DISCOVER THE TOWN OF HILO ON
THE EAST SIDE OF THE BIG ISLAND
Local food, Waterfalls & Multiple Attractions
Exploring Hilo can be a fun day trip, with many different options for where to spend your time. The Daniel K. Inouye Highway takes you on a drive in between two of the largest mountains in the world, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. This drive also includes views of Maui and the Kohala Mountain Chain and Hualalai Mountain.
If you make this trip on a Wednesday or a Saturday the Hilo Downtown Market has an amazing assortment of unique tropical fruit and flowers and locally-crafted souvenirs. Make sure to discover a rambutan, soursop or the amazing white pineapple while you are in paradise.
While visiting Hilo we also recommend seeing Historic Banyan Drive, trying poke (local raw fish dish) from Suisan Fish Market and enjoying a stroll through Liliuokalani Park & Garden all located on beautiful Hilo Bay. On the southern end of Liliuokalani Park you can find Ali’i Ice Co., a small building where they sell delicious handmade paletas (Mexican ice pops).
One of Hilo’s famous landmarks is Big Island Candies, where you can watch the production of a unique variety of world-famous chocolates and treats and enjoy some samples and gift shopping.
North of Hilo you can find Akaka falls and Rainbow falls, Onomea Bay and the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. South of Hilo you can find the Panaewa Zoo and the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory.
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