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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

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