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Hawaii’s Big Island is known for its elegant resorts. But there are free things to do there too. A sampling:
KING’S TRAIL PETROGLYPH FIELD: Hourlong guided tour of ancient rock carvings. 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Meet at Waikoloa Beach Resort’s Kings’ Shops. Tel. (808) 886-8811.
STARGAZING: Onizuka Visitors Information Center. 6-10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Tel. (808) 961-2180.
FISH AUCTION: Suisan Fish Market, Hilo. Daily except Sundays; starts about 7 a.m. Tel. (808) 935-9349.
HULA SHOWS: Kona Surf Resort. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Tel. (808) 322-3411. Also at Hawaii Naniloa Resort, Hilo. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Tel. (808) 969-3333.
CANDY FACTORY: Self-guided tour with free samples. Big Island Candies, Hilo. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Tel. (800) 935-5510.
MICROBREWERY: Tour with free beer samples. Kona Brewing Co. 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Tel. (808) 334-2739.
ARTWORKS: Guided tour of hotel’s Asian art collection. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Tel. (808) 880-1111, Ext. 3650; ask for Rhonda Peck.
Sources: Big Island Visitors Bureau, Times staff
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