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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park vs Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House

Both are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park comes in at #3 in Hawaii with approval from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.

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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Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House
Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House
8 / 10
2375-A Main Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Home of Edward Bailey, a missionary, teacher, and accomplished artist... is a treasure trove of Hawaiiana." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small but historically evocative museum occupies the 1833 home of Wailuku’s first Christian missionary." Full review
Where Where
"Museum also houses Maui’s largest public collection of ancient Hawaiian artifacts, which represent every aspect of life in pre-contact Hawai'i – from fishing to warfare, food preparation to weaving." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Museum displays what life was like for original Missionary families. You'll also find ancient Hawaiian artifacts found on Kaho‘olawe, and one of Duke Kahanamoku’s surfboards rests outside in the lawn." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The largest and best collection of Hawaiian artifacts on Maui includes objects from the sacred island of Kahoolawe." Full review
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The gift shop is one of the best sources on Maui for items that are actually made in Hawaii.