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Overview

Kailua-Kona may host more visitors, but Hilo is the beating heart of Hawai鈥榠 Island. Hidden beneath its daily drizzle lies deep soil and soul, from which sprouts a genuine community and aloha spirit. Hilo's demographics still mirror its sugar-town roots, with a diverse mix of Native Hawaiians, Japanese, Filipinos, Portuguese, Puerto Ricans, Chinese and Caucasians.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Liliuokalani Park, Hilo, East Coast.

    Lili驶uokalani Park

    Hilo

    Arguably Hilo's most beautiful spot, these sprawling Japanese gardens are perfect for picnicking. Named for Hawaii's last queen (r 1891鈥93), the 30-acre鈥

  • HILO, HAWAII - SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 - Pacific tsunami museum in Hilo on September 8, 2011 in Hilo, Hawaii. Museum is dedicated to history of April 1, 1946 Pacific Tsunami which devastated much of Hilo. 173655311 us, usa, old, kea, sky, art, sea, big, tree, hilo, 1960, view, died, blue, palm, coast, shore, cloud, mauna, death, ocean, island, center, hawaii, museum, outdoor, america, educate, culture, holiday, history, pacific, tourist, tourism, tsunami, landmark, entrance, disaster, paradise, building, hawaiian, monument, vacation, american, education, exhibition, casualties, architecture, wave

    Pacific Tsunami Museum

    Hilo

    You cannot understand Hilo without knowing its history as a two-time tsunami survivor (1946 and 1960). This museum encompasses only a few rooms, but they鈥

  • HILO, HAWAII/U.S.A. - MAY 22, 2019: Photo of unidentified people enjoying the Richardson Beach Park, located on the east coast of the Big Island. 1553358317 beach, beautiful, big island, blue, coast, hawaii, hilo, holiday, island, landscape, nature, ocean, outdoor, paradise, recreation, richardson beach park, scenery, scenic, sea, shore, sky, summer, tourism, travel, tropical, u.s., vacation, view, water

    Richardson's Ocean Park

    Hilo

    Near the end of Kalaniana驶ole Ave, this little pocket of black sand is a favorite all-round beach. When calm, the protected waters are popular for鈥

  • Onekahakaha Beach Park

    Onekahakaha Beach Park

    Hilo

    Ideal for kids, this spacious beach has a broad, shallow, sandy-bottomed pool, protected by a boulder breakwater. The water is only 1ft to 2ft deep in鈥

  • Rainbow forms near the base of Wailua Waterfall. 149914934 outdoor, hiking, island, america, usa, park, river, panoramic, stream, trekking, honolulu, falls, panorama, polynesia, mountain, fresh, water, nature, rainbow, big, hawaii, american, landscape, rain forest, rainbow colors, water pool top view, water pool, hawaii waterfall, hawaiian, waterfalls, waterfall mountain, waterfall landscape, beautiful landscapes, beautiful, tropical, volcanic waterfall, volcanic rock, paradise island, paradise

    Rainbow Falls

    Hilo

    A regular stop for tour buses, the lookout for this 'instant gratification' cascade is just steps from the parking lot. Depending on rainfall, the lovely鈥

  • Kaumana Caves

    Kaumana Caves

    Hilo

    Don't expect too much, but these two lava caves offer a mini adventure: pitch dark, sharply rocky, dripping wet, low in spots, mossy and thick with ferns鈥

  • King Kamehameha Statue

    King Kamehameha Statue

    Hilo

    At the northern end of Wailoa River State Park, a 14ft bronze statue of King Kamehameha stands facing the bay. Sculpted by R Sandrin at the Fracaro鈥

  • Pana驶ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

    Pana驶ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

    Hilo

    Hilo's 12-acre zoo is a terrific, family-friendly spot. Stroll along paved paths past tropical foliage to view a modest collection of tropical birds,鈥

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