Hawaii's Big Island Attractions & Entertainment Links
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden popular
Acclaimed the most beautiful area in Hawaii, this garden will provide a wedding to remember or a hike among rare tropical plants labeled with name and origin. A photographers and nature lovers paradise.
http://www.hawaiigarden.com
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo popular
The Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, located in Hilo is the only tropical rainforest zoo in the United States.
http://www.hilozoo.com
Copper Bar Lounge
Sunset cocktails on the Terrace, nightly entertainment with hula dancer on the Promenade Level of Laurance Rockefeller's resort offering legendary Aloha since 1965.
http://www.maunakeabeachhotel.com
Dolphin Quest
Dolphin Quest offers fun, interactive dolphin encounters to the public on Hawaii's Big Island at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Call us or visit our Web site to make a reservation today!
http://www.dolphinquest.org
East West Fine Arts Gallery, Inc.
Fine Arts Gallery - Originals, Limited Editions, Koa wood.
http://www.eastwestfinearts.com
Green Point Nurseries, Inc.
Green Point Nurseries, Inc. is a Hawaii grower/shipper/wholesaler providing services with Hawaiian tropical floral products in Hawaii, and for export.
http://www.gpninc.com
Hawaiian Art Network
Buyers of fine Hawaiian art can now experience dramatic discounts on the personal collections of great Hawaiian artists. Our art gallery features paintings, prints, crafts, and photography. Custom framing is also available.
http://www.hawaiiart.com
Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
The new ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i offers an authentic Hawaiian journey through time and space, with interactive exhibits, leading-edge full-dome planetarium and award-winning landscape of native Hawaiian Plants.
http://www.imiloahawaii.org
Island Breeze Luau
Big Island's most popular luau at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Located on the historical grounds of Ahu Ena Heiau on Kamakahonu Bay. Buffet dinner, open bar, spectacular Polynesian review.
http://www.islandbreezeluau.com
Kahilu Theatre Foundation
Offering a 20 concert live performance season in the 490-seat Kahilu Theatre and numerous youth programs. The theatre presents weekend films and is available for rent. Please visit our website for updated concert, film and workshop information.
http://www.kahilutheatre.org
Knickers Bar and Lounge
Knickers Bar and Lounge is open daily for pupus and cocktails.
http://www.maunalani.com
Kona Historical Society
The Kona Coffee Living History Farm is a 7 acre working coffee farm depicting the lives of Kona's immigrant Japanese farm families during the period 1925-1945.
http://www.konahistorical.org
Kona Village Resort
A traditional luau and imu ceremony. Tour of village offered prior to luau. Village tour at 5:15 - Imu ceremony at 6:15. Rate best in Hawaii by Hawaii magazine
http://www.konavillage.com
Lyman Museum
Engaging exhibits of the volcanic origins of Hawaii & its plants, animals, & climates. A celebrated mineral collection features specimens from around the world. Exhibits & interpretation of the 1839 mission house feature the cultural history of Hawaii.
http://www.lymanmuseum.org
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Luau
Experience and savor the delectable tastes of a traditional luau. Witness the imu ceremony and enjoy an authentic Polynesian pageant of ancient and modern hula.
http://www.maunakeabeachhotel.com
Nani Mau, Inc.
Nani Mau Gardens, located in Hilo on the Big Island. The 20 acres are lush tropical gardens including hundreds of varieties of ginger, orchids, anthuriums, palms, and fruit tree orchards.
http://www.nanimau.com
Ocean Rider
1st seahorse farm in the world. Only seahorse farm in the United States. Producing farm-raised seahorses for pets. Now offering tours of the farm- a 3 acre ocean front aqua-farm in Kona, Hawaii.
http://www.seahorse.com
Parker Ranch Visitor Center
At our Visitor Center, take a self-guided tour through our museum that focuses on the Parker Ranch legacy and Hawaii's cattle-ranching history. Complete your tour by viewing the 26-minute Parker Ranch movie. Sign up for horseback, ATV and wagon rides.
http://www.parkerranch.com
Seaside Art Gallery
Kona's only oceanfront art gallery. Meet artist Rosemary Miller, watch a demonstration, relax on the oceanfront lanai, enjoy refreshments.
http://www.seasideartgallery.com
The Friends of the Palace Theater
Historic 500-seat theater offering a variety of fine films, concerts, live theater and special events. Currently celebrating its 80th birthday. Restoration of it's huge pipe organ will be completed this fall.
http://www.hilopalace.com
Volcano Art Center
Celebrating the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii’s people and its volcanic rainforest environment through exhibits, traditional craft demonstrations, music, theater, and hula performances, custom programs, and the sale of artwork.
http://www.volcanoartcenter.org
Volcano Winery
Sip into Hawaiian Time at America's southernmost winery! Free wine tasting of award-winning wines produced only on the Big Island. Open daily, 10-5:30 next to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
http://www.volcanowinery.com
World Botanical Gardens
Savor the beauty of our Botanical Gardens; view the spectacular triple-tiered Umauma Falls; and stroll beneath a tropical forest alongside a cascading stream on our peaceful Rainforest walk. Take in panoramic views of the Pacific and of Mauna Kea.
http://www.worldbotanicalgardens.com