On the road
Rent a car for flexibility and ease, and book before you arrive. There are also guided tours of every type from bus tours and taxis to private limos. Circling the Island will reveal the eight Heritage Sites of Hawaii, special "must see" places that provide significant historical, cultural and environmental contributions to the state.
Heritage Sites of Hawaii
1. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Hawaii's most popular attractions.
2. Akaka Falls State Park
A self-guided walk features two amazing waterfalls, 'Akaka Falls (442 feet) and Kahuna Falls (100 feet).
3. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Learn about life in early Hawaii by viewing fishponds, ki'i pohaku (petroglyphs and heiau (temples).
4. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
This is where the first westerner, Captain James Cook first set foot on the Island of Hawaii in 1779. He died here just a year later. A monument stands here in his name.
5. Lapakahi State Historical Park
Take a self-guided and explore traditional Hawaiian lifestyles.
6.Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
A 180-acre park that was once the site of royal grounds and was a place of refuge for Hawaiian lawbrakers.
7. Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historical Site
This site features one of the largest heiau (temple) built in Hawaii.
8. Hulihee Palace
A favorite retreat of Hawaiian royalty. Exquisite koa furniture, Hawaiian artifacts and personal memorabilia of the royal family offer touching glimpses of Hawaii's yesteryear.
