Big Island

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 learn about the rich history preserved on the island.

Big Island
Kailua Kona

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Kailua Kona

Former Royal vacation destination and historial town

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Mokuaikaua Church

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Mokuaikaua Church

Hawaii’s first Christian church

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Mokuaikaua Church

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Hulihee Palace

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Hulihee Palace

Museum in former Hawaiian royalty vacation home

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Ahuena Heiau

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Ahuena Heiau

Reconstructed temple honoring the God of Fertility

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13 mi • 21 min

Kona Coffee Living History Farm

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Kona Coffee Living History Farm

Coffee farm tours and taste testing

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Kona Coffee Living History Farm

4 mi • 17 min

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

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Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Site of where the first Europeans arrived in Hawaii

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5 mi • 17 min

Coffee Shack

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Coffee Shack

Cafe with panoramic coastline views

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Coffee Shack

2 mi • 4 min

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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St Benedict's Painted Church

2 mi • 7 min

Puuhonua O Honaunau Park

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Puuhonua O Honaunau Park

Puuhonua O Honaunau Park

Heritage park preserving ancient, royal, and sacred sites

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43 mi • 1 h 7 min

Naalehu

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Naalehu

Southernmost community in the US

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7 mi • 13 min

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Home to two active volcanoes with hiking trails

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111 mi • 2 h 53 min

Mauna Kea

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Mauna Kea

Tallest peak on the Big Island

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58 mi • 1 h 50 min

Akaka Falls State Park

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Akaka Falls State Park

Hawaiian rainforest with 442-ft waterfall

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Akaka Falls State Park

45 mi • 1 h 38 min

Waipi'o Valley

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Waipi'o Valley

Scenic overlook and black sand beach

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23 mi • 45 min

Parker Ranch Museum

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Parker Ranch Museum

Historical ranch owned by John Parker

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21 mi • 37 min

Hawi

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17 mi • 22 min

Puukohola National Historic Park

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Puukohola National Historic Park

Puukohola National Historic Park

Ruins of last ancient Hawaiian temple

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