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Places to Visit in Hilo

 

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Mauna Kea Observatory
Ranked #1 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Observatories/ Planetariums
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Ranked #2 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Waterfalls; State Parks
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Ranked #3 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #4 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Gardens

Liliuokalani Garden is a serene and tranquil area to visit.  There are no main attractions other than nature and Japanese symbols that put you at ease.  Enjoy the opportunity... more »

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Ranked #5 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Ranked #6 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Observatories/ Planetariums
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Ranked #7 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: History Museums; Speciality Museums; Museums; Educational Sites
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Ranked #8 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Hiking Trails
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Ranked #9 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Cinemas
This historic 1925 movie theatre in downtown Hilo reopened in 1998 after being closed for 17 years.
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Ranked #10 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Observatories/ Planetariums; Science Museums

'Imiloa Astronomy Center, on the Big Island in Hilo, Hawaii, offers a fascinating bridge between science and culture. The connection is through the stars and the mountain of... more »

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Ranked #11 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Hiking Trails
meeting point " uncle awe bar ". lava walking day and night. extreme or regular tours.
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Ranked #12 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Museums; Historic Sites
Owner description: The Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum tells the story of Hawaii’s islands and people through its exhibits on Hawaii’s... more » Owner description: The Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum tells the story of Hawaii’s islands and people through its exhibits on Hawaii’s volcanic origins, flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world, Hawaiian culture, and other ethnic groups that have shaped the unique society of Hawaii today. Admire worldwide collections of sea shells and minerals. Learn about 19th century missionary life on a tour of the historic Lyman Mission House, the Island’s oldest wood frame building constructed in 1839. « less
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Ranked #13 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Beaches; Scenic Drives
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Ranked #14 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Zoos
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Ranked #15 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Caverns/ Caves
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Ranked #16 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Beaches
Great for body-boarding, surfing and sun-bathing, but not a good swimming place.
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Ranked #17 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Waterfalls
Waterfalls located on the big island of Hawaii.
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Ranked #18 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Ranked #19 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Natural History Museums
Owner description: The center was constructed to interpret the natural science, culture, and history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and... more » Owner description: The center was constructed to interpret the natural science, culture, and history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment. Interactive displays, engaging three-dimensional models, and immersive theater allow the visitor to experience the wonder and majesty of this special ocean region. A 2,500-gallon salt-water aquarium provides a habitat for some of the fishes from the NWHI reefs. Next to the aquarium, in a small Pisces V Cockpit.alcove is a mock-up of Hawai`i Undersea Research Laboratory's Pisces V submersible. Using working robot arms visitors can experience what it might be like as a researcher descending into the dark depths of the ocean. This exhibit is a major hit with the kids, as well as adults. « less
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Ranked #20 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #21 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Theatres; Art Galleries
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Ranked #22 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #23 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Civic Centres

Wailoa Center is basically an art and culture gallery run by the State of Hawaii and by Cody King the director. It is located in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii behind the King... more »

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Ranked #24 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Educational Sites; Observatories/ Planetariums
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Ranked #25 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Waterfalls; State Parks; Bodies of Water
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Ranked #26 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Parks
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Ranked #27 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Golf Courses
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Ranked #28 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Golf Courses
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Ranked #29 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #30 of 32 attractions in Hilo
Category: State Parks
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