Attractions in Big Island, Hawaii

Historic Sites & Monuments

Kona Coffee Living History Farm 808-323-2006
81-6551 Mamalahoa Highway, Big Island, HI 96750
Located in Kealakekua
Preserved and restored by the Kona Historical Society, this national award-winning seven acre working coffee farm is listed on both the State of Hawaii and the National... more info map
Puukohola Heiau 808-882-7218
62-3601 Kawaihae Road, Big Island, HI 96743
Located in Kawaihae
This historic temple is listed as both a Historic Landmark and a National Historic Site and was constructed by Kamehameha I to incur the favor of the war god... more info

Kona Historical Society Museum 808-323-3222
P.O. Box 398, Captain Cook, HILocated in the Old Greenwell Store which was established in 1875 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this museum contains over 40,000 photographs,... more info
Laupahoehoe Train Museum 808-962-6300
36-2377 Mamamalahoa Highway, Big Island, HI 96764
Located in Laupahoehoe
This small museum is located in an old railway employee home and is dedicated to preserving the history of the Hilo Railroad which began in 1899 and lasted until 1946. ... more info

Mount Kilauea
The world's most active volcano has been continually erupting since January 3, 1983. more info map
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park 808-328-2326
P.O. Box 129, Big Island, HI 96726
Located in Honaunau
This 180 acre national historic park was established in 1961 and was once a place of refuge and healing for Kapu breakers, criminals, and prisoners of war who escaped... more info

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden 808-964-5233
27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hilo, HI 96781
Located 8.5 Miles North of Hilo off Highway 19
Acclaimed by visitors to be one of the most beautiful areas in Hawaii, this spectacular nature preserve and sanctuary is nestled beside Onomea Bay on the Hamakua Coast. ... more info
Waterfalls Rainforest & Gardens 808-963-5427
P.O. Box 411, Big Island, HI 96728
Located on Highway 19 in Honomu
The largest botanical gardens in Hawaii, there are over 5,000 species of plants located in these spectacular gardens and visitors are given a map of the gardens where... more info

Captain Dan McSweeney's Whale Watching Adventures 808-322-0028
P.O. Box Box 139, Big Island, HI 96725
Located at Honokohau Harbor
This tour company offers whale watching trips to find migratory humpbacks that are only seen from December through April plus offers tours where you will see six other... more info
Kapohokine Hawaii Adventure Tours
28-1177 Old Railroad Way, Pepeekeo, HI 96783
Kapohokine Adventures offers volcano and helicopter tours of the Big Island of Hawaii. Tours depart from Hilo, Kona, and Waikoloa daily. more info map
Safari Helicopters 808-969-1259
Commuter Terminal, Hilo Airport
Take a tour in one of these air-conditioned helicopters with panoramic viewing. more info
Top of Waipio 808-775-1007
P.O. Box 5045, Big Island, HI 96727
Located on Highway 240 in Kukuihaele
This adventure company offers an array of activities including hiking tours, horseback riding, 4X4 and ATV tours, and historic tours in and around the pristine area of... more info
Volcano Heli-Tours 808-967-7578
P.O. Box 626, Volcano, HIThe only helicopter company that departs from the volcano area, this helicopter company offers scenic tours that take you over the lava lake and to the ocean. ... more info