| Hulihee Palace
Former residence of Hawaiian royalty, now a museum. 75-5718 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona; 808/329-1877www.huliheepalace.org
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| Pacific Tsunami Museum
Permanent exhibits on the big waves in the Pacific Basin. 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo; 808/985-0926
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| Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The place to see volcanoes in action; 808/985-6000; www.nps.goc/havo
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| Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site
The heiau, or temple, is strictly for those who enjoy old rock piles but Park Service employees can tell you aout events ou'd never hear of at the hotels. 808/882-7218; www.nps.gov/puhe
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