What To Do In Hawaii: Try Local Favorites
When you are planning your Hawaii vacation make sure and enjoy the very best the Islands have to offer. Here are the top ten things to do in Hawaii.
Witness how the Hawaiian Islands were made
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has lots of great hiking trails including amazing views of steaming craters at the summit. Near the coast you may be able to view the astounding sight of flowing lava exploding into the sea. Also located in the park are ancient petroglyph fields. The park Visitor Center offers great educational exhibits, as does the Jagger Museum at the summit on the rim of Halemaumau Crater.
Watch sunrise on Haleakala
Few places on Earth make you aware of how mystical a natural occurrences can be, or aware of how cold you are. Haleakala at sunrise should be listed on everybody’s must do list in Hawaii, and a definite if you are on Maui. If weather conditions are just right, your early morning efforts will be well rewarded, just make sure you bundle up and bring hot coffee or cocoa. There are some tours that take you to the top of the mountain and if you aren’t a morning person, having someone else doing the driving may be a good thing. If you do go it alone, make sure you give yourself time to get situated on top. You are not the only person on Maui that wants to see pure magic.
If you can wake up early enough this is a must see sight
Explore Waipio Valley
Surrounded by 2,000-foot cliffs, this ancient valley on the north side of the Big Island of Hawaii was once the home of Hawaiian royalty. Today it’s rare beauty has been preserved and the valley is site of taro farms and also a beautiful, secluded beach. Huge waterfalls tumble down the surrounding cliffs and the valley is surrounded by lush rainforests.
Whale watching is a must do while in Hawaii
Seeing these 40-ton mammoths of the sea is an experience you will never forget. Visiting Hawaiian waters during the winter months, the humpbacks often leap from the water in spectacular breaches. Whale watching boats leave from all the main Hawaiian Islands, and you can also see the whales from shore, particularly from Maui where the whales congregate in the shallow offshore waters.
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