Hulihee Palace and Museum

The two story palace is fronted by a wrought iron gate on Alii Dr. It was built in 1838 by the governor and it served as the king's summer palace until the 1880's. The palace has been restored and is open for visitors.

Tour guides discuss the history of the Big Island through the context of the palace and its artifacts. It is closed Christmas and New Year's Day.

Location: 75-5718 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona Hawaii 96740 Telephone 808-329-1877

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Niaulani Forest Work Day Volcano December 20 Waimea Town Celebration Waimea February 18 thru February 19 Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6 Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Waimea December 19 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27