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Big Island of Hawaii Sights
Location: Kona
The steeple of the Mokuaikaua Church reaches toward heaven amid the tourist shops and restaurants on Ali'i Drive, a testament to the industriousness and belief of Hawai'i's first Christian missionaries. Construction of the church began in 1820 with the blessing of King Liholiho, the late King Kamehameha's son and was completed in 1837. After his father's death and before the missionaries' arrival, Liholiho had abolished the strict kapu system and was dismantling the old temples.
Having already been familiar with Christianity, which was originally brought to the islands in the 1700s with Capt. James Cook, the Hawaiian people were open to learning about the faith.
The steeple of the Mokuaikaua Church reaches toward heaven amid the tourist shops and restaurants on Ali'i Drive, a testament to the industriousness and belief of Hawai'i's first Christian missionaries. Construction of the church began in 1820 with the blessing of King Liholiho, the late King Kamehameha's son and was completed in 1837. After his father's death and before the missionaries' arrival, Liholiho had abolished the strict kapu system and was dismantling the old temples.
Having already been familiar with Christianity, which was originally brought to the islands in the 1700s with Capt. James Cook, the Hawaiian people were open to learning about the faith.
Location: Hilo Town
Banyan Tree Drive is composed of a canopy of banyan trees outlining the Waiakea Peninsula. The Hilo Parks commission began lining the entire drive with banyan trees in 1933, most have plaques denoting which celebrity planted them and when. The penisula features hotels lining the ocean and a golf course in the center. Walking, jogging, and biking are enjoyable to view the banyan trees. It is within walking distance to Liliuokalani Gardens and Coconut Island.
Banyan Tree Drive is composed of a canopy of banyan trees outlining the Waiakea Peninsula. The Hilo Parks commission began lining the entire drive with banyan trees in 1933, most have plaques denoting which celebrity planted them and when. The penisula features hotels lining the ocean and a golf course in the center. Walking, jogging, and biking are enjoyable to view the banyan trees. It is within walking distance to Liliuokalani Gardens and Coconut Island.
Location: Hilo Town
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Plantation invites visitors to witness the growing, harvesting and processing of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts into many Mauna Loa products. Hundreds of rows of macadamia nut trees line Macadamia Road leading to the visitor center and processing plant. Mauna Loa harvests some 35 million pounds of macadamia nuts a year for use in cooking, making confections, and for sale to the public at visitor centers and stores throughout Hawai`i and internationally.
The mature macadamia nut trees create wonderful shade with their dark green foliage and white, raceme blossoms in Winter and Spring. The main harvest is in Summer and Fall.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Plantation invites visitors to witness the growing, harvesting and processing of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts into many Mauna Loa products. Hundreds of rows of macadamia nut trees line Macadamia Road leading to the visitor center and processing plant. Mauna Loa harvests some 35 million pounds of macadamia nuts a year for use in cooking, making confections, and for sale to the public at visitor centers and stores throughout Hawai`i and internationally.
The mature macadamia nut trees create wonderful shade with their dark green foliage and white, raceme blossoms in Winter and Spring. The main harvest is in Summer and Fall.
Location: Hilo Town
The Panaewa Zoo is the only United States zoo situated in a rainforest, featuring animals native to the rainforest. It recently celebrated it's 25th anniversary, enriching the lives of both the aniamls and also the visitors.
In 2002 The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo hosted over 138,000 visitors, averaging nearly 11,000 free visits each month. The Zoo is heavily supported by it's large volunteer staff and by donations. One new attraction will be a Primadome, to house primates in a non traditional setting. A fun, family friendly zoo, you may see a birthday party going on in the pavilion.
The Zoo is also known for it lush tropical vegetation including orchids, rhododendrons, and water lilies.
The Equestrian Center features horse activities such as rodeos, racing, dressage, and stall rentals.
The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is open every day at no charge from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tiger feeding is daily at 3:30 p.m. Closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
The Panaewa Zoo is the only United States zoo situated in a rainforest, featuring animals native to the rainforest. It recently celebrated it's 25th anniversary, enriching the lives of both the aniamls and also the visitors.
In 2002 The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo hosted over 138,000 visitors, averaging nearly 11,000 free visits each month. The Zoo is heavily supported by it's large volunteer staff and by donations. One new attraction will be a Primadome, to house primates in a non traditional setting. A fun, family friendly zoo, you may see a birthday party going on in the pavilion.
The Zoo is also known for it lush tropical vegetation including orchids, rhododendrons, and water lilies.
The Equestrian Center features horse activities such as rodeos, racing, dressage, and stall rentals.
The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is open every day at no charge from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tiger feeding is daily at 3:30 p.m. Closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
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