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.
Big Island Climbing
We offer an exciting bouldering experience for individuals of all ages and skill levels. We’re passionate about providing an accessible bouldering experience for everyone.
Botanical World Adventures
Visit Botanical World Adventures and the spectacular triple-tiered Umauma Falls, acclaimed as Hawaii’s most beautiful waterfall.
Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art
The Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art (“HMOCA”) exhibition galleries showcase local arts, culture, theater, special events as well as exhibitions from around the world.
Hawaii Plantation Museum
The Hawai‘i Plantation Museum tells the story of the establishment of the sugar industry on the Big Island.
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden
Over 2,000 tropical plant species, representing more than 125 families and 750 general, are found in this one-of-a-kind garden!
Hilo Farmers Market
The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island.
Island Mountain Guides
Visit Kulaniapia Falls and rappel down our namesake waterfall! Your adventure takes you 130 feet down Kulaniapia Falls, led by Island Mountain Guides.
‘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.
Ka’u Coffee Mill
Ka’u Coffee Mill, LLC is a full service coffee mill providing services and retail sales in the district of Ka’u on the Island of Hawaii. The retail shop provides free tours of coffee orchards, milling, and roasting.
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.
Pacific Tsunami Museum
The Pacific Tsunami Museum provides residents and visitors with much needed tsunami education and awareness.
Umauma Falls & Zipline eXperience
Umauma Falls & ZipLine eXperience is the one unforgettable memory you’ve been longing to create with your family and friends while on the Big Island.
Happening Around Hilo
HILO HULA TUESDAYS continues at the Mo`oheau Park Bandstand across from the Hilo Farmers Market at 329 Kamehameha Avenue every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. This free event is sponsored by Destination Hilo’s members and supported by various hula hālau who lovingly perpetuate our Hawaiian culture. Please join us. We have a one-time […]
Hilo Hula Tuesday at the Mooheau Park Bandstand is being held every Tuesday through December 27, 2022, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Please join us for this free event across from the Hilo Farmers Market! Various well-known Hilo musicians and halau will be featured.
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