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How about Sanibel/Captiva? Heading down in a few weeks. Bonus points for great fish tacos, local breweries, decent espresso, places that have solid menus while accommodating my somewhat picky-eating kindergartner, & day to day activities (though I’m good on the beach the full week).
Great suggestions Muggs.
Ty. The easiest thing to remember about the Big Island is that the two most popular areas, Waikoloa/Kailua-Kona, are the least interesting. Unless you want to just lay on the beaches or golf.
It's been years and years but cheeburger cheeburger is a must hit. Bring water shoes, the beaches are all shells.
This. Visit the town of Hilo or the little towns north of it. Hike through the nearby rainforest. Not sure if the volcano is active, but seeing it at night if it is is spectacular.
We're flying into Hilo and spending the first 3 days on that side of the island and the volcano park. We'll head to the northwest side then for 5 days and fly out of Kona.
If you are at all into botanical gardens, the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden just north of Hilo is amazing.https://htbg.com/
The Mucky Duck on Captiva is a long standing tradition. Gets crowded though. Spectacular views.Renting a kayak and paddling through Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is nice if you like that.Doc Ford’s restaurants, one on Sanibel, one on Captiva are good. Owner is local author Randy Wayne White, who writes novels similar to John MacDonald. About a former CIA turned marine biologist living in the area. Good and appropriate beach reading material for your visit.Order a blackened fish sandwich somewhere and try fish dip (Florida version of chips and salsa)One last suggestion for a Floridian must do. Lunch at Cabbage Key. It is accessible only by boat. Family owned small resort. So you need to hitch a ride. I think there are still a bunch of places that will shuttle you out there.
Any must dos or restaurant recommendations in Louisville? Headed there this weekend. Only two full days.
Also, we really enjoyed our tour of the Louisville Slugger factory.
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