Hilo

Hilo is located only 45 minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hikers may enjoy waterfalls and the Boiling Pots at Wailuku River State Park.

You may visit the Pacific Tsunami Museum, the Lyman Mission House and Museum, the Mokupapapa Discovery Center, and the Imiloa Astronomy Center if you can pull yourself away from the beach. Hikers may enjoy waterfalls and the Boiling Pots at Wailuku River State Park.

One of Hawaii's greatest outdoor markets, attracts approximately 200 merchants each week who sell fish, fruit, apparel, crafts, and other items each week. A very colorful array of locally grown exotic fruits and vegetables, macadamia nuts, island jams and jellies, tasty baked items, and enormous buckets of orchids and anthuriums are available. Arrive early for the finest selection, and don't be afraid to haggle.