Hilo, Hawaii City Guide

Hilo overlooks Hilo Bay, and is near two mountains, Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea. Activities include hiking, surfing, golf, kayaking and more!
 

Hilo Attractions


Pana ewa Rainforest Zoo
Pana ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens is the only natural tropical rainforest zoo in the United States.

 

Hilo City Guide


Discover Hilo, HI
Hilo's centuries-old wooden storefronts house surprisingly sophisticated galleries, shops, restaurants and cultural sites — all of which you can explore on foot. This sleepy town looks out towards beautiful Hilo Bay and is filled with a genuine aloha spirit.

 

Hilo Dining Guide


Hilo Restaurants
Hawaii Diner- Island Restaurants

 

Hilo Museums


The Lyman House Memorial Museum
The nationally accredited Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawai`i in its exhibit halls and its 1839 historic missionary home.

 

Hilo National Parks


Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution —

 

Hilo Outdoors


Nani Mau Gardens
Located 3 miles from Hilo on the magnificent Big Island of Hawaii, Nani Mau Gardens showcases 53 acres of gorgeous tropical flowers and plants. "Nani Mau" which translates as "forever beautiful" in Hawaiian is a perfect name for this beautiful garden that first opened to the public in 1972.


The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the single largest conservation area under the U.S. flag, and the largest marine conservation area in the world.



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