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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park vs Waipio Valley Lookout
Both Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Waipio Valley Lookout are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ranks slightly higher than Waipio Valley Lookout. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park comes in at 86 with endorsements from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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."
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"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."
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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."
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If you do nothing else on the Big Island, do the volcano.
Lonely Planet
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"Even among Hawaii's many wonders, this national park stands out: its two active volcanoes testify to the ongoing birth of the islands."
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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."
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Waipio Valley Lookout
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45-690 Pakalana St Hwy 19, Honokaa, Island of Hawaii, HI
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"This breathtakingly beautiful valley has long been a source of fascination, inspiring song and story."
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Fodor's
"Bounded by 2,000-foot cliffs, the "Valley of the Kings" was once a favorite retreat of Hawaiian royalty."
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Please respect this area, as it is considered highly sacred to Hawaiians
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"Filled with taro farms and framed by 2,000-foot sheer cliffs and a beautiful black sand beach, Waipio Valley is a mystical place that is sacred to native Hawaiians."
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Fodor's
"An easily accessible access point to see the beauty of the Waipio Valley, this lookout offers a stunning view of the valley and the high cliffs that surround it"
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