A Former Resident's Guide To Hilo, Hawai'i (Big Island) || @Roamingnearandfar

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Get App Hilo, Hawai'i, is a very multicultural town on the Big Island. If you want the local experience and a slower pace, don't skip a visit to Hilo! @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Lili'uokalani Gardens is a gorgeous Japanese garden in Hilo to walk, bike, picnic, photograph, and relax. It is a favorite of tourists and residents. 1 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App The park is also a great place to meditate by the ocean, walk to Coconut Island, or watch the sunset and look at Mauna Kea from afar. @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Wailoa River State Park is another pretty park to see. Walk or bike and enjoy the cool bridges. 2 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App At Wailoa Park, be sure to also see Hilo's statue of King Kamehameha the Great. There also is an art center in the park. @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Right in Hilo there is a waterfall called Rainbow Falls. If you are super lucky, you may see rainbows on a sunny day! 3 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Up the road from Rainbow Falls you can find Boiling Pots, which also happens to have a waterfall. Do not swim here though, as it is dangerous. 4 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Downtown Hilo has many small gift shops, restaurants, and the historic Palace Theater. Yearly in the fall they host a Black and White Night event too. 5 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Go photograph Onekahakaha Beach Park. Hilo isn't as well known as Kona for its beaches, but locals flock to Hilo beaches for holidays and sunny days. 6 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App About 15 miles outside of Hilo you can see Akaka Falls, another great waterfall to chase. There is also a lovely loop walk. 7 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App At Akaka Falls, I once found this obscure magical location during the loop walk--it is gorgeous at Akaka Falls. @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App If you are a fan of tropical flowers, visit a botanical garden. I recommend the Nani Mau Gardens, located super close to Hilo. 8 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Visit the Panaewa Zoo, the only tropical Zoo in the USA (check status-- currently closed until likely May 2021.). They have a white tiger! 9 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Saturdays and Wednesdays check out the famous Hilo Farmer's Market to buy souvenirs, fruit, & veggies. Wash all produce due to rat lungworm disease. 10 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App On that note, make sure to research Rat Lungworm Disease before your trip--that way you can be cautious with local produce and avoid illness. @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App If you're really adventurous and have the funds, or find a deal, you can take a helicopter ride over Hilo Bay or elsewhere on the Big Island. 11 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Hilo has a lot of great small restaurants and tons of ethnic food. My favorite Thai food is at New Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine Restaurant. 😋🥰 12 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Be sure to stop at the T.Kawamoto store early on the days that they are open to grab your own bento lunch. 13 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App They have a lot to pick from--my favorite is their tempura green beans. Try a variety of things since everyone's taste is different with ethnic foods. @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Ken's House of Pancakes is a famous diner in Hilo, Hawai'i. If you are brave, try a "Sumo Size" meal and see if you survive! 14 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App The best California roll can be found at Ocean Sushi restaurant. I have not found one I love as much in Japan, Las Vegas, Oahu, or Montana! 15 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Other restaurants I recommend are Hilo Bay Cafe, Liko Lehua Cafe, Pond's, Tetsumen Ramen, Hilo Seaside Restaurant, Pineapples, and Restaurant Miwa. 16 @Roamingnearandfar on

Get App Hilo is sadly underrated despite great food, small shops, small town charm, and more. Be sure to visit and experience a less stereotypical Hawai'i! @Roamingnearandfar on

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