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Choose one or all of the options of parasailing, fishing, and water sports offered by UFO Parasail & Adventures. Escape to the air and soar above to get a bird's-eye view of the Big Island of Hawaii. Don't stop there, book another adventure to experience the incredible views as you fly above Maui. Go solo or with a friend. You'll start your extreme sports adventure from the safety of a parasail boat, and get pulled up in to the air in no time.

The Manoa Valley Theatre specializes in producing Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals, bringing many Hawaii premieres to the stage since its inception in 1969. The company was founded by a group of University of Hawaii graduate students, and in 1983 moved to its current 150-seat location.

All of the romance and intrigue of the ranching lifestyle is embodied in the history of the Anna Ranch Heritage Center. The ranch dates back to the early 20th century and is fully restored for visitors to tour and enjoy.

The art of hula is celebrated every April at the Merrie Monarch Festival, the largest 3-day dance festival on the islands and named after the last monarch of Hawaii, King David Kalakaua. In addition to the hula competition, there's also a crafts fair, an art show, hula shows, and a grand parade through Hilo town.