"The Artisans of Waipio Valley For road-trippers around the Big Island of Hawai‘I, the Waipio Valley is an attraction all its own with a beautiful green valley that opens into the sea. Several shops and stops in the area make a pleasurable drive more interesting. One such stop at the Waipio Valley Artworks shop will make travelers rearrange their suitcase on the way home to make room for koa wood bowls, jewelry, and even furniture."