- 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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When you are on the Big Island, take the time to go where the locals choose to ride the waves, Honoli'i Beach Park. Stretch out in the grassy areas and watch the surfers or hunt for interesting rocks, this is a peaceful, happy beach area or all to enjoy.
2.8 Miles
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.
11.6 Miles
The Pu'u 'O'o Trail heads in the direction of Volcano Village through pioneer ohia forest, brush, and grasslands. Hikers are able to pass over the solidified lava flows from 1855 and 1881, and seasonal bird hunting is allowed by permit.
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If you are looking for a place to go snorkeling, Keaukaha Beach Park, should be your first choice. The lava rock formations create pools of water where the sea turtles hang out, and there are grassy areas for a family picnic.
14.9 Miles
A three mile drive through macadamia nut groves leads to Hershey's Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company for a visit to the nut and chocolate processing plant. Taste several varieties of macadamia nuts, watch demonstrations, and visit the gift shop.
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Segway of Hawaii at Botanical World Adventures
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31-240 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hakalau, HI 96710
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Tour Hakalau in total comfort with Segway of Hawaii at Botanical World Adventures. No prior Segway experience is required, and safety gear is provided. Tours may be postponed due to heavy rains.
5.3 Miles
Onomea Tea Company makes teas of many different flavors and varieties. Tours/tastings are available where visitors can see the growing fields and processing areas and then try some of freshly brewed, organic teas.
5.6 Miles
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27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, HI 96781
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Located in Papaiku, Hawaii, the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a tranquil gem on the shore of Onomea Bay. Its property includes hundreds of plant species, many of which are endangered or found nowhere else in the world.
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Parasailing along the coasts of the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui is the foundational service of UFO Parasail. The business also offers several other types of oceanic adventures such as water sport trips and light tackle fishing.
8.1 Miles
Experience Hawaii's volcanoes with Native Guide Hawaii. Learn about the history of these mighty mountains and their role in Hawaiian culture. Tourists may have the opportunity to see a live lava flow if one is active in the vicinity.