Low Cost Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii

Low Cost Things to do on the Big Island

Most activities cost under $10

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Puu Honua O Honaunau
South Kona
This park used to be the City of Refuge for Hawaiians who had broken a law or kapu. It is well maintained as a historical village.

Hulihee Palace and Museum
Downtown Kailua-Kona
Large and elegant summer home of royalty - now maintained as a museum.

Ellison Onizuka Space Center
Kailua-Kona (Keahole) airport
Ellison Onizuka was a hawaii local who was killed on the space shuttle Challenger. This center is to commemorate him and the others, and to "reach out to children and adults to further their understanding of Science and Space through interactive displays and experiences".

Lyman Museum
276 Haili st., Hilo
This large house built by missionaries features many artifacts of the times and frequent special exhibits.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Highway 11 near the 29 mile marker
Home of the most active volcano on earth, Kilauea. Many other attractions such as different ecosystems, the Jaggar museum, and the Thurston Lava tube.

Nani Mau Gardens
Makalika St., Panaewa, near Hilo
mutiple gardens and flowers, and a lily pond.

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens Onomea Scenic Route
More than 2000 species of plant, also waterfalls, a beach, tropical birds. Very large, pretty estate.

Kula Kai Caverns Onomea Scenic Route
Walking tour of lava tube caves.

Parker Ranch
Waimea
Parker Ranch is the largest cattle ranch in Hawaii, and something like the third largest in the U.S. It is home to the paniolo, the hawaiian cowboy, and has a variety of visitors attractions - some free, some for a small fee.

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