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Feb
77°F 25°C
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Kazumura Cave Tours
Ollie #1 of 33 attractions in Hilo
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves; Tours
Distance  31.9 km from city centre
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Mauna Loa Observatory
Ollie #2 of 33 attractions in Hilo
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Akaka Falls State Park
Ollie #3 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 181 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls; State Parks
Distance  14.9 km from city centre
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Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
Ollie #4 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  8.7 km from city centre
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Liliuokalani Gardens
Ollie #5 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews

Liliuokalani Garden is a serene and tranquil area to visit.  There are no main attractions other than nature and Japanese symbols that put you at ease.  Enjoy the opportunity... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Onizuka Center for International Astronomy
Ollie #6 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
Bike Volcano
Ollie #7 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: Bike Volcano provides guided bicycle tours of Kilauea Volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Join Bike Volcano on an amazing guided...... more » Owner description: Bike Volcano provides guided bicycle tours of Kilauea Volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Join Bike Volcano on an amazing guided bicycle tour of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or Kilauea Volcano's Active Lava Flow on the Big Island of Hawaii. Bike Down an Active Volcano!!! We will provide you with all the equipment necessary, lunch or dinner, snacks, beverages, a Professional Guide, and van support. Children are welcome. « less
Attraction type  Biking Trails
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Lyman Museum
Ollie #8 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: The Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum tells the story of Hawaii’s islands and people through its exhibits on Hawaii’s volcanic origins, flora and...... more » Owner description: The Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum tells the story of Hawaii’s islands and people through its exhibits on Hawaii’s volcanic origins, flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world, Hawaiian culture, and other ethnic groups that have shaped the unique society of Hawaii today. Admire worldwide collections of sea shells and minerals. Learn about 19th century missionary life on a tour of the historic Lyman Mission House, the Island’s oldest wood frame building constructed in 1839. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
Ollie #9 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews

'Imiloa Astronomy Center, on the Big Island in Hilo, Hawaii, offers a fascinating bridge between science and culture. The connection is through the stars and the mountain of... more »

Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums; Science Museums
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Coconut Island
Ollie #10 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches; Scenic Drives
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Pacific Tsunami Museum
Ollie #11 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums; Museums; Educational Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Rainbow Falls
Ollie #12 of 33 attractions in Hilo
3.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Palace Theatre
Ollie #13 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
This historic 1925 movie theatre in downtown Hilo reopened in 1998 after being closed for 17 years.
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Keaukaha Beach Park
Ollie #14 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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Honoli'i Beach Park
Ollie #15 of 33 attractions in Hilo
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Great for body-boarding, surfing and sun-bathing, but not a good swimming place.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
Mehana Brewing Company
Ollie #16 of 33 attractions in Hilo
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Factory Tours
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Hilo Municipal Golf Course
Ollie #17 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  6.4 km from city centre
Kaumana Caves Park
Ollie #18 of 33 attractions in Hilo
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Native Hawaiian Lava
Ollie #19 of 33 attractions in Hilo
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
meeting point " uncle awe bar ". lava walking day and night. extreme or regular tours.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
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Wailuku River State Park
Ollie #20 of 33 attractions in Hilo
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls; State Parks; Bodies of Water
Distance  4.5 km from city centre
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