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Within an hour's drive on The Big Island:

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. 
Orchids  

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.

Waipio Valley on the North side of the island is a historic site for ancient Hawaiians. Waipio Valley

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

Hilo Flower Market 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 Rain Forest 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:  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
    Volcano Art Center - http://www.bishop.hawaii.org/vac/home.html
    Boiling Pots - Terrific site to view, especially after heavy rains!
    Panaewa Rain Forest Zoo - Free! 9am-4pm Come see our Tiger!
    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 - All your dive needs in downtown Hilo
    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 Turthes! 
    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!
    Volcano Winery - http://www.volcanowinery.com
    Kilauea Kreations - Specialty in Hawaiian Quilt Supplies and Much Much More!
    Winkler Wood Products - http://www.interpac.net/~winkler
    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
    For The Birds - The Everything Store for Birders! 
    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 - THE Place to Stop for Roadside Volcano Viewing!
    Lapahoehoe Point Memorial Park - Camping permit required
    Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Island & Volcano Tours
    Isaac Hale Beach Park - Camping permit required
    Panaewa Equestrian Center - Rodeos, Dressage
    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

    For Islandwide information visit the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau online.

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