is located at the Four Season Hotel. Attraction type: Golf course

Hulihee Palace, Kailua-Kona – Former home to the Hawaiian monarchy. Attraction type: Historic home; Monument

Jaggar Museum - Attraction type: Historical and geological museum

Kahaluu Beach, Keauhou - Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities at this popular beach. Attraction type: Beach

Kamuela Museum, Kamuela - Attraction type: Museum

Kaunaoa Beach – Rated by some as the top one beach in the United States. Attraction type: Beach

Ka'upulehu Cultural Center – Participate “hands-on” in these exhibits of Hawaiian storytelling and culture. Attraction type: Historic site

Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve – This nature reserve is located on an island off Hawaii's isolated reef. Attraction type: Nature reserve

Kilauea Iki Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – this 4-mile trail leads to an old volcanic crater. Attraction type: Hiking trail

Kilauea Volcano – This is an active Hawaiian volcano. National Park with information center. Attraction type: Volcano

Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – An active volcano on the southeastern slope of Mauna Loa. Attraction type: Volcano National park

King's Pond – This pond is built into the native lava stone and contains over 300 fish. Located at the Four Seasons Resort. Attraction type: Fish pond

Kipuka Puaulu ( Bird Park) Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Hiking trail through an old growth forest. Attraction type: Hiking trail

Kona Coast State Park, Kailua-Kona - Attraction type: State park and beach

Kona Coffee Living History Farm - Attraction type: Coffee farm history museum

Kona Country Club, Kailua-Kona - Attraction type: Golf course

Kona Historical Society, Kealakekua - Attraction type: History museum

Laupahoehoe Train Museum, Laupahoehoe – Learn about the history of the railroad that once served local plantations. Attraction type: Specialty museum

Lekeleke Burial Ground, Kailua-Kona – site of the battle of Kuamoo, where 300 Hawaiians died. Attraction type: Cemetery

Living Ocean Adventures, Kailua-Kona - Experience swimming with real dolphins. Attraction type: Nature center

Loihi – An active undersea volcano located 3,100 feet below the ocean surface. Attraction type: Volcano

Lyman Mission House and Museum – See what life was like for Hawaiians in the 1800's at this restored historic home. Attraction type: Historic home; Museum

Magic Sands, Kailua-Kona - Attraction type: Beach

Mahaiula Bay – Kona Coast State Park is home to this less crowded bay. Attraction type: Beach

Makalei Hawaii Country Club - Attraction type: Golf course

Mamalahoa Highway, Kailua-Kona – Scenic highway runs from Kailua-Kona to Hilo on Hawaii's " Big Island." Attraction type: Scenic drive

Mauna Iki Trail - Attraction type: Historic hiking trail

Mauna Kea – Nature site including a Volcano, Observatory, and Planetarium. Attraction type: Nature site.

Mauna Kea Beach - Attraction type: Beach

Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - Championship golf course with steep elevation changes and spectacular views. One of Hawaii's most unique and highly rated golf courses. Attraction type: Golf course

Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona - Enjoy spectacular views of Mauna Loa, lava, and deserts from this 13,796 feet peak. Attraction type: Mountain

Mauna Lani Resort Golf Club – Home to two courses (North and South) know for their scenic greens and black lava. Both courses are 18-hole par 72. Attraction type: Golf course

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, Hilo - Attraction type: Macadamia Nut Factory tour

Mokuaikaua Church, Kailua-Kona – Church founded by missionaries from Boston. Attraction type: Religious site

Mookini Heiau – Historic birthplace of King Kamehameha. Attraction type: Historic site

Mud Lane – A mountain bike trail that leads to views of Waipio Valley. Attraction type: Mountain biking trail

Nani Mau Gardens, Hilo - Attraction type: Garden

Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii, Kailua-Kona - Attraction type: Point of interest

Onizuka Astronomy Complex – Observatory located at an elevation of 9,000 feet, beautiful views. Attraction type: Observation tower

Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Hilo - Attraction type: Astronomical Center

Onomea Bay - Attraction type: Beach

Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo - Attraction type: Museum

Pali Highway - Scenic highway runs from Kailua to Honolulu. Attraction type: Scenic drive

Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo - Attraction type: Zoo

Puako Petroglyph Archeological Preserve - Attraction type: Historic Archeological site

Punaluu Beach Park – This beach features black sand and is surrounded by coconut trees, considered by some tobe one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Attraction type: Beach park

Pu'uhonua Ohonaunau National Historic Park – Lear about Hawaiian native live in the 1800's at this historic park. A religious site containing the Puuhonua, a sacred place of refuge as well as other temples. Attraction type: National park

Puukohola Heiau - King Kamehameha built this stone temple in 1719. Attraction type: Religious site

Rainbow Falls, Hilo - Attraction type: Waterfall

Rainbow Falls, Kailua-Kona - Attraction type: Waterfall

Saddle Road, Kailua-Kona - This scenic drive requires drivers to negotiate blind turns, rough surface and single-lane bridges built in the 1940's. Attraction type: Street; Scenic drive

South Point – The southern most point of the big island of Hawaii. Attraction type: Landmark

Spencer Beach Park, Kamuela - Attraction type: Beach

The Original King Kamehameha Statue, Kapaau - Attraction type: Statue

The Puako Petroglyphs – Historic site containing petroglyphs of men and animals. Attraction type: Historic walking area

Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf Club – Two challenging 18-hole golf courses can be found at this resort - the Beach Course and the Kings' Course. Attraction type: Golf course

Waikoloa Village Golf Course – The course is located at an elevation of 1,000 feet and is a par 72. Attraction type: Golf course

Waipio Valley – Scenic valley containing waterfalls and very high cliffs. Attraction type: Valley

White Sand Beach, Kailua-Kona – Popular beach featuring good surf and white sand. Attraction type: Beach

World Botanical Gardens, Inc. - Attraction type: Garden
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Don’t have the time to read a complete Big Island tourist information book? This free Big Island activity guide contains a select listing of fun things to do in Big Island. Not every activity may be right for you, but we're pretty sure that you will be able to find Big Island activities that will appeal to each member of your family. In fact, there are so many Big Island activities and things to do in Big Island Hawaii, that you won’t be able to do them all in one visit. Book your Big Island activities ahead of time to be assured of space on the Big Island tours or activity of your choice. Not all activities in Big Island have to cost you money. We tried to include information on free things to do in Big Island as well as inexpensive Big Island activities. The hiking trails in Big Island are beautiful and best of all free. There are several hiking trails in Big Island and each one is unique. There are enough Big Island activities and attractions to keep even the most active Big Island visitor busy.

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