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Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkvsHawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden
Both Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park comes in at #1 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Hawaii National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
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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 "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 "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 PlanetTop 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 "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
Where "The most popular attraction in the Hawaiian Islands, Kilauea has been erupting since 1983." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This is one of the few places in the world where travelers can visit a live volcano." Full review
Frommer's "It’s open just 3 days a week—you can hike through forest and fields that include a cinder cone, tree molds from an 1866 lava flow, and ranch-era relics. Rangers also frequently lead free hikes" Full review
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Note: There are restrooms but no drinking water.
Frommer's "From the world over, curious spectators gathered on the rim of Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater to see one of the greatest wonders of the globe. More than a century after it was named a national park" Full review
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden Frommer's Fodor's
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, Island of Hawaii, HI 96781
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Frommer's "More than 2,000 species of tropical plants thrive in this little-known Eden by the sea." Full review
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Free golf-cart assistance is provided for wheelchair userso reach the wheelchair-accessible path below.
Fodor's "Stunning coastline views appear around each curve of the 4-mile scenic jungle drive that accesses this privately owned nature preserve." Full review
Afar Magazine "I did indeed find a money tree." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This is a fabulous botanic garden, beautifully situated by the ocean and superbly managed." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A three-tiered waterfall and natural streams add to the serenity of the setting." Full review
