What historic places can I visit on the Big Island?

Some of the most historic places in all of Hawaii can be found on the island of Hawaii (Big Island) including:

• The birthplace of King Kamehameha and the paniolo (known as the Hawaiian cowboy)
• The restored heiau and the site of Captain Cook’s death
• Pele (the volcano goddess) in Kilauea Volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park where an early Hawaiian settlement survived on the rugged Kona coast
• Kealakekua Bay, an important historic location as it marks the site where the first western settler, Captain James Cook arrived.
• Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site is home to one of the largest restored heiau (temple) in all of Hawaii

Today, the island of Hawaii remains a vital touchstone for Hawaiian culture. 1. BIG ISLAND