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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park vs Bishop Museum

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Bishop Museum are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Bishop Museum. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park comes in at 92 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Where.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
9 / 10
Hawaii National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Hawaii’s premier natural attraction, home to an active volcano and one of only two World Heritage Sites in the islands." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Few visitors are familiar with this 116,000-acre portion of the national park...hike through forest and fields that include a cinder cone, tree molds from an 1866 lava flow, and ranchera relics." Full review
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Note: There are restrooms but no drinking water.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Since the latest eruption began in 1983, Kilauea Volcano has been adding new land to the Big Island rather steadily." Full review
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If you do nothing else on the Big Island, do the volcano.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Even among Hawaii's many wonders, this national park stands out: its two active volcanoes testify to the ongoing birth of the islands." Full review
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For hikers, it's heaven.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The awe-inspiring and ruggedly beautiful Kilauea is called the drive-in volcano because paved roads allow you to traverse it by car." Full review
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Bishop Museum
Bishop Museum
8 / 10
1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
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Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Its collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts is regarded as one of the best in the world." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Even if you do not have kids, this is a must-see on your vacation." Full review
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It's a great rainy-day diversion; plan to spend at least half a day here.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"The longest running collection of Hawaiian artifacts on the islands—and a planetarium that brings you full circle to the future." Full review
Where Where
"Exhibits include a planetarium and science center, the storied Hawaiian Hall, and precious artifacts from precontact times." Full review
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