Big Island Adventure
City/town information
Hilo is one of the big Island's two largest cities and is filled with cool, locally-owned shops, great eating, and wonderful parks. A must-see for anyone visiting.
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Hilo
Hilo is one of the big Island's two largest cities and is filled with cool, locally-owned shops, great eating, and wonderful parks. A must-see for anyone visiting.
You will need a car to get here, but it's an exceptional experience and is a can't miss for any Hawaii visitors. Dress warm and bring a good set of hiking boots!
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
You will need a car to get here, but it's an exceptional experience and is a can't miss for any Hawaii visitors. Dress warm and bring a good set of hiking boots!
At the very North of the big Island, this town is super arts-forward with gift shops, cute cafes, and some wonderful day hikes. It can be windy, so be prepared.
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Hawi
At the very North of the big Island, this town is super arts-forward with gift shops, cute cafes, and some wonderful day hikes. It can be windy, so be prepared.
Sightseeing
‘Akaka Falls
Food scene
The best mochi on the big island! Worth the wait - there will be a line, but it move quickly. Also, get the fresh strawberry Mochi; it changes lives!
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Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveThe best mochi on the big island! Worth the wait - there will be a line, but it move quickly. Also, get the fresh strawberry Mochi; it changes lives!
Delicious and very fresh, this is a great place to go after a long day of hiking, when you want to fuel up! Highly recommended and beloved by locals.
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Tetsumen
697 Manono StDelicious and very fresh, this is a great place to go after a long day of hiking, when you want to fuel up! Highly recommended and beloved by locals.
Excellent for the health-conscious or vegan-folks, this little café also has an excellent coffee bar and selection of locally-made crafts.
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VIBE cafe & health bar
750 Kanoelehua AveExcellent for the health-conscious or vegan-folks, this little café also has an excellent coffee bar and selection of locally-made crafts.
So many jams! This amazing little shop has over 50 jams canned by the owner and his wife, who also makes great necklaces. An excellent spot for foodies.
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Mr. Ed's Bakery
28-1672 Old Mamalahoa HwySo many jams! This amazing little shop has over 50 jams canned by the owner and his wife, who also makes great necklaces. An excellent spot for foodies.
A very fun diner with excellent Malasadas! A favorite of locals.
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Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StA very fun diner with excellent Malasadas! A favorite of locals.
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Ukuhamba-hamba
Gas for Rental Cars
Costo in Kona and Safeway in Hilo are the best places to gas up your car! Fuel is expensive in Hawaii, so knowing the cheap spots really helps!
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Bring rain gear!
The Big Island has weather that is constantly changing. There's a reason Hilo is on the "rainy" side. Make sure you bring a rain coat, as well as good shoes. Be prepped to get wet! It's tropical though, so rains pass quickly.