Hawaiʻi Island attractions & cultural sites

Lyman Museum & Mission House

A Hilo museum pairing island geology and natural history with Hawaiian culture, local communities, and a historic 1839 mission house.

ʻImiloa Astronomy Center

Exhibits connect Hawaiian wayfinding and language with modern astronomy and the exploration of the universe.

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

A powerful coastal landscape of royal grounds, reconstructed structures, fishponds, and a place of refuge protected by the National Park Service.

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

The massive heiau built by Kamehameha I stands within a cultural landscape tied to the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaiʻi Tropical Botanical Garden

A tropical garden stop on the Hāmākua coast, with paths through a lush valley toward the ocean.

Access notice needs checking before travel; reviewed September 21, 2026.

Huliheʻe Palace

A historic royal residence on Aliʻi Drive, cared for by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi.

Source reviewed September 21, 2026; confirm current availability.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

National park centered on Hawaiʻi's volcanic landscapes and cultural history.

Kona Surf Company

Kona surf school offering group and private lessons with local pros and lifeguards; board, leash and rash guard are included.

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)