- TripBuzz found 52 things to do with kids in or near Papaikou, Hawaii, including 50 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hilo, Pahoa, Hakalau and Kailua-Kona.
- From Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden to Segway of Hawaii at Botanical World Adventures, the Papaikou area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Botanical Gardens, Beaches, Adventure Tour and Parks.
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308 Kamehameha Ave, Suite 109, Hilo, HI 96720
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Featuring educational exhibits detailing the ecological history of the region, Mokupapapa Discovery Center offers visitors aquariums filled with native sea life. The center features displays with life sized animal models like seals, sharks, and more.
4.9 Miles
During the golden years for American movie theaters, the Palace Theater in Hilo, opened in 1925 to an excited public. Known for its excellent, natural acoustics, today the venue hosts live shows, entertainment, and movies.
5.0 Miles
Take a guided tour of the Lyman family Mission House, Hawaii's oldest wood frame building, and explore the history of the state through seashell and mineral collections, permanent and special exhibits at the Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum.
5.0 Miles
The 30 acre Queen Liliuokalani Gardens, named after the last reining Hawaiian queen, is an Edo-style Japanese garden built in the 1900s. The garden contains bridges, Koi ponds, statues, pagodas, rock gardens, stone lanterns and a Japanese tea house.
5.2 Miles
The Rainbow Falls is a 80 foot-long drop, and gets its name from the rainbows formed by the mist in the morning.
5.3 Miles
Lush vegetation and scenic views can be seen on the trails of Akaka Falls State Park. The waterfall has a height of 442 feet.
5.4 Miles
With a Japanese inspired design, the Liliuokalani Gardens have ponds, bridges, rock gardens, pagodas, and a tea-house. It covers 30 acres and it is dedicated to the first Japanese who have worked on the sugar cane fields.
5.4 Miles
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures offers trips where tourists can watch Hawaiian sunrises and sunsets, stargaze, explore volcanoes and visit valleys and waterfalls. They can also accommodate multi-day hikes and custom hikes.
5.4 Miles
Known for its favorable snorkelling conditions, Richardson Beach Park includes a black sand beach, with several tide pools creating by natural lava sea walls. Surf, kayak, snorkel or swim among coral reef marine life and sea turtles.
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28-1710 Honomu Rd., Honomu, HI
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Since 2002, Skyline Eco Adventures - Akaka Falls Zipline Tour has offered unforgettable tourism experience on the Hawaiian Islands. Clients soar high above lush forests, sparkling beaches and verdant fields. No prior ziplining experience is necessary, although it is helpful.