- Our list of the best things to do in Papaikou, Hawaii, features the top 70 nearby activities — including 36 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Papaikou, HI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Papaikou, HI , followed by 67 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hilo, Pahoa, Hakalau, Volcano, Kailua-Kona, Honomu, Keaau, Laupahoehoe, Wailea, Kurtistown and Mountain View
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Experience two of the planet's largest active volcanoes with an expert guide from Hawaii Volcano Tours. The company offers tours of Volcano National Park, including stops at Mauna Loa and Mount Kilauea, the steam vents, ancient stone glyphs and other must-see park areas.
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Visitors have a few options available when touring the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, whether they desire to drive, hike, or even bike the terrain. Ranger programs and other services are available at the visitor centers.
27.8 Miles
Situated in the aptly-named town of Volcanoes, Hawaii, the Volcano Golf & Country Club is an exotic paradise. It contains the world's only golf course on the rim of an active volcano. The Club also features a delightful restaurant.
28.4 Miles
Located at the apex of Highway 240, the Waipi'o Valley Lookout offers an unparalleled view of the entire valley and surrounding areas. The lookout is only accessible on foot or with an ATV because the access road is extremely steep.
28.5 Miles
An inland park, the Kalopa State Recreation Area is located in a well-forested area. The park offers picnic areas, a lodge, a camping area and hiking trails on its 100 acre preserve.
28.7 Miles
Located on Crater Rim, the Jaggar Museum is an interpretive volcanology museum. Its holdings include safety gear, photographs, vintage tools and scientific displays that demonstrate what volcanos are and why they erupt.
28.7 Miles
Home to the HICCUP Circus and the Seaview School, the SPACE Performing Arts Center offers classes for both adults and children. The hands-on learning environment provides a chance to interact with others while taking part in recreational activities.
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Situated within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Thurston Lava Tube, also known as Nahuku, is a 500 year old lava cave. Visitors can walk through the cave which is conveniently lit with electric lighting.
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P.O. Box 1251, Volcano, HI 96785
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Volcano Discovery Hawaii gives private volcano tours on the Big Island. The tours of craters and lava can last from a few hours, to an entire day, and include a private guide.
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Knicknamed the 'hot pond,' the Big Island's Ahalanui Park is most famous for its large hot spring. Swimming is permitted throughout the year. Portable toilets, grills and lifeguiard services are available.