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Equal parts cultural center and art gallery, this place should be visited by anyone with an interest in the local art scene. Many artists show their work here in this eclectic venue. Everything from Chinese silk paintings to mo... more
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This 12-acre zoo, nestled in the heart of the Panaewa Forest Reserve south of Hilo, is the only outdoor rainforest zoo in the United States. Some 50 species of animals from rainforests around the globe call Panaewa home... more
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The oldest wood-frame house on the island was built in 1839 by David and Sarah Lyman, a missionary couple who arrived from New England in 1832. This hybrid combined New England- and Hawaiian-style architecture and is bui... more
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Just outside Hilo is Nani Mau ("forever beautiful"), where Makato Nitahara, who turned a 20-acre papaya patch into a tropical garden, claims to have every flowering plant in Hawaii. His collection includes more than 2,00... more
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This is a great course for the casual golfer: It's flat, scenic, and often fun. Warning: Don't go after a heavy rain (especially in winter), when the fairways can get really soggy and play can slow way down. The... more
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For a dreamy stop in Hilo, head for this haven of all-natural comforters, cushions, futons, meditation pillows, hemp yarns and shirts, antique kimonos and obi, tatami mats sold by the panel, and all manner of comforts in... more
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…, it is believed that any volcanic rock that is taken from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, that person who took… continue reading »
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Hilo Travel Experiences
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Beach Clean Up, Whale Watch and Makalawena!
On Saturday, my friends and I went to South Point to participate in a clean up of the shoreline. Hawai'i gets trash from Asia and the wes... Continue reading »
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Big Island, Hawaii continue
Big Island continueWell after our wonderful experience at the Volcano park, we continue on to Hilo, the other big city on the Big Islan... Continue reading »
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Classes
Sunday, Jan 7th was supposed to be a Sea Kayaking day but it had to be cancelled due to a storm sweeping around this part of the island.... Continue reading »
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First Morning of Orientation
Good morning (though right now it's 1 pm in MA). I'm just brewing up a cup of coffee in a hot pot I bought on Sunday, getting ready to st... Continue reading »
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How long does Jes Lag last?
It's now been 2 days since my last entry... if you've been through any sort of orientation for a new school or job, I'm sure I don't nee... Continue reading »
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Popular Hilo Hotels
- Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
- Hilo Seaside Hotel
- Inn at Kulaniapia
- Naniloa Volcanoes Resort
- Uncle Billys Hilo Bay Hotel
- Arnott's Lodge
- Naalii Plantation
- Volcano House Cratervr
- Mauna Loa Shores
- Pineapple Park Hilo
