Sightseeing
You could spend the whole day here and not see everything, with the recent eruption the park has changed dramatically. Allow for a lot of time because it’s usually very busy, stop at the visitor center and watch the movies that they have to educate yourself about the park and the different eruption that have occurred over the last century.
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Volcano
You could spend the whole day here and not see everything, with the recent eruption the park has changed dramatically. Allow for a lot of time because it’s usually very busy, stop at the visitor center and watch the movies that they have to educate yourself about the park and the different eruption that have occurred over the last century.
420 foot waterfall that’s very accessible, nice easy stroll for a single person or a family.
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‘Akaka Falls
420 foot waterfall that’s very accessible, nice easy stroll for a single person or a family.
A must see. The recent Lava flow happened in this area, the geography has changed so much, it’s worth a visit. You get to see just how powerful mother nature really is.
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Pohoiki Bay
A must see. The recent Lava flow happened in this area, the geography has changed so much, it’s worth a visit. You get to see just how powerful mother nature really is.
Not sure if you can go down to the ocean but the view is unreal.
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Waipio Valley Lookout
Not sure if you can go down to the ocean but the view is unreal.
When the river is flowing this is an amazing place to check out.
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Boiling Pots
1766 Wailuku DrWhen the river is flowing this is an amazing place to check out.
Keala O Keawe Road
Hawaiian Historical Site
Hawaiian Historical Site
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I-Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
62-3601 Kawaihae RdHawaiian Historical Site
Food scene
If you’re planning a trip to the Volcano area, this is a restaurant you must go to. From the handmade pizzas to the cauliflower appetizer, the flavors are off the hook. Lunch or dinner is worth it so make time to stop by.
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ʻŌhelo Café
19-4005 Haunani RdIf you’re planning a trip to the Volcano area, this is a restaurant you must go to. From the handmade pizzas to the cauliflower appetizer, the flavors are off the hook. Lunch or dinner is worth it so make time to stop by.
Local food and a great location with lots of street parking. A good local sports bar.
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Cronies Bar & Grill
11 Waianuenue AveLocal food and a great location with lots of street parking. A good local sports bar.
Amazing local restaurant, family style and the fish is fresh.
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The Seaside Restaurant And Aqua Farm
1790 Kalanianaole StAmazing local restaurant, family style and the fish is fresh.
Great selection and if you’re planning a day trip you can grab lots of things to take with you. Perfect for a single traveler or a family.
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Hilo Lunch Shop
421 Kalanikoa StGreat selection and if you’re planning a day trip you can grab lots of things to take with you. Perfect for a single traveler or a family.
Mr Kadota was a family friend and his memory lives on. If you like burgers I suggest a cheeseburger deluxe. If your like me then just go double cheeseburger straight. Lanai attack.
K's Drive In
194 Hualalai StMr Kadota was a family friend and his memory lives on. If you like burgers I suggest a cheeseburger deluxe. If your like me then just go double cheeseburger straight. Lanai attack.
Great food, huge portions and very affordable.
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Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
681 Manono StGreat food, huge portions and very affordable.
Miyo's
564 Hinano StGreat local Japanese food and a great value
Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice and Ice cream
1263 Kilauea AveUnreal flavors and man they give you plenty.
Amazing selection of food. Great if your Planning a trip for the day, stop here and load up on all kinds of great food to take with you.
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Kawamoto Store
784 Kilauea AveAmazing selection of food. Great if your Planning a trip for the day, stop here and load up on all kinds of great food to take with you.
The thin beef jerky is unreal. Don’t recommend the thick one unless you get jaws of steel.
George's Meat Market
28 Hoku StThe thin beef jerky is unreal. Don’t recommend the thick one unless you get jaws of steel.
Restaurant Miwa
1261 Kilauea AveIf you like Japanese food go here.
The mixologist here is unreal, very small but amazing place. Call ahead to make sure they have room for you. If you get in try a little bit of everything, the flavors are amazing.
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Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua StThe mixologist here is unreal, very small but amazing place. Call ahead to make sure they have room for you. If you get in try a little bit of everything, the flavors are amazing.
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StMohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips, LLC
50 Waianuenue AveThe Temple Bar
Hilo KTA Super Stores
50 E Puainako StBest Poke in Hilo
Food and entertainment
Local farmers market with lots to see and choose from.
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Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetLocal farmers market with lots to see and choose from.
Education
Learn about the stars. Great food in the restaurant too
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlLearn about the stars. Great food in the restaurant too
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
76 Kamehameha AveIf you want to touch the stars this a great place to visit. It’s up there in elevation so be prepared.
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I-Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station
Mauna Kea Access RoadIf you want to touch the stars this a great place to visit. It’s up there in elevation so be prepared.