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Kailua Pier |
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Ali`i Dr Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona 96740
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Distance:
~24.98 mi * |
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Description:
KONA COAST. A great launching point for sightseeing and fishing excursions, this pier is always a-bustle. On one day, an excited crowd may gather to see the weigh-in for a lucky angler's enormous marlin. On another, folks may witness the frenzy that takes place as more than 1500 world-class competitors await the sounding of the gun for the first leg of the Ironman Triathlon. Of course, there's much more to do. Fishing tackle can be rented by landlubbers wary of getting too far from terra firma. Plus, sunsets are nothing short of spectacular – rumor has it that the end of the pier has heard more than its share of marriage proposals. |
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Banyan Drive |
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93 Banyan Dr Hawai'i Naniloa Resort, Hilo 96720
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Distance:
~53.88 mi * |
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Description:
HILO. Scenic Banyan Drive, which loops around Hilo Bay's Waiakea Peninsula, is named for the 50-plus trees that line it. The ground roots of these eerie hardwood trees extend like gothic snakes across the sand, and long, spindly aerial roots dangle from overhead, giving the banyans a cage-like appearance. The trees were planted by celebrities like Amelia Earhart, F.D.R., and Fannie Hurst, and most of them date to the 1930s. |
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Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs |
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Chain of Craters Rd Mile Marker 16, Volcano 96785 • 808-985-6000
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Distance:
~54.11 mi * |
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Description:
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. This fascinating area of Volcanoes National Park preserves images left by people from centuries past. At the Pu'u Loa turn-off, you won't need to venture far from your car before spotting age-old images representing native people's everyday lives – boats, dancers, fishers, animals, and tools (spears, paddles, poi pounders, and fish hooks) – etched into the hard, black lava. Have care: these images have endured for thousands of years, so avoid walking across them or touching them in any way. |
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Volcano Village |
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(Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) |
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Haunani Rd at Old Volcano Rd, Volcano 96785
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Distance:
~54.11 mi * |
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Description:
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. Before Tom Selleck, Jack Lord, Elvis, and ultra-modern resort hotels, the Big Island's top attraction was Mauna Loa, which has captivated tourists since the 19th century. In order to accommodate the often well-to-do volcano watchers, locals constructed a large grass hut near the rim of Kilauea Crater and gave guests the royal treatment, Hawaiian-style. And so was born Hawaii's first resort, the famous Volcano House, which continues to pamper guests to this day. The "town" of Volcano has grown a bit since its humble beginnings and now features a handful of restaurants, a few souvenir shops, two general stores, and a post office. |
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Waipi'o Valley |
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Hwy 240, Waipio 96782
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Distance:
~167.53 mi * |
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Description:
WAIPIO. The Big Island version of the Valley of the Kings, Waipi'o has long maintained a special place in the hearts of locals. Steeped in legend, the deep, narrow valley stretches some 5-plus miles, flanked on either side by towering rock walls. The valley floor is a lush tapestry of tropical flora, and guava, red banana, and taro hide a multitude of natural treasures, like tranquil freshwater streams and waterfalls. Tourists are discouraged from taking cars into the valley. A good alternative, though, is Waipi'o Valley Shuttle (808-775-7121), which offers narrated, 4-wheel drive tours. Visitors not wanting to take the 90-minute trip can experience the valley's beauty from the overlook. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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