- The list below includes 38 free or cheap things to do in or near Hakalau, Hawaii, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Ziplines, Beaches, Botanical Gardens and Art Gallery.
- From Hakalau Beach to Botanical World Adventures, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hakalau and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hilo, Honokaa, Honomu and Laupahoehoe.
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Ziplines grant bird’s-eye views accompanied by stroll through wondrous gardens or segway tours trek through untouched rainforest
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36237 Mamalahoa Highway, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
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The volunteer-run Laupahoehoe Train Museum is open from Thursday to Sunday, and special appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Groups must make advance reservations. This is a fascinating museum for all interested in the history of rail travel in the United States.
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Laupahoehoe Point exit off Hwy. 19, Laupahoehoe, HI
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Named for Laupahoehoe, where it is located, Laupahoehoe Beach Park is a coastal area popular with hikers and picnickers. It offers terrific views of the water, especially its many tide pools.
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When you are on the Big Island, take the time to go where the locals choose to ride the waves, Honoli'i Beach Park. Stretch out in the grassy areas and watch the surfers or hunt for interesting rocks, this is a peaceful, happy beach area or all to enjoy.
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If you are looking for a place to go snorkeling, Keaukaha Beach Park, should be your first choice. The lava rock formations create pools of water where the sea turtles hang out, and there are grassy areas for a family picnic.
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The Pacific Tsunami Museum is housed in one of the few buildings which resisted the tsunami in 1946. It has a collection of photos and survival stories, as well as an interactive map of the 1946 tsunami.
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Mauna Loa Observatory is a working atmospheric research facility that has been collecting climate related data since 1950. Tours are by appointment and only on selected days, visitors to this remote site will enjoy the stunning views on the drive up the mountain.
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Covering 28 acres, the Coconut Island was made famous by the show Gilligan's Island. It has now the only laboratory built on a coral reef in America, and it is a part of the University of Hawaii.
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308 Kamehameha Ave, Suite 109, Hilo, HI 96720
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Featuring educational exhibits detailing the ecological history of the region, Mokupapapa Discovery Center offers visitors aquariums filled with native sea life. The center features displays with life sized animal models like seals, sharks, and more.
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During the golden years for American movie theaters, the Palace Theater in Hilo, opened in 1925 to an excited public. Known for its excellent, natural acoustics, today the venue hosts live shows, entertainment, and movies.
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The Rainbow Falls is a 80 foot-long drop, and gets its name from the rainbows formed by the mist in the morning.