The places worth a stop.
Natural and cultural landmarks across Big Island of Hawaii — falls, beaches, viewpoints, parks. Free to visit unless noted, with the nearby tours that bring each one to life.
All attractions· 11 places
Anna Ranch Heritage Center
Discover Hawaii's paniolo (cowboy) heritage at this restored 1800s ranch home in Waimea. Guided tours reveal authentic Hawaiian ranching …
Big Island Candies
Iconic Hilo confectionery and factory store known for macadamia nut shortbread cookies. Free factory tours let visitors watch candy-makin…
East Hawaii Cultural Center
Big Island's premier community arts hub housed in a historic 1932 police station in downtown Hilo. Features rotating exhibitions of local…
Greenwell Cultural Heritage Garden
A 12-acre living museum preserving four generations of Hawaiian agricultural history in Kealakekua. Walk heritage coffee groves, sample t…
Holualoa Village
Charming upcountry art village above Kailua-Kona at 1,400 feet elevation. Coffee farms, artist studios, and galleries line the single mai…
Hulihe'e Palace Cultural
One of only two royal palaces on American soil, Hulihe'e Palace offers intimate glimpses into 19th-century Hawaiian royalty through origi…
Kamehameha Birth Site
Sacred site where King Kamehameha I was born around 1758
Lapakahi State Historical Park
Ruins of an ancient Hawaiian fishing village on the North Kohala coast
Mo'okini Heiau
One of Hawaii's oldest and most sacred temples, dating to 480 AD
Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve
Hawaii's largest concentration of ancient petroglyphs — over 3,000 rock carvings
Waikoloa Petroglyph Field
Accessible petroglyph trail at Kings' Shops in Waikoloa