The Big Island

The Big Island

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Explore the beauty of Hawaii’s Big Island with a road trip to see its most famous sights, villages, and landmarks. This road trip winds around the island’s picturesque landscape where you’ll see everything from pristine beaches to active volcanoes. Venture to where Hawaiian Royalty called their home and the rich history preserved on the island.

The Big Island
Kailua Kona

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Kailua Kona

Kailua Kona

Former Royal vacation destination and historial town

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Mokuaikaua Church

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Mokuaikaua Church

Mokuaikaua Church

Hawaii’s first Christian church

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Hulihee Palace

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Hulihee Palace

Hulihee Palace

Museum in former Hawaiian royalty vacation home

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Ahuena Heiau

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Ahuena Heiau

Ahuena Heiau

Reconstructed temple honoring the God of Fertility

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Kona Coffee Living History Farm

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Kona Coffee Living History Farm

Kona Coffee Living History Farm

Coffee farm tours and taste testing

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Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

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Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Site of where the first Europeans arrived in Hawaii

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Coffee Shack

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Coffee Shack

Cafe with panoramic coastline views

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Coffee Shack
St Benedict's Painted Church

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St Benedict's Painted Church

Historic church known for its decorative ceiling paintings

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Puuhonua O Honaunau Park

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Puuhonua O Honaunau Park

Heritage park preserving ancient, royal, and sacred sites

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Naalehu

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Naalehu

Southernmost community in the US

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Home to two active volcanoes with hiking trails

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Mauna Kea

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Mauna Kea

Tallest peak on the Big Island

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Akaka Falls State Park

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Akaka Falls State Park

Akaka Falls State Park

Hawaiian rainforest with 442-ft waterfall

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Waipi'o Valley

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Waipi'o Valley

Waipi'o Valley

Scenic overlook and black sand beach

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Parker Ranch Museum

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Parker Ranch Museum

Historical ranch owned by John Parker

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Hawi

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Hawi

Home to historical sugar cane plantations

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Puukohola National Historic Park

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Puukohola National Historic Park

Ruins of last ancient Hawaiian temple

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