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.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Parks · Volcano
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Parks · Kailua-Kona
Kalopa Native Forest State Park
Parks · Honokaa
Lava Tree State Monument
Parks · Pahoa
Mauna Kea State Recreation Area
Parks · Waimea
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
Parks · Kailua-Kona
Wailoa River State Park
Parks · Hilo
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.