Hilo is home to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration, including three nights of competition, of ancient and …

Jun 19, 2025 · Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park is a short drive from Hilo, making Hilo an excellent launchpad for exploring the park. To help you plan your perfect trip, we’ve compiled a list of some of …

The most populous region on Hawaii’s Big Island, Hilo is home to spectacular waterfalls, numerous beach parks, and a laid back city right on the eastern shore. History, culture, and modern amenities …

Discover the Hilo region of the Island of Hawaii and find charming towns, beautiful waterfalls and more.

See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Hilo. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler …

Jan 3, 2025 · Hilo is an especially lush city with several gorgeous orchid gardens, interesting parks (the most prominent being Liliu'okalani Garden), museums, and other various attractions. Hilo borders a …

Hilo supports a thriving orchid industry. Exports include orchids, papaya, anthuriums, macadamia nuts, and cattle. Its deepwater harbor is protected by a breakwater. Wailoa River flows through the area …

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Welcome to the Island of Hawaii – yes, Hawaii’s Big Island – and the historic town of Hilo by the Bay. Quaint and colorful shops, museums, parks and tropical gardens, lush rain forests and tall …

Mar 20, 2025 · Hilo sits between the sea, the often-snow-capped summit of Mauna Kea and the smoldering Kilauea volcano. Twice swept clean by tsunamis in the last century, this nostalgic harbor …