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Bishop Museum vs Akaka Falls State Park
Both are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Akaka Falls State Park is the choice of most writers compared to Bishop Museum. Akaka Falls State Park has a TripExpert Score of 86 with endorsements from 4 sources including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Bishop Museum
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
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1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
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Travel + Leisure
"Probably the best museum complex in the world for everything Polynesian (as well as Melanesian and Micronesian), the Bishop is Hawaii’s most famous museum."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Its collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts is regarded as one of the best in the world."
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Frommer's
"Even if you do not have kids, this is a must-see on your vacation."
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It's a great rainy-day diversion; plan to spend at least half a day here.
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Editor's Pick
"The longest running collection of Hawaiian artifacts on the islands—and a planetarium that brings you full circle to the future."
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"Exhibits include a planetarium and science center, the storied Hawaiian Hall, and precious artifacts from precontact times."
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Akaka Falls State Park
Frommer's
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
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End of Akaka Falls Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's
"One of Hawaii's most scenic waterfalls... down to an observation point. You'll have a perfect view of 442-foot Akaka and nearby Kahuna Falls."
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Fodor's
"An easy, meandering 10-minute loop trail... takes you to the best spots to see the spectacular cascades of Akaka."
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Afar Magazine
"Akaka Falls resides in the appropriately named Akaka Falls State Park, which is just a short car ride from the town of Hilo on the Big Island."
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"A 0.4 mile paved loop walks you through lush tropical vegetation to two scenic vista points."
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Atlas Obscura
"These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs. "
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