
Things to do
Located at Lava Tree State Park, Bowmans' Big Island Guest House
is an ideal base to explore the East Side of the Big Island.
*Historic Hilo: Beautiful Beaches, King Kamehameha Monument, Banyan Drive, Coconut Island
*Mauna Loa Mac Nut Factory
* Volcanoes National Park: Visitors' Center, Crater Rim Drive, Kilauea Caldera, Volcano Art Center
*Red Road: This historic 16 mile road follows the coast through the Big Island's amazing jungle.
*Sunday Markets: Maku'u and Nanawale
*Uncle Robert's: This Wednesday night weekly market features the local Hawaiian Awa Band, hula, food, and craft vendors. It has the best local entertainment on the island!
*Pahoa Town: Wonderful restaurants, Lava Museum, funky buildings, public pool, quirky shops, very local feel
*Pohoiki Beach at Isaac Hale Park