1. Hulihe‘e Palace

• Description: A former vacation residence for Hawaiian royalty, now a museum showcasing Victorian artifacts, koa wood furniture, and Hawaiian quilts.\

• Distance from BIR: North, approx. .5 miles

       Website: https://daughtersofhawaii.org/

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2. Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

• Description: A sacred site that served as a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiians, featuring temple ruins, royal grounds, and petroglyphs.

• Distance from BIR: North, approx. 9.5 miles /South, approx. 18 miles
  Website: https://www.lovebigisland.com​​​​​

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3. Kona Coffee Living history farm

• Description: shows how coffee was grown in Kona a century ago, with historic buildings and costumed guides. Visitors can learn and experience traditional coffee farming and Hawaiian culture.

• Distance from BIR: South, approx. 19 miles
  Website: https://konahistorical.org/

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