Hilo

Perched cozily overlooking the rumbling waters of the Hilo Bay at the foothills of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, Hilo is the largest city in Hawaii County. Being located at the base of an active volcano and a dormant volcano, Hilo faces lava flows now and then.

The flipside of Kohala Coast in Hilo is blessed abundantly by Mother Nature with scenic waterfalls, densely wooded rainforests, and lush gardens making it a perfect weekend getaway in Hawaii. The expansive Liliuokalani Gardens sprawls over 30 acres and has beautiful ponds, pagodas, and rock gardens within it.

The Wailuku River State Park which houses Rainbow Falls and Peepee Falls is a no-miss attraction. Visit Panaewa Rainforest Zoo to spot much exotic flora and fauna. To go on a cultural tour, visit the museums and galleries in Downtown Hilo. The annual Merrie Monarch Festival that happens every year after Easter is a week-long celebration that draws tourists and locals alike.

The climate in Hilo is tropical with temperatures ranging between 23 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Hilo has an extremely wet climate with rains on about 236 days a year.