Big Island attractions
The free and self-guided sights across Big Island of Hawaii: waterfalls, beaches, parks, valleys and viewpoints. No booking needed, just what to know before you go and the tours worth pairing nearby.
"Which waterfalls are worth it near Hilo?"Gardens· 7 places
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden
Gardens · Papaikou · $25/adult
Liliuokalani Gardens
Gardens · Hilo
Nani Mau Gardens
Gardens · Hilo · $10/adult
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
Gardens · Hilo
Royal Botanical Garden of Hilo
Gardens · Hilo
Sadie Seymour Botanical Park
Gardens · Kailua-Kona
World Botanical Gardens
Gardens · Hakalau · $22/adult
Attractions vs. tours: what is the difference?
Attractions are the island's free or self-guided sights: pull over, walk in, usually no reservation. Many pair beautifully with a booked activity nearby, so each attraction page lists hours, access notes and the tours worth adding around it. Tell the concierge which sights you do not want to miss and it threads them into your week between the bookable highlights.