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Hawaiian Islands - Big Island
Big Island of Hawaii Attractions

Fun Things To Do
The Big Island is famous for its black sandy beaches, active volcanoes, majestic mountains, tropical rainforests, magnificent waterfalls, dramatic landscapes, scuba-diving, fun water sports, championship golf...and more.

Big Island Attractions
Some of the island's most popular points of interest include:

- Akaka Falls (Highest in Hawaii)
- Black Sand Beaches
- Honokaa
("Macadamia Nut Capital of the World")
- Kahalu'u Beach Park
- Kilauea
(world's most active volcano)
- Kailua-Kona Town
- Kohala Coast
- Mauna Kea Mountain
(island's tallest "dormant" volcano)
- Mauna Loa Mountains
- Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
- Waimea
- Waipio Valley
- Volcanoes National Park

Outdoor Activities
Outdoor recreational activities include volcano adventures, sailing trips, hiking, golf, helicopter rides, submarine tours, whale-watching...and more!

Fun Water Sports
Enjoy scuba-diving, river-rafting, sailing and snorkeling.

Hawaiian Luau
During your visit to Hawaii, be sure to go to an Hawaiian Luau — even better if it's overlooking the beach, at night, under the stars.

Enjoy fun family entertainment — festive island music, Hawaiian Hula dancers, Fire Knife dancing and more. Feast on a delicious buffet of traditional Hawaiian cuisine — Kalua Pig, (slow-cooked whole in an imu, a large pit dug in the ground), poi, sweet potatoes, salmon, chicken and long rice, salad, a variety of fresh fruits, Hawaiian specialties and tropical cocktails (Mai Tai's are an island favorite).

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