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There’s never a shortage of things to do in Hilo. You can stroll through this charming “city of rainbows,” visit galleries, quaint restaurants, local boutiques, and cultural centers like the Pacific Tsunami Museum or the Imiloa Astronomy Center. Then again, you can relax and enjoy the area’s beaches and waterways, almost always decorated with vibrant rainbows. The list, of course, goes on and on. Find countless things to do in Hilo below:


  • (808) 339-0921
    98 Apapane Street
    Hilo, HI 96720
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    Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures

    Budget to luxury no frill accommodations and tours. Tent space, dorm, shared bath & luxury private, also family suites. Our adventures to lava flows and to the summit of Maunakea are rated among world's best along with other eco-adventures.
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  • (808) 934-9199


    Bikevolcano.com, Inc.

    Bikevolcano.com offers guided bicycle tours of Kilauea Volcano: 1)Bike Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Full Day Adventure; 2)Summit Tour Special; 3)Bike to Pele Active Lava Flow Adventure; 4) Fly, Bike,& Volcano tour. Bike Down an Active Volcano!!!
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  • (808) 934-7010
    38 Haili St
    Hilo, HI 96720
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    The Friends of the Palace Theater

    Historic 500-seat theater offering a variety of fine films, concerts, live theater and special events. Currently celebrating its 80th birthday. Restoration of it's huge pipe organ will be completed this fall.
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  • (808) 959-3535


    Green Point Nurseries, Inc.

    Green Point Nurseries, Inc. is a Hawaii grower/shipper/wholesaler providing services with Hawaiian tropical floral products in Hawaii, and for export.
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  • (808) 964-5233
    Four Mile Scenic Route
    Papaikou, HI 96781
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    Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

    Often acclaimed as the most beautiful area in Hawaii, this garden is a photographer’s and nature lover’s paradise. Featuring over 2,500 species of tropical plants from around the globe, an orchid garden, macaw aviary and oceanfront walk.
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  • (808) 969-9700
    Nowelo St
    Hilo, HI 96720
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    Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii

    The 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii offers an immersive Hawaiian journey through time and space, with interactive exhibits, a leading-edge full-dome planetarium, award-winning landscape of native Hawaiian Plants, and a Resaurant with views of Hilo Bay.
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  • (808) 966-4200


    Lava Ocean Adventures

    Hawaii Lava Ocean Adventure Tours to view lava flowing into the sea from volcano Kilauea by boat. Come aboard the US Coast Guard rated LAVAKAI our 34ft 24 passenger lava boat for the ultimate group Hawaii Volcano Tour www.lavaocean.com 808.966.4200
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  • (808) 935-5021
    276 Haili Street
    Hilo, HI 96720
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    Lyman Mission House And Museum

    This Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum tells the story of Hawaii’s islands and people. Exhibits trace Hawaii’s history from its volcanic origins and the flora and fauna that arrived before humans to life in ancient Hawaii and the immigrant groups that helped shape Hawaii’s unique culture of today. The story of missionary life in 19th century Hawaii is told on tours of the historic 1839 Mission House.
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  • (808) 969-1030
    260 Kamehameha Avenue, Suite 209
    Hilo, HI 96720-2859
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    Maikai Ohana Tours

    Maikai Ohana Tours offers Kilauea adventure tours and custom-made & private charter tours from Hilo hotels, Hilo airport, and Hilo harbor in Japanese and English. We strongly believe in providing a valuable experience and great customer service with Aloha and Ohana spirit.
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  • (808) 982-6562
    One Macadamia Rd
    Hilo, HI 96720
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    Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitors Center

    Retail, wholesale supplier macadamia nuts, gift baskets, incentive, corporate gifts. Visitor Center, samples, free.
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  • (808) 959-3500
    421 Makalika Street
    Hilo, HI 96720
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    Nani Mau Gardens

    Located 3 miles from Hilo on the magnificent Big Island of Hawaii, Nani Mau Gardens showcases 53 acres of gorgeous tropical flowers and plants. "Nani Mau" which translates as "forever beautiful" in Hawaiian is a perfect name for this beautiful garden that first opened to the public in 1972.
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  • (808) 935-0926
    130 Kamehameha Avenue
    Hilo, HI 96720
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    Pacific Tsunami Museum

    The museum provides interactive exhibits, documentaries, and docents to explain the tsunami phenomenon and how it affects us in Hawaii, and particularly in Hilo which is dubbed the "Tsunami Capital."
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  • (808) 969-1259
    Commuter Terminal
    Hilo, HI 96720
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    Safari Helicopter Tours

    The first to coin the phrase, "Cadillac of Helicopters" due to the helicopter's luxury comfort and visibility. On these Big Island helicopter tours you'll enjoy red lava flows. A family owned and operated company since 1987.
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  • (808) 963-6353
    28-1710 Honomu Rd.
    Honomu, HI 96728
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    Skyline Eco-Adventures Akaka Falls

    The Newest Big Island Zipline Tour- Cascading nearly 250 ft., one of the World's most spectacular waterfalls passes under your feet as you glide effortlessly through the air.
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