Five Hawaiian residence families with the assistance and direction of Andrew Kawabata of UH Cooperative Extension began the farmers market held Saturday mornings in Waimea at Kuhio Hale in 1992. The focal point of the market are flowers, food items and locally grown produce and some crafts are also allowed. The stalwart families who resolved to be there every Saturday have made companions with their Waimea neighbors and guests to the island striving to develop and produce the best items they can.

Homestead Farmers Market

Waimea Homestead Farmer's Market

67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.019644, -155.669637

+1 808.333.2165

www.waimeafarmersmarket.com

The Turkish Döner has been a eu favorite for many years. At Dan-o’s Döner, they recreate this delicious ‘turning meat’ using solely all-Hawaiian, healthy and grass fed beef stacked daily by hand on a spit. Slow cooked to tender perfection, the meat is stuffed into its bread pocket with healthy greens, tomatoes and yoghurt. Committed to serving ultimately healthy food of the very best quality, Dan-O’s make their dishes in house and sources native ingredients whenever possible—guaranteeing freshness and serving to support the community. Enjoy Döner kebabs, wraps, plates, salads and a whole lot more.

Dan-o's Doner

64-1067 Hawaii Belt Rd, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.024495, -155.661227

+1 (808) 938 – 9978

www.danos-doner.com

A Big Island treasure for more than 20 years, Merriman's Waimea is Chef Peter Merriman's invention, situated in beautiful heartland Waimea. Experience the bona fide taste of Hawaii and the first Home of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Incredible nourishment, extraordinary vibe, incredible service. What more can anyone ask for? In case you're in the area, you absolutely must try Merriman's!

Merriman’s

Merriman's Big Island

65-1227 Opelo Road Kamuela B, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.023028, -155.676604

+1 808-885-6822

www.merrimanshawaii.com/waimea

A cool and casual quick service restaurant that serves pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and salads in generous portions. Pizza is their speciality and it comes in a variety of flavors and toppings. The service is fast and friendly and the food comes fresh.

Pau Restaurant

Pau

65-1227 Opelo Rd

Kamuela, HI 96743

20.023232, -155.676907

www.paupizza.com

(808) 885-6325

Despite being situated unusually, be surprised  by the quality of food you’ll find at Village Burger. The food here is absolutely locally grown and fresh -- even the kobe beef!

Village Burger Waimea

67 - 1185 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

20.020205, -155.667069

+1 (808) 885-7319

www.villageburgerwaimea.com

Café pesto is a great italian eatery that serves wood fired pizza. From their whole ambience, consistency, professional and classy service, it’s no wonder why this place is so popular in Hilo. If you’re looking for a nice little date spot, this is the place to be.

Cafe Pesto

19.723757, -155.085010

308 Kamehameha Ave #101, Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 969-6640

cafepesto.com

Looking for a local favorite? Miyo’s has you covered with their awesome homestyle japanese cooking! From their yummy poke, deep fried dishes, and huge portions, you won’t be going away hungry! If you’re looking for fine-dining, this won’t be the place to go. Miyo’s atmosphere is very laid back and down-to-earth.

Miyo’s

564 Hinano St Hilo, HI 96720, USA

19.713057, -155.068870

+1 808 935 2273

www.miyosrestaurant.com

Moonstruck’s pastries come from the hand and imagination of a very fine chef. Whether it is a small snack you are after to answer the demands of your sweet tooth, or throwing a major party and need a perfect dessert, this is the place. And as you eat your pastries, go ahead and walk around downtown Hilo to see some of the other local shops!

Moonstruck Patisserie (coffee/pastries)

19.724065, -155.085793
16 Furneaux Ln, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
www.moonstruckpatisserie.com

+1 808-933-6868

Twice-weekly outdoor market with over 200 vendors selling produce, artisanal foods & crafts.

Hilo Farmers Market

Hilo Farmers Market,Kamehameha Avenue,

Mamo St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

19.723442, -155.084773

+1 808-933-1000

www.hilofarmersmarket.com

WikiFRESH is one of the greatest places to stop for lunch when in Hilo. Everything is fresh like the name implies and you will absolutely feel the Aloha spirit from the people in the store! It is very much like a chipotle restaurant, you get huge portions for a reasonable price. You also are entitled to free refills on all drinks. The infused water is very refreshing after a long walk

WikiFresh

1177 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

19.711693, -155.076680

+1 808-930-9454

www.gowikifresh.com

Café 100 is a great local burger-and-fries type of place with a variety of barbeque plate options served with rice. Legend has it that the famous loco moco was invented here. It’s a hawaiian specialty of rice topped with a meat patty, fried egg, and gravy.

Cafe 100

19.714452, -155.077149

969 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 935-8683

cafe100.com

The People's Theater is the biggest venue on Hawaii Island, with a 525 seating limit and a huge 50 foot screen. The People's Theater has charmed the small town of Honokaa, Hawaii, since 1930. Not just a place to watch motion pictures, it holds history and recollections. For the inhabitants of Honoka'a, the People's Theater characterized the town. It engaged Honoka'a plantation laborers when the sugar industry was doing great, and it lifted their spirits when the plantations shut down and many lost their jobs.

Google Maps: 20.079315, -155.467681

Experience the scenic view and feel of Hawaii in Botanical World Adventures. See thousands of intriguing plant species from around the globe. Take a short drive to the Overlook Parking Area 100 feet above the river and take in the amazing perspective of the generally acclaimed Kamae'e Falls, climb down to the perfect and private Honopueo Falls, or go for a relaxed walk along a falling creek on an obscure, wide, cleared walkway underneath transcending trees hung with the pendulous stems and underlying foundations of tropical vines on a Rainforest walk. Appreciate a Hawaiian experience of a lifetime with the zipline trip through the rainforest or jump on and drive away on a Segway Rainforest Off-Road tour.

Google Maps: 19.904089, -155.136367

The twin Keck Observatory telescopes are among the world's most productive optical and infrared telescopes Each telescope weighs 300 tons and works with nanometer exactness. The telescopes' main mirrors are 10-meters in diameter and made out of 36 hexagonal portions each that work together. The observatory is situated on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano. Since it is so close to the equator, Mauna Kea is a great galactic observatory gem.

Google Maps: 19.825967, -155.474656

Guests are invited with the aloha spirit and will discover captivating photos, railroad ancient rarities and memorabilia from days passed by. The volunteers have spent their lives in the village, and are pleased to "talk story" with guests. The exhibition hall grounds are planted with tropical trees and ornamentals, and make a dazzling spot to walk, have a picnic or unwind.

Despite the fact that the exhibition hall is one of the littlest in the state, the community-run office on the Hamakua Heritage Coast still observes in excess of 5,000 guests per year from everywhere throughout the world. It is situated in the old station agent’s home and outfitted as it would have been in the mid 1900s, on account of network occupants who reestablished and outfitted the home themselves.

Google Maps: 19.984445, -155.233669

    Embrace the pace of the island by immersing yourself in 20 acres of tropical rainforest conservation. You’ll explore over 2500 species of rare and endangered plants, multi-tiered waterfalls, fresh water streams and majestic ocean views along our 1.25 mile trail. Described by many as a photographer’s paradise, you won’t want to put your camera away as you discover the exotic blooms and native creatures thriving at HTBG.  

    At a time when rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate, HTBG serves as a living seedbank for plants of the tropical world.  As a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit, we provide our guests an up-close and interactive experience with nature that is sure to be a highlight of your trip. HTBG is an absolute must-visit for photographers, gardeners, botanists and nature-lovers of all ages!

Throughout the years Mauna Kea has turned into a top destination for guests and local people alike on the Big Island. It is an engaging spot that can be a ton of fun. Guests to the Big Island can stargaze alongside space experts at the Mauna Kea Visitors Center at no cost. Situated at the 9,000 ft summit, the visitor center is open each day of the year between twelve noon and 10pm. The center's fundamental attraction is after sunset, when the Stargazing program opens to guests. The program, which is welcome to all ages, lets everyone have the opportunity to see cosmic systems and other space wonders with the guide of the pre-calibrated telescopes. Normal sights include the spiraling arms of the Andromeda Galaxy.

Mauna Kea Visitor Center

(808) 934-4550

http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis/visiting-mauna-kea/star-gazing-program.html

This is an astronomy and culture education center situated in Hilo. It has displays and shows depicting Hawaiian culture, history and astronomy. Guests to 'Imiloa will leave with better understanding of the early Polynesians, who utilized the stars to locate these confined islands amidst the huge Pacific Ocean. Hawaiians allude to these long-separate kayak wayfarers as "our first astronomers". The center is an incredible place for children and grown-ups of any age to learn and experience the various astronomical wonders we have learned and are trying to figure out still about our universe.

Google Maps: 19.700805, -155.088844

Settled underneath the lavish green slopes of Waimea sits an exceptional place – saturated with excellence and wealthy history. Recorded on both the National and State Registry of Historic Places, a visit to Anna Ranch will hypnotize you with a veritable vibe of Old Hawaii. Anna Ranch is situated in the uplands of Hawai'i Island in the town of Waimea. The 110 section of land farm sits among Waimea's green moving slopes at a height a lot cooler than the rest of the island. The backwoods on Kohala Mountain were known to be the previous training grounds for King Kamehameha's Kipu'u pu'u Warriors.

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On April 1, 1946 the Big Island of Hawaii was struck by the purported "April Fools Day tsunami", which started from the Aleutian Islands tremor. Around 160 individuals on the island died. While a huge number of deaths happened in Hilo, the school working at Laupāhoehoe was immersed, and twenty students and four instructors drowned. A landmark to the dead presently remains on Laupāhoehoe Point. Laupāhoehoe translates to "lava tip" and refers to the rakish lava tip or cape built from old pāhoehoe (smooth magma) streams which made the cape on which the village originated.

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The People's Theater is the biggest venue on Hawaii Island, with a 525 seating limit and a huge 50 foot screen. The People's Theater has charmed the small town of Honokaa, Hawaii, since 1930. Not just a place to watch motion pictures, it holds history and recollections. For the inhabitants of Honoka'a, the People's Theater characterized the town. It engaged Honoka'a plantation laborers when the sugar industry was doing great, and it lifted their spirits when the plantations shut down and many lost their jobs.

Google Maps: 20.079315, -155.467681

Guests are invited with the aloha spirit and will discover captivating photos, railroad ancient rarities and memorabilia from days passed by. The volunteers have spent their lives in the village, and are pleased to "talk story" with guests. The exhibition hall grounds are planted with tropical trees and ornamentals, and make a dazzling spot to walk, have a picnic or unwind.

Despite the fact that the exhibition hall is one of the littlest in the state, the community-run office on the Hamakua Heritage Coast still observes in excess of 5,000 guests per year from everywhere throughout the world. It is situated in the old station agent’s home and outfitted as it would have been in the mid 1900s, on account of network occupants who reestablished and outfitted the home themselves.

Google Maps: 19.984445, -155.233669

The easternmost and biggest of the seven windward valleys of Kohala Mountain, Waipi'o is the "Valley of the Kings." Meaning bended water in the Hawaiian dialect, Waipi'o is a position of unbelievable excellence and extraordinary chronicled essentialness. The valley is profoundly cut into the mass of Kohala mountain, with three thousand-foot precipices and a few cascades up to fifteen-hundred feet. It is parted by the radiant Waipi'o River. The valley was the home for Hawaiian ali'i (royalty) until the rise of King ʻUmi-a-Līloa. Later in 1780, the incomparable King Kamehameha got the war god Kūkaʻilimoku in Waipi'o, announcing him the future conquerer of all the Hawaiian Islands.

Waipio Valley is a rich and beautiful canyon on the northwest corner of the Big Island of Hawaii. The voyage down to the base of Waipio Valley isn't for the swoon of heart, as it is the steepest street of its length in the United States!

Waipio Valley Hike

20.115112, -155.586441

48-5561A Waipio Valley Rd, Honokaa, HI 96727, USA

The Umauma Falls and River has been shaping since the Mauna Kea sprang gushing lava on which flank it streams gradually rose up out of the ocean starting millions of years back. Amid this period, the well of lava shaped substituting layers of volcanic slag or cemented magma, framing unmistakable layers that can dissolve at various rates. In the long run, Mauna Kea achieved its present tallness, and entered a 'last stage' of principally soot cone emissions from the flanks of Mauna Kea, which likewise stored a 10-meter thick layer of slag, which is currently the fruitful soil found on the generally level or delicate incline areas.

The three layers which Uma Falls streams down look like incredible magma stone strides with breaks that make peaceful little pools encompassed by tropical plants and trees.

Umauma Falls

19.905110, -155.141349

31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau, HI 96710, USA

The Rainbow Falls in Hilo is a memorable place to visit promptly toward the beginning of the day maybe even before breakfast. This expansive cascade in the Wailuku waterway is strategically placed inside Hilo town. It falls over a magma buckle which from local legends say is home to the antiquated Hawaiian goddess Hina, the goddess of the moon. The falls itself is an unobtrusive 80 ft high, which isn't that high contrasted with the adjacent, 422 ft, 'Akaka falls. In any case, the Rainbow falls are all the more effectively available and it is conceivable to see the waterfalls from close, unlike 'Akaka falls. In addition, a major moving purpose of Rainbow Falls are the numerous rainbows you can see in early morning.

Rainbow Falls

19.719286, -155.109428

Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Guests to this tropical park can slip into an enormous 1881 magma tube cave shaped by Mauna Loa. The buckle's passage – really a sky facing window shaped when part of the magma tube fell– is available to inquisitive guests who need to investigate within 

Legend has it that Hawaii's Princess Ruth, sent from Honolulu, is in charge of sparing the then-modest town since she was taken into the slopes in late July and bowed down before the magma, imploring Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of religion and fire, to save the town. The lava started abating, and ceased toward the beginning of August, simply 1.5 miles from Hilo Bay. The Kaumana lava tube was shaped as the stream previously plummeted the slopes above Hilo and, after it cooled down, filled in as a noteworthy guide for the magma that followed.

Kaumana Cave

19.686908, -155.130837

1492 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Situated along the northeastern Hilo Coast, you can see two beautiful cascades in one short climb. The charming 0.4-mile tough climb will take you through a lavish rainforest loaded with wild orchids, bamboo forests and hanging plants. The 'Akaka falls are a 422 ft (135 m) tall waterfall and are the feature of the 'Akaka falls state park. This park is found near Hilo and a visit to the 'Akaka falls ought to be a piece of any excursion crossing the Hamakua coast. Try not to surge ahead to see just the waterfall but rather take as much time as is needed and appreciate the landscape and wild life.

Akaka Falls

19.853906, -155.152181

Akaka Falls Rd, Honomu, HI 96728, USA

This superb and short climb drops 600 feet from the Scenic Drive to Onomea Bay. Previously a site of a Hawaiian Village, this climb brings you down an old donkey trail to the sea and Onomea Bay where you have an awesome view of the cliffs, the sea and bits of the Hāmākua Coast. Onomea Trail follows the old government street through the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and parts at Alakahi Stream. One branch swings directly to Kukilu Bay and the other proceeds specifically over the garden toward the east side of Onomea Stream. On the off chance that the stream isn't flooding, it might be forded now to go on the Donkey Trail. The street has almost no traffic so you could walk the way for a little over a half mile to your vehicle, making this a circle climb.

Onomea Trail Hike

19.806074, -155.092113

27-547 Mamalahoa Hwy, Papaikou, HI 96781, USA

Pu'u Wa'a Cinder Cone Trail is a 8 mile daint circle trail situated close to Waikoloa, Hawaii that highlights excellent wild flowers and animals. The trail is essentially utilized for climbing, strolling, nature trips, birding, and steeds and is open all year. Steeds are likewise ready to utilize this trail. This is a one of a kind topographical trail that resembles jello! It used to have an obsidian mine is still a piece of a working farm. This is a simple climb to the top where you can see Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualalei and North Kohala.

Pu'u Wa'a Wa'a Cinder Cone Trail

19.801463, -155.839652

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Many individuals sink their teeth into malasadas — delightful, pillowy Portuguese doughnuts — every day at Tex Drive In. The outstanding pit stop on Mamalahoa Highway in Honokaa has been serving their square-formed sugary treats for just about 50 years.

The individuals who have visited more than once realize that Tex Drive In serves substantially more than just malasadas. Grass-nourished burgers with custom made buns and "ono kine" (scrumptious nearby sustenance) are town favorites too!

Tex Drive-In

45-690 Pakalana St, Honokaa, HI 96727, USA

20.071832, -155.464499

+1 808-775-0598

www.texdriveinhawaii.com

Hilo is the loco moco made its debut, however there's another thing, another must have if you're in Hilo: the Gravy Burger. Amongst the best around, you can grab them up at Blane's Drive Inn, about a mile from the airplane terminal. The home cooked gravy is made new day by day, and cheddar is an unquestionable requirement.

Blane's Drive Inn - Industrial

150 Wiwoole St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

19.701606, -155.065101

+1 808-935-2259

www.facebook.com/BlanesBigIsland

Gramma’s Kitchen is a local Portuguese-inspired food hub in Honokaa Town. It’s vintage and cozy. You’ll find old family photos and flowers on the windowsills. Enjoy all time favorites like chopped steak, corned beef hash and Korean chicken on the menu. Have pequeno-almoco for breakfast, almoco for lunch and enjoy their beverages called bebidos. Experience inviting smells, a friendly staff and homey environment - reminiscent of visits to Grandma’s house

Gramma’s Kitchen

Grammas Kitchen & Checkered Flag

3408 N Plainview Rd, Walcott, IA 52773, USA

41.618431, -90.783915

+1 563-284-5055

www.grammaskitchenia.com

Experience delectable, new, natively produced tasting treats! Cherished by local people and island guests. They welcome you with new cookie treats and help you pick the correct sizes for you. The ideal present to give family and companions. You absolutely must include Donna's on your list and get a few treats!

Donna’s Cookies

421019 Hawaii Belt Rd

Paauilo, HI 96776, USA

20.029859, -155.348087

+1 808-776-1668

www.donnascookieshawaii.com