Why Visit Volcano, Hawaii?

    Volcano, at the doorstep to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (the largest single attraction in the islands), is your central location for touring East Hawaii. Spend several days in the Park exploring numerous craters, lava viewing and miles of scenic hiking trails. 

    Volcano Village has much to offer - beautiful botanical gardens for those who wish to view an exquisite array of colorful orchids, exotic flowers and anthuriums; an 18 hole golf course; a local winery; art galleries; farmer's market on Sundays; gift shops; restaurants, just to list a few.   There are many things to do and places to see, all within an hour's drive.

    A short trip to the Southern most tip of the island (and the United States) takes you past old sugar cane towns to black and green sand beaches. 

    A trip to the Eastern most point of the island takes you to Pahoa.   Beyond Pahoa you can explore spatter cones, tide pools, hot ponds, and lava trees while driving down one of the most beautiful roads in the islands.

    Tour historic Hilo and discover all those hidden treasures in town; Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory; Nani Mau Gardens with it's tropical paradise of botanicals; Panaewa Rainforest Zoo; Lyman Mission House Museum; Hilo Bay Front's too numerous to list gift shops, boutiques and stores and the sure to please Farmer's Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings starting at 6am.
     

  • A 15 minute drive North of Hilo will take you to Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, the Boiling Pots, Kaumana Caves and Hilo Tropical Botanical Gardens off the 4 Mile Scenic Route.  

 

  • Travel to the observatories at the summit of Mauna Kea and experience a panoramic view of the island. 
  • A journey around the island can take in the City of Refuge, a coffee plantation tour and all the  sights in Kona.
  • Other locations of interest within an hour's drive from either Aloha Place- Inn of Volcano or Guest House at Pali Uli
Hawaiian Vanilla * - 808-776-1771 www.hawaiianvanilla.com

Imiloa - Astronomy Center of Hawaii www.ililoahawaii.org

Volcano Golf and Country Club - 808-967-7331 
Hilo Municipal Golf Course - 808-959-7711, call ahead for T Times 
Liliuokalani Gardens  - Firework Displays January 1 and July 4 
Akatsuka Orchids - Free Garden Display Open 8:30am-5pm 808-967-8234 Closed Most Holidays
Lava Tree State Park
Coconut Island - Great Place to Swim and Picnic!
Hilo Shopping Center - Shopping and then some!
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Park Open 24 Hours!
Rainbow Falls
Kaumana Caves
Lyman Museum and Mission House - 276 Haili St, Hilo - Admission Fee - 9am-4:30pm www.lymanmuseum.org
Volcano Art Center - http://www.volcanoartcenter.org
Boiling Pots - Terrific site to view, especially after heavy rains!
Panaewa Rain Forest Zoo - Free! 9am-4pm Come see our Tiger! www.hilozoo.com
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - http://www.maunaloa.com
Hilo Hattie's - Your One Stop Shopping for Aloha! - http://www.hilohattie.com
Prince Kuhio Plaza - Shop, shop til you drop!
Borders and Books - Books, Books and More Books And Enjoy the Cafe!
Walmart
Nani Mau Gardens - http://www.nanimau.com
University of Hawaii at Hilo - http://www.UHH.Hawaii.edu
Keaau Shopping Center
Wailoa Art Center - 9am-4:30pm MTTF, 12-6pm Wed, closed weekends
Nautilus Dive Center - http://www.downdownhilo.com/nautilus
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - http://www.htbg.com
Bird Watching - Experience magnificent rare native species!
Silk Road Gallery * - 808-85-7474
Gallery of Great Things * - 808-885-7706 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 10-4 Sun 
Waipio Valley * - with Breathtaking Views! 
Big Island Candies - Free Samples 8:30am-5pm daily
Mauna Kea Galleries 
Planet Ocean - http://www.hawaiidive.com
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach - Sun and Swim with Sea Turtles! 
Naalehu Fruit Stand - Stop by for Lunch on your way to South Point! 
Akebono Theater - 808-965-9943 Old Movies, doors open 7:15pm
Movies - Prince Kuhio / Waiakea Theaters / Kress CinemasMovies! Movies! Movies!
Thomas A. Jaggar Museum - 808-985-6000 daily 8:30am-5pm
Thurston Lava Tube - Exciting Underground 15 Minute Walk! 
Isaac Hale Beach Park - Camping permit required
Onomea Bay - Take the Scenic Drive to Explore this Wonderful Site!
Hilo Bike Hub - http://www.gtesupersite.com/hilobikehub
Volcano Winery - http://www.volcanowinery.com
Kilauea Kreations - Specialty in Hawaiian Quilt Supplies and Much Much More!
Dan de Luz Bowl Turner - 808-885-5856 9am-5pm Mon-Sat
Punalu'u Bake Shop - 808-929-7343 8:30am-5pm daily
Kama'aina woods * - 808-775-7722 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, Please call in advance
Historical Honoka'a * - Wonderful Old Western-line Town
 Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-http://www.volcanoseminars.org
Hawaiian Flower Gardens Nursery - 808-968-8255 9:30am-4pm Daily
Kalopa Park * - Camping permit required
Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center - http://www.fukubonsai.com
Safari Helicopters - http://www.safariair.com
Hirano Store - THEE Place to Stop for Roadside Volcano Viewing!
Lapahoehoe Point Memorial Park - Camping permit required
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - http://www.bluehawaii.com
Isaac Hale Beach Park - Camping permit required
Panaewa Equestrian Center - Rodeos, Quarter Horse Shows, Team Sorting, Dressage/Jumping
Basically Books - 808-961-0144  8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9-5 Sat
Upcountry Connection Art Gallery * - 808-885-0623 9am-5:30pm daily
Kona Coast Cycling Tours - http://www.cyclekona.com
Flum'in da Ditch - http://www.kohalakayaks.com
Mauna Kea Mountain Bikes - http://www.bikehawaii.com/maunakea
Whale Watch Captain Dan McSweeney- http://www.ilovewhales.com

* These locations are in excess of 1 hour's drive.

For Island wide information visit the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau online.

Alternative-Hawaii: Your Guide to the Path Less Traveled http://alternative-hawaii.com

 
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