Big Island Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 7) LEFT TO RIGHT: Lili‘uokalani Gardens Park, Hilo. Photo by Kirk Aeder. Pololu Valley, North Kohala. Lava after dark. Photo by Thomas Widman. ¯ Onizuka Center for International Astronomy On the way to the summit of Mauna Kea, you’ll find this Visitor Information Station at the 9,300-foot elevation. On Saturday and Sunday, the Center leads a tour of the summit. A four-wheel drive vehicle is required to participate. Daily: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., 961-2180, www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i Located on a nine-acre campus above the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, the center explores the connections between Hawaiian cultural traditions and the science of astronomy. View interactive exhibits and planetarium shows. Tue-Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory Watch demonstrations at the factory’s nut and chocolate processing plant. Enjoy free samples at the Mauna Loa Gift Shop. Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 888-628-6256 or 966-8618, www.maunaloa.com Nani Mau Gardens These gardens showcase 53 acres of tropical plants and flowers, as well as a garden restaurant and gift shop. Daily: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 959-3500, www.nanimau.com Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo This is the only tropical rain forest zoo in the United States. Check out their collection of exotic animals, including Namaste, a white Bengal tiger. Daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 959-9233, www.hilozoo.com HILO Lili‘uokalani Gardens Park and Banyan Drive Stroll past ponds and pagodas and enjoy views of Hilo Bay and Coconut Island at the gardens named for Hawai‘i’s Queen Lili‘uokalani. Continue down the milelong Banyan Drive, lined with over 50 banyan trees bearing the names of their famous planters. Big Island Candies After being greeted with complimentary Kona coffee, chocolate and cookie samples, you can take a tour of the factory. Don’t leave without some goodies from the Gift Shop. Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Gift Shop), 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Factory), 800-935-5510, www.bigislandcandies.com Puna Interrupt your island tour with a stop at one of Pahoa’s quaint restaurants. A scenic drive along the ¯ coast will take you to Ahalanui Thermal Springs Park. Stop by Lava Tree State Park. Our home will stretch your horizons. Only one airline is Hawaiian and you feel it the moment you step onboard. Genuine hospitality, complimentary meals and widebody cabins are just a part of our award-winning service. Each day we fly from nine Western U.S. cities non-stop to Hawai‘i. You’ll find travel specials and our lowest fares on our website, so come home with us. HawaiianAirlines.com HAWAII STARTS HERE 800-648-2441 7 http://www.maunaloa.com http://www.imiloahawaii.org http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis http://www.nanimau.com http://www.hilozoo.com http://www.bigislandcandies.com http://HawaiinAirlines.com http://HawaiinAirlines.com
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