- Our list of the best things to do in Hilo, Hawaii, features the top 82 nearby activities — including 42 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hilo, HI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of Hilo, HI , followed by 47 popular activities in nearby cities, including Pahoa, Volcano, Hakalau, Honomu, Keaau, Laupahoehoe, Papaikou, Volcanoes, Wailea, Kailua-Kona, Kurtistown and Mountain View
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24.2 Miles
Situated in the aptly-named town of Volcanoes, Hawaii, the Volcano Golf & Country Club is an exotic paradise. It contains the world's only golf course on the rim of an active volcano. The Club also features a delightful restaurant.
24.5 Miles
Home to the HICCUP Circus and the Seaview School, the SPACE Performing Arts Center offers classes for both adults and children. The hands-on learning environment provides a chance to interact with others while taking part in recreational activities.
25.0 Miles
Located on Crater Rim, the Jaggar Museum is an interpretive volcanology museum. Its holdings include safety gear, photographs, vintage tools and scientific displays that demonstrate what volcanos are and why they erupt.
25.2 Miles
Knicknamed the 'hot pond,' the Big Island's Ahalanui Park is most famous for its large hot spring. Swimming is permitted throughout the year. Portable toilets, grills and lifeguiard services are available.
25.2 Miles
All sorts of tours are available with the Kalapana Cultural Tours: bike, boat, hiking, hunting, fishing, and lava tours.
25.2 Miles
Situated within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Thurston Lava Tube, also known as Nahuku, is a 500 year old lava cave. Visitors can walk through the cave which is conveniently lit with electric lighting.
25.6 Miles
98%
594 votes
P.O. Box 1251, Volcano, HI 96785
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Volcano Discovery Hawaii gives private volcano tours on the Big Island. The tours of craters and lava can last from a few hours, to an entire day, and include a private guide.
25.6 Miles
With a height of 13,796 feet, the Mauna Kea Summit offers a scenic view of the surroundings. In here is also found the largest observatory for optical, infrared, and submilimeter astronomy center.
25.9 Miles
75%
81 votes
13-101 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road, Pahoa, HI 96778
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Beautiful Isaac Hale Beach Park sits on Pohoiki Bay. It is an excellent launch spot for recreational fishing boats, and its beautiful ocean views make it popular among photographers. Campers must purchase permits before entering the park.
25.9 Miles
Mauna Kea is a Hawaiian island that provides visitors with the chance to go both hiking and skiing. The location is known to have clear skies suitable for guests interested in astronomy.