Hilo Art Museum , 1266 Kamehameha Ave , ☎ +1 808 961-1426 ( info@hiloartmuseum.org ), [4] . The Big

Hilo [1] is a town on the Big Island of Hawaii . The county seat and largest city in Hawaii County, Hilo is the one of the best starting points to explore the eastern half of the island, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Hilo International Airport is the main airport serving Hilo and the eastern side of the Big Island. The majority of flights to Hilo originate tourism hotels mexico from Honolulu via Hawaiian Airlines and go! There is also one flight from Kahului daily, and one non-stop flight from LAX daily, operated by United Airlines.
As public transportation on Hawai`i Island is minimal, virtually all visitors rent a vehicle from one of the many rental agencies upon arriving at Hilo International Airport. As an alternative, tourism hotels mexico taxis are also available tourism hotels mexico at the airport though renting a car is almost always more practical. The county's Hele-On Bus system ($1 fare) does not serve Hilo International Airport. It's a good idea to make car reservations in advance, as special events tourism hotels mexico or active conditions at the Volcanoes National Park can quickly deplete the supply of available vehicles.
For family - friendly, educational, personal tours of Hilo and Hamakua waterfalls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park , and other locations on the island of Hawaii, check out Native Guide Hawaii [2] ( +1 808 982-7575).
Pacific Tsunami Museum , 130 Kamehameha Ave , ☎ +1 808 935-0926 ( tsunami@tsunami.org , fax : +1 808 935-0842 ), [3] . Serves as a living memorial, and a reminder for a generation yet to experience such fright. A tsunami , Japanese for "harbor waves" are a fact of life in Hawaii, especially Hilo. On 1 April 1946, and 23 May 1960, Hilo suffered devastating tsunamis that reshaped its social and economic structure. edit
Hilo Art Museum , 1266 Kamehameha Ave , ☎ +1 808 961-1426 ( info@hiloartmuseum.org ), [4] . The Big Island's only general art museum, and has a growing collection of art from around the world. It is in the historic Hilo Iron Works building with a breathtaking view of Hilo Bay. edit
The Lyman House Museum , 276 Haili St , ☎ +1 808 935-5021 . This museum features a restored missionary house (hourly guided tours). They also have a small collection of local artwork, historical exhibits, and the 9th-best mineral collection in the United States. edit
Rainbow Falls : If you don't have time to make it up to Akaka Falls, or you don't like hiking, Rainbow Falls is worth a visit. Try to visit early in the the day. You have a better chance to see the rainbow created by the mist. Drive up Waianuenue Avenue from downtown, following the signs. If you pass the hospital, you have gone too far. Very wheelchair accessible, but the Boiling Pots will require some hiking. (WARNING- DO NOT SWIM IN BOILING POTS OR ANYWHERE IN THE WAILUKU tourism hotels mexico RIVER- A combination of strong undertow and hidden lava tubes underwater make this river the deadliest one on the East side of Hawaii. Do not swim anywhere in this river, and if you see other people swimming, do your best to warn them. I personally knew someone who drowned at the Boiling Pots; it is easy to do. Stay safe!
King Kamehameha Statue - Erected in 1997 at Wailoa State Park, the statue of King Kamehameha is perhaps the most impressive of the four found throughout the state. A gift from the island of Kauai who failed to erect the statue due to the historical significance of being the only island never to be conquered by Kamehameha the Great. Standing at 14 feet tall, the statue now overlooks Hilo where the first King of Hawaii established his seat of government.
Naha Stone , 300 Waianuenue Ave ( in front of the Hilo Public Library ). It was prophesied that the man who moved the Naha stone, which weighs nearly tourism hotels mexico 5000 pounds, would unite all of the Hawaiian islands and be the greatest king of all Hawaii. Kamehameha, at the age of fourteen, not only moved the stone, but lifted it end over end, and he eventually fulfilled the prophesy. The Pinao stone, which sits next to the Naha stone, once guarded an ancient temple. edit
Lili'uokalani tourism hotels mexico Gardens - Located on Banyan Drive, this authentic Japanese garden was built in the early 1900s as a memorial to the immigrant Japanese tourism hotels mexico who developed the old Waiakea Sugar Plantation and is named in honor of Hawaii's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.
Merrie Monarch Festival - Located at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium adjacent to Wong Stadium. The Merrie Monarch Festival is an internationally renowned hula competition. The festival also has a parade, arts and crafts. The festival runs a week and takes place every spring. 2013's festival will take place from March 31st through April 6th.
Many of the activities that are available are strictly tourism hotels mexico daytime, and focus on the ocean. Surf culture is big, and boards may be rented from Orchidland Surf , located in the Bayfront district. Stan, the owner, will be happy to fill you in on where to go as well as the current conditions.
Other ocean fun can be found at Richardson's Ocean Park at the end of Kalanianaole (Highway 19). This is a popular tourism hotels mexico spot for family cookouts, and has occasional waves. Snorkeling is a popular activity here. You can also find people relaxing on the beach or in the grass reading and visiting.
tourism hotels mexico Four Mile is a popular swimming spot, also located on Kalanianaole, before you get to Richardson's. Though there is no 'beach', it is rather like a large salt water swimming pool, with a sandy bottom, protected from the ocean by a reef. The brackish tourism hotels mexico water is colder, a mix of the ocean and fresh water springs. If you go early afternoon you are likely to see large sea turtles that have swum in from the other side of the reef.
Hilo has two main shopping areas, each about a mile away from most of the hotels on the Banyan Drive loop. Follow Kamehameha Avenue west from Banyan Drive, and you will arrive at Downtown Hilo, which is home to many quaint shops and restaurants. Follow Highway 11 (also Mamalahoa Highway or Kanoelehua Avenue) south from Banyan Drive, and you will arrive tourism hotels mexico at the Prince Kuhio Plaza. There are larger retail stores in and around the Prince Kuhio Plaza area. KTA Superstores, Long's Drugs, and a Wal-Mart are all present on the island.
Most Downtown Hilo stores are located along the "Bayfront", or Kamehameha Avenue, though the side streets are also packed with excellent finds and shops to explore. The Hilo Farmer's Market is also located downtown. You can easily spend a day walking around Downtown Hilo, browsing and shopping.
2 the Point Acupuncture , 83 Maikai St , ☎ +1 808 938-6007 , [5] . Skilled in the art and science of natural medicine.Applying the ancient Asian tradition tourism hotels mexico of Seitai Shinpo Acupuncture with modern science, Kim is able to treat not only the ailments that bring you to see us, but also to safeguard your long term health and quality of life, so that your path in life is pain free and easy. edit
Basically Books , 160 Kamehameha tourism hotels mexico Ave , ☎ +1 808 961-0144 , [6] . This family-owned independent bookstore in the heart of Downtown Hilo is the perfect place to purchase books on Hawaiian culutre, history and language. Excellent selection of Big Island maps. edit
EightyTwo Creations , 82 Ponahawai St , ☎ +1 808 969-3670 tourism hotels mexico , [7] . Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm . Eightytwo creations has 2sections of it's business, retail tourism hotels mexico clothing art in the showroom and full service custom printing tourism hotels mexico in the back. Retail section includes clothing from 808 Empire, Lemon Hawaii, Upper Playground, Restless kids, Fumanchu, Acrylick, American Apparel, more. They also feature art by local artist. Printing services include stickers, banners, wall graphics, t-shirts, hats, heat transfers, much more edit
Hilo Farmer's Market , ( cnr of Mamo St and Kamehameha Ave ), ☎ +1 808 933-1000 , [8] . W Sa mornings from dawn until it's gone, Su 2PM-until it's gone . Purchase the freshest, cheapest produce in Hilo at the Hilo Farmer's Market. You can also find fresh fish, fresh-cut tourism hotels mexico flowers (anthuriums, protea, and other local varieties), prepared snacks, and the typical flea market goodies. Be prepared to haggle. Get there early, like the locals do, before everything sells out. edit
Hilo Surfboard Company , 84 Ponahawai St , ☎ +1 808 934-0925 , [9] . The Big Island's surf shop for surfers. tourism hotels mexico This little shop has Hawaii Islands largest selection of new, used, and custom surfboards. There is also a huge selection of bodyboards. They have rentals and on site board repair. Also find Hilo Surfboard Company t-shirts and many local brands. Owner Scott Murray will be stoked to see you and talk story! edit
Kahuina tourism hotels mexico Gallery , ( on cnr of Mamo St and Kilauea Ave, just up the street from the Farmer's Market ), ☎ +1 808 935-4420 . A cooperative of island artists and musicians. A variety of cards, posters, CDs, original works of art, and small publications are available from local artists and musicians. Each Friday night is free open mic and music. edit
Sig Zane Designs , 122 Kamehameha tourism hotels mexico Ave ( right next to the Pacific Tsunami Museum ), ☎ +1 808 935-7077 , [10] . M-F 9:30AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-4PM . Sig Zane Designs is one of the premier clothiers in Hawaii. They are known for their original tourism hotels mexico textile prints, which depict indigenous and culturally-significant Hawaiian plants and flowers. The shop offers aloha shirts, ladies' blouses and dresses, handbags, and furniture. Sig Zane's aloha shirts and clothing items are priced higher than brands available at Hilo Hattie, though tourism hotels mexico the quality and look is worth the extra cost. Aloha shirts from $89, Ladies' blouses from $59 . edit
The Prince tourism hotels mexico Kuhio Plaza is the main retail center in Hilo. It is surrounded by many larger retailers and shops. It is best to have a car, as Highway 11 from Banyan Drive to the Plaza is not the most pedestrian-friendly boulevard.
Big Island Candies , 585 Hinano St , (toll free: +1 800-935-5510 ), [11] . 8:30AM-5PM daily . Big Island Candies is renowned for their chocolate hand-dipped cookies and confections. They even dip dried squid in chocolate! This is one of the most popular gifts for visitors to take home fro