Hilo Things To Do - Best Activities & Attractions in Hilo HI

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AKen's House of Pancakes

  • 1730 Kamehameha Avenue
    Hilo, HI 96720-4639
  • +1 808 935 8711
4.5
39 reviews, 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
... of Pancakes is great! When everything else in Hilo is closed in the evening Ken's is open. The food is really good-I would personally recommend the chili fries and the loco moco. You can't g... More Reviews
OpenList.com
... a rare and precious commodity in almost any town, the 24-hour restaurant is almost unheard of in hawai'i. thank goodness then for ken's hop, ... More Reviews
Ken's House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720-4639

BBig Island Candies

  • 585 Hinano Street
    Hilo, HI 96720-4428
  • +1 808 935 8890
5.0
42 reviews, 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
... in my hotel suite when I went to the Big Island and I was hooked from the first bite! I now order it on a regular basis from their website and have it shipped to my home in the U.S. The deliver... More Reviews
Yelp
... road bars and the shortbread hand-dipped in chocolate. I was completely mesmerized as I watched the workers make these goodies through ... More Reviews
Big Island Candies
585 Hinano Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4428

CNa Makua

  • 107 Waianuenue Avenue
    Hilo, HI 96720-2435
  • +1 808 969 7985
5.0
1 review, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
... small shop in Hilo has beautiful shirts and dresses designed by the owner and his son. They are unusual and very well made. The designs are wonderful depictions of ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
Specializing in original Hawaiian designs, this clothing boutique offers a full line ... More Descriptions
Na Makua
107 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720-2435

DHilo Guitars

  • 114 Ponahawai Street
    Hilo, HI 96720-3004
  • +1 808 935 4282
5.0
1 review, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
... a global perspective to this provincial little town. Even though Ken has played guitar all over the world, he fits right in with the local, laid-back style of living on the Big Island. He also ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
Known as \"The Best Little Guitar Shop In Hawaii,\" ... More Descriptions
Hilo Guitars
114 Ponahawai Street
Hilo, HI 96720-3004

EOnekahakaha Beach Park

  • Onekahakaha Rd
    Hilo,HI,96720
4.5
3 reviews, 1 source
Yelp
... for anyone visiting Hilo. There is a sandy area suitable for kids (well protected from the surf). Lots of lava rock areas throughout, ... More Reviews
Yelp
Tidepooling!!! A truly unique experience for a visitor to the islands! More Reviews
Onekahakaha Beach Park
Onekahakaha Rd
Hilo,HI,96720

FAkaka Falls State Park

  • End of Akaka Falls Road
    Off Hwy 220, Hilo, HI
  • +1 808 974 6200
Amazon.com
... of the states most scenic waterfalls, a free and easy attraction for the entire family ... comfortable, mile-long, stroller-friendly ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... stopped at Akaka Falls on the way from Kona to Hilo. We didn't have much time, but we didn't need it. The round-trip hike took us about 30 minutes, you could do it in 15 if you didn't stop to v... More Reviews
Akaka Falls State Park
End of Akaka Falls Road
Off Hwy 220, Hilo, HI

GPacific Tsunami Museum

Pacific Tsunami Museum
  • 130 Kamehameha Avenue
    Hilo, HI 96720-2833
  • +1 808 935 0926
3.5
overall rating
MuseumStuff.com
... Pacific Tsunami Museum is to promote public tsunami education for the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Region. The museum also preserves the social and cultural history of Hawaii ... More Descriptions
Gohawaii.com
... natural events that struck Hilo, here in the historic First Hawaiian Bank Building on Kamehameha Avenue. Hilo twice survived tsunamis and as a result, the town was built further inland with a p... More Descriptions
Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720-2833

HAkaka Falls


  • Hilo,HI,96720
4.5
14 reviews, 1 source
Yelp
More nature in all her glory. More Reviews
Yelp
... certainly is a thing of natural beauty but I was not that overwhelmed with the whole experience. I mean, I'm used to a little more ... More Reviews
Akaka Falls

Hilo,HI,96720

IPanaewa Rainforest Zoo

Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
  • P.O. Box 738
    Kea`au, HI 96749
  • +1 808 959 7224
TripAdvisor
... of 7 visited the zoo a few weeks ago and enjoyed it. One of the teenagers who were with us had never been to a zoo, so that may have made it a little more enjoyable, but we had a good time. Fir... More Reviews
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
P.O. Box 738
Kea`au, HI 96749

JHilo Municipal Golf Course

Hilo Municipal Golf Course
  • 340 Haihai St
    Between Kinoole and Iwalani Streets, Hilo, HI 96720
  • +1 808 959 7711
3.0
4 reviews, 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
... of rain...but it's cheap. Don't go if you are tourist and will have only chance to play golf in Hawaii, just go to Kona side which guranntee to have nice weather. Hilo Muni is very relaxabl... More Reviews
TheGolfCourses.net
... is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Hilo, Hawaii. This short layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. Online tee times may be available at Hilo Mu... More Descriptions
Hilo Municipal Golf Course
340 Haihai St
Between Kinoole and Iwalani Streets, Hilo, HI 96720

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About Hilo

Choosing Hilo, Hawaii is a wonderful choice when you decide on your next vacation destination. This is a university town and one where you can really explore the culture of the island. The downtown core is the historic heart of the town with delightful shopping experiences and museums where you can browse numerous exhibits detailing the history of Hilo, Hawaii and its people. There are many types of lodgings for you to choose from that will meet the needs of all vacation budgets.

Enjoy the spectacular views of the ocean and the luxurious amenities available at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Here you can swim in the freshwater pool, tee off on the 9-hole golf course or take a stroll through the Liliuokalani Gardens, as just some of the things to do. A 45-minute drive will take you to the Hawaii Volcanoes national park, after which you can return to your room or suite for complete relaxation.

If you prefer something more intimate when you visit Hilo, stay at the Hale Kai, which Frommer’s has named one of the top 100 bed and breakfasts in the United States and Canada. This bed and breakfast overlooks Hilo Bay and features four oceanfront rooms with private baths. In addition to the delicious breakfast each morning of your stay, you will enjoy the lanai, Wifi and Cable TV in your room. Sit on the deck and enjoy the sight of whales playing offshore and watch the surfers riding the waves. The friendly hosts will gladly give you directions to any of the tourist attractions in the area.