- The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Volcano, Hawaii, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Arts Centers and Gardens.
- From Akatsuka Orchid Gardens to Thurston Lava Tube, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Volcano and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hilo, Pahoa and Kurtistown.
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The Pahoa Village Museum features exhibits on Hawaiian history, as well as a convenient juice bar to enjoy delicious beverages as you tour the facility. Guests can gain insight into artifacts and interesting items that are found nowhere else.
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13-101 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road, Pahoa, HI 96778
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Beautiful Isaac Hale Beach Park sits on Pohoiki Bay. It is an excellent launch spot for recreational fishing boats, and its beautiful ocean views make it popular among photographers. Campers must purchase permits before entering the park.
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As long as you pack a sturdy pair of hiking shoes and a couple of flashlights, Kaumana Caves Park will provide you with a thrilling adventure. Hikers enter into genuine lava tubes in their original form and can explore the caves by flashlight.
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At Wailuku River State Park, visitors can hike to a historic waterfall where they can view rainbows reflecting off of its mist. The park also contains the Boiling Pots, pools of water that appear to be boiling with rain.
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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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Located at the 14 000 ft summit of Mauna Kea, and accessible by vehicle, the Mauna Kea Observatory is the largest astronomical observatory in the world, housing thirteen telescopes operated by astronomers in eleven countries.
20.7 Miles
The main attraction of the Imiloa Astonomy Center is its 120-seat planetarium, which boasts shows in 3D. The site also comprises a large landscape garden featuring plants native to Hawaii, and exhibits exploring connections between science and local Hawaiian culture.
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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.
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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.
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12 kinds of items can be bought at the Hilo Farmers Market: flowers, fresh produce, food, crafts, artwork, medicine, retail, and others. Special events are held, such as the second-hand Sunday.