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Drive 24
Aloha Loop
A wondrous work in progress, this idyllic, incredibly diverse island—embracing
snowy peaks and sandy shores, lush valleys and barren lava deserts—is easily ex-
plored on a richly rewarding loop tour. The Big Island is the youngest island but
twice as large as the others combined.
Length:
About 266 miles
When to go:
Thanks to its idyllic tropical setting, Hawaii is a popular destination year-
round.
Words to the wise:
Set aside at least three days for the trip.
Not to be missed:
Snorkelingoffthecoastprovidesclose-upviewsofcoralandbrightly
colored fish.
Nearby attractions:
MaunaLoaMacadamiaNutCorporation,Hilo;HiloFarmersMar-
ket;ImiloaAstronomyCenter,TheLauranceS.RockefellerCollectionofAsianandPa-
cific Art, Kohala Coast; The Lyman House Memorial Museum, Hilo; Amy Greenwell
Ethnobotanical Gardens, Ahuena Heiau, South Kona
Further information:
Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau
www.gohawaii.com
Big Island Visitors Bureau
www.bigisland.org
1.
Hilo
Despitethefactthatit'sthesecond-largestcityinHawaii,Hilopacesitselftoaslowbeat.Its
once-raffish waterfront has been transformed into a genteel park, and the old neighborhoods
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