- TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Hilo, Hawaii, including 30 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pahoa, Hakalau, Volcano and Honomu.
- From Richardson Beach Park to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, the Hilo area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Observatories & Planetariums, Beaches, Hiking Trails and Natural History Museums.
- Overlooking Hilo Bay, Hilo, Hawaii is the largest settlement in the county. Known for its breathtaking beaches and it's surrounding volcanoes, Hilo is largely residential with a flourishing tourist population. The city hosts the annual weeklong Merrie Monarch Festival and is home to the famous Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation.
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As long as you pack a sturdy pair of hiking shoes and a couple of flashlights, Kaumana Caves Park will provide you with a thrilling adventure. Hikers enter into genuine lava tubes in their original form and can explore the caves by flashlight.
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Take a guided tour of the Lyman family Mission House, Hawaii's oldest wood frame building, and explore the history of the state through seashell and mineral collections, permanent and special exhibits at the Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum.
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The main attraction of the Imiloa Astonomy Center is its 120-seat planetarium, which boasts shows in 3D. The site also comprises a large landscape garden featuring plants native to Hawaii, and exhibits exploring connections between science and local Hawaiian culture.
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A black sand beach, Richardson Ocean Park has tidal pools to explore and calm water. Also at the park are restrooms, showers, picnic areas, telephones, and a spring fed ponds.
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During the golden years for American movie theaters, the Palace Theater in Hilo, opened in 1925 to an excited public. Known for its excellent, natural acoustics, today the venue hosts live shows, entertainment, and movies.
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308 Kamehameha Ave, Suite 109, Hilo, HI 96720
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Featuring educational exhibits detailing the ecological history of the region, Mokupapapa Discovery Center offers visitors aquariums filled with native sea life. The center features displays with life sized animal models like seals, sharks, and more.
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At Wailuku River State Park, visitors can hike to a historic waterfall where they can view rainbows reflecting off of its mist. The park also contains the Boiling Pots, pools of water that appear to be boiling with rain.
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KapohoKine Adventures
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: 40% Off Zipline & Volcano Experience at KapohoKine Adventures
224 Kamehameha Avenue #106, Hilo, HI 96720
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The volcano tours and the zipline tours are two of the most popular services offered by KapohoKine Adventures. Other services include whale watching and snorkeling. They have their own gear shop.
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Mauna Kea Access Road, Hilo, HI
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Located midway to the summit at Mauna Kea, the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station is the acclimatization point for those continuing to the summit, and houses interpretive information and public telescopes. Free nightly stargazing programs provide guided opportunities for star-gazing in a location notable for…
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Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures offers trips where tourists can watch Hawaiian sunrises and sunsets, stargaze, explore volcanoes and visit valleys and waterfalls. They can also accommodate multi-day hikes and custom hikes.