20 Best Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii Visual Story

Introduction This guide covers the best things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii, from... See all Things to Do

Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

THING TO DO 1 One of the most popular attractions on Big Island, Hawaii, is the Hawaii Volcanoes National... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 2 Located in Kona on the west side of Big Island is the Kona Coffee Farm... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 3 Another of the amazing things to see on the Big Island is Papakolea Beach, also... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 4 Hawaii is full of beautiful plants and trees, and you can see an array of... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 5 There are a few black sand beaches in Hawaii, but Punaluu Black Sand Beach is... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 6 Surfing is one of the most popular sports in Hawaii, and learning how to surf... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 7 Akaka Falls State Park is found about 11 miles north of Hilo and features an... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 8 One of the best activities on the Big Island is whale watching. The prime time... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 9 The waters around Big Island are home to many manta rays. Snorkeling with these creatures... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 10 The Captain Cook Monument is a major landmark in Kailua-Kona. There are lots of ways... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 11 One more of many incredible places to see in Big Island, Hawaii, is Rainbow Falls... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 12 Treating yourself to a luxurious dinner cruise is a must when on Big Island! The... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 13 Big Island is home to active volcanoes, and seeing these geological features when in the... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 14 Ziplining is one of many fun outdoor activities to try on Big Island. The Nine... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 15 One of Big Island's dormant volcanoes is the Mauna Kea Volcano. You can venture up... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 16 One of the fun things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii, for those that... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 17 Exploring the Hilo Farmers Market is an ideal way to learn more about the area... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 18 If you love the beach, one of the can't-miss places to visit on the Big... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 19 A luau is a traditional Hawaiian celebration, and attending one on Big Island is highly... See all Things to Do

THING TO DO 20 Diving and snorkeling are great ways to see underwater life on Big Island. But another... See all Things to Do

Conclusion Hawaii's Big Island is an incredible travel destination. You can discover a range of things... See all Things to Do

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