Hilo Attractions

What’s your pleasure? Hilo has everything a vacation needs to make it special. Tap into the past with museums that give history new life. Tap into the future at a state-of-the-art astronomy center, where a three dimensional universe bursts into your senses. Surf before lunch, golf before dinner. Meander through tropical botanical gardens as rich with life and color as the ocean you can snorkel. Hike around a volcano’s rim, and through pristine snow at the roof of the Pacific. Kayak over the surf and make friends with the dolphins. In East Hawaii there are opportunities to pursue, challenges to meet and memories to create.

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii

‘Imiloa is a comprehensive facility that showcases the connections between  Hawaiian culture and today’s astronomical research conducted at Maunakea.

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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

Over 2,000 tropical plant species, representing more than 125 families and 750 general, are found in this one-of-a-kind garden!

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Lyman Museum & Mission House

Visit the Lyman Museum and Mission House, the oldest wood frame building on the Big Island that tells the story of Hawai`i, its islands and its people.

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Hawaiian EDventure

Hawaiian EDventure is committed to honor & perpetuate the Hawaiian culture by providing opportunities for visitors to experience authentic cultural activities & programs.

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Pacific Tsunami Museum

The Pacific Tsunami Museum provides residents and visitors with much needed tsunami education and awareness.

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World Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls

Visit World Botanical Gardens and the spectacular triple-tiered Umauma Falls, acclaimed as Hawaii’s most beautiful waterfall.

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