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Nature & Parks
Akaka Falls State Park
6,081 reviews
"An easy walk (although there are quite a few stairs) to this beautiful waterfall, with the added bonus of a wide variety of tropical plants along the route.""This is a great tall waterfall at the end of your nice walk with views of streams and a valley the walk takes you through tropical jungle with lots of flowers if in the flower season realy beautiful."
Nature & Parks
Rainbow Falls
3,821 reviews
"Easy stop just outside of Hilo you have to walk up the trail on the lady side of the falls to see the big tree It is amazing There is also a volcano tube just up the road from the falls If you go have sturdy shoes...""If you are craving more of a hike and adventure there is a beautiful hike in the banyan trees right next to the parking lot and the falls, that goes up some stairs and then nature path to the top of the falls."
Nature & Parks
Liliuokalani Gardens
1,153 reviews
"The park has many sides to it – ocean views, mountain views, relaxing walkways winding around ponds, nearby Banyan trees, a bamboo stand and other interesting trees, jogging trails, etc.""Must see! Plenty of parking and strolling the entire park, including Banyan Drive and coconut island, is worthwhile."
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Maunakea Visitor Information Station
1,657 reviews
"First of all, Saddle road to Mauna Kea is fabulous...easy smooth and accessible...we didn’t go all the way to the top...4 wheel vehicle required...but was worth the trip...bathroom facilities available, take advan...""Our trip to the visitor center for the Friday night stargazing show was one of the highlights of our trip to the Big Island."
Food & Drink
Hilo Farmers Market
1,026 reviews
"Lots of fresh, colorful vegetables, libations and local crafts abound at this market gathering.""... impressed by the quiet & welcoming feel of this market where you will find all kinds of memorabilia you can buy to bring home, as well as a lovely fruit and vegetable market on the other side of the street."
Nature & Parks
Richardson Beach Park
579 reviews
"Perfect to spend two hours alongside a beautiful lava coastline, explore tide pools, enjoy a black sand beach and see a lot of fish.""Richardson Beach Park is a beautiful place to explore the lava rock shoreline, the black sand beach, snorkel in the clear blue waters, surf on the big waves, and look for sea turtles."
Sights & Landmarks
Pepeekeo Scenic Drive
342 reviews
"You'll see gorgeous ocean and bay views, be plunged into deep jungle shadows, and come across two great places to stop for food (What's Shakin' and the Low Store), all in four miles.""This was a neat 4 mile drive that meandered through the jungle offering great cliffside views, beach trails, ans scenic one lane bridges."
Nature & Parks
Coconut Island
628 reviews
"A wonderful way to start your day, with a cup of coffee and a short walk from the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.""There’s picnic tables along the waterfront, plus restrooms and showers too... the grassy area is enjoyed by locals for a variety of outdoor activities, and there’s a protected, small sandy beach (along the channel..."
Museums
Pacific Tsunami Museum
569 reviews
"Hilo has been hit by several tsunamis (aka Tidal Waves) over the past 100 years, and this museum has collected stories from the survivors, photos and other documentation - it also serves to educate everyone who vi...""We had a cruise stop and were able to take the local bus from just outside the port to downtown hilo bus terminal."
Museums
Mauna Loa Observatory
127 reviews
"We from a cloudy misty sky to a bright blue sky, to cloudy overcast and light rain an humid mist.""We arrived early in the morning before the clouds built up, and the view across the valley to Mauna Kea and the actual astronomical observatory were breathtaking, worth the 20 miles of winding one lane road with d..."
Zoos & Aquariums
Mokupapapa Discovery Center
100 reviews
"Interesting interpretation of nature, culture, geology, ecology and the history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands through informative exhibits, short films.""... the way), we learned about the geology, ecology, and cultural history of the smaller islands that make up the rest of the Hawaiian archipelago (otherwise known as the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument)."
Museums
Lyman Museum
258 reviews
"The excellent exhibits are nicely curated, and we especially enjoy the collection of rocks and minerals, plus seashells too.""The mineral collection here is outstanding, the presentation on the geology of Hawaii is good, especially for kids, and the tour of the original missionary home was very well done."
