King Kamehameha Statue - Erected in 1997 at Wailoa State Park, the statue of King Kamehameha is perh

Hilo [1] is a town on the Big Island of Hawaii . The county seat and largest city in Hawaii County, Hilo is the one of the best starting points to explore the eastern adaptive cruise control united states half of the island, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Hilo International Airport is the main airport serving Hilo and the eastern adaptive cruise control united states side of the Big Island. The majority of flights to Hilo originate from Honolulu via Hawaiian adaptive cruise control united states Airlines and go! There is also one flight from Kahului daily, and one non-stop flight from LAX daily, operated by United adaptive cruise control united states Airlines.
As public transportation adaptive cruise control united states on Hawai`i Island is minimal, adaptive cruise control united states virtually all visitors adaptive cruise control united states rent a vehicle from one of the many rental agencies upon arriving at Hilo International Airport. As an alternative, taxis are also available at the airport though renting a car is almost always more practical. The county's Hele-On Bus system ($1 fare) does not serve Hilo International Airport. It's a good idea to make car reservations in advance, as special events or active conditions adaptive cruise control united states at the Volcanoes adaptive cruise control united states National Park can quickly adaptive cruise control united states deplete adaptive cruise control united states the supply of available vehicles.
For family - friendly, educational, adaptive cruise control united states personal tours of Hilo and Hamakua waterfalls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park , and other locations on the island of Hawaii, adaptive cruise control united states check out Native Guide Hawaii [2] ( +1 808 982-7575).
Pacific Tsunami Museum , 130 Kamehameha adaptive cruise control united states Ave , ☎ +1 808 935-0926 ( tsunami@tsunami.org , fax : +1 808 935-0842 ), [3] . Serves as a living memorial, and a reminder for a generation yet to experience such fright. A tsunami , Japanese for "harbor waves" are a fact of life in Hawaii, especially Hilo. On 1 April 1946, and 23 May 1960, Hilo suffered devastating tsunamis that reshaped its social and economic structure. edit
Hilo Art Museum , 1266 Kamehameha Ave , ☎ +1 808 961-1426 ( info@hiloartmuseum.org ), [4] . The Big Island's adaptive cruise control united states only general art museum, and has a growing adaptive cruise control united states collection of art from around the world. It is in the historic Hilo Iron Works building with a breathtaking view of Hilo Bay. edit
The Lyman House Museum , 276 Haili St , ☎ +1 808 935-5021 . This museum features a restored adaptive cruise control united states missionary house (hourly guided tours). They also have a small collection of local artwork, historical exhibits, and the 9th-best mineral collection in the United adaptive cruise control united states States. edit
Rainbow Falls : If you don't have time to make it up to Akaka Falls, or you don't like hiking, Rainbow Falls is worth a visit. adaptive cruise control united states Try to visit early in the the day. You have a better chance to see the rainbow created by the mist. Drive up Waianuenue Avenue from downtown, following the signs. If you pass the hospital, you have gone too far. Very wheelchair accessible, but the Boiling adaptive cruise control united states Pots will require some hiking. (WARNING- DO NOT SWIM IN BOILING POTS OR ANYWHERE IN THE WAILUKU RIVER- A combination of strong undertow and hidden lava tubes underwater make this river the deadliest one on the East side of Hawaii. Do not swim anywhere in this river, and if you see other people swimming, do your best to warn them. I personally knew someone who drowned at the Boiling Pots; it is easy to do. Stay safe!
King Kamehameha Statue - Erected in 1997 at Wailoa State Park, the statue of King Kamehameha is perhaps adaptive cruise control united states the most impressive of the four found throughout the state. A gift from the island of Kauai who failed to erect the statue due to the historical significance of being the only island never to be conquered by Kamehameha the Great. Standing at 14 feet tall, the statue now overlooks Hilo where the first King of Hawaii established his seat of government.
Naha Stone , 300 Waianuenue Ave ( in front of the Hilo Public Library ). It was prophesied that the man who moved the Naha stone, which weighs nearly 5000 pounds, would unite all of the Hawaiian islands and be the greatest king of all Hawaii. Kamehameha, at the age of fourteen, not only moved the stone, but lifted it end over end, and he eventually fulfilled adaptive cruise control united states the prophesy. The Pinao stone, which sits next to the Naha stone, once guarded an ancient temple. edit
Lili'uokalani Gardens - Located on Banyan Drive, this authentic adaptive cruise control united states Japanese garden was built in the early 1900s as a memorial to the immigrant Japanese who developed the old Waiakea Sugar Plantation and is named in honor of Hawaii's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.
Merrie Monarch Festival - Located at the Afook Chinen adaptive cruise control united states Civic Auditorium adjacent to Wong Stadium. The Merrie Monarch Festival is an internationally adaptive cruise control united states renowned hula competition. The festival also has a parade, arts and crafts. The festival runs a week and takes place every spring. 2013's festival will take place from March 31st through April 6th.
Many of the activities that are available are strictly adaptive cruise control united states daytime, and focus on the ocean. Surf culture is big, and boards may be rented from Orchidland Surf , located in the Bayfront district. Stan, the owner, will be happy to fill you in on where to go as well as the current conditions.
Other ocean fun can be found at Richardson's Ocean Park at the end of Kalanianaole (Highway 19). This is a popular spot for family cookouts, and has occasional waves. Snorkeling is a popular activity adaptive cruise control united states here. You can also find people relaxing on the beach or in the grass reading and visiting.
Four Mile is a popular swimming spot, also located adaptive cruise control united states on Kalanianaole, before you get to Richardson's. Though there is no 'beach', it is rather like a large salt water swimming pool, with a sandy bottom, protected from the ocean by a reef. The brackish water is colder, a mix of the ocean and fresh water springs. If you go early afternoon you are likely to see large sea turtles that have swum in from the other side of the reef.
Hilo has two main shopping areas, each about a mile away from most of the hotels on the Banyan Drive loop. Follow Kamehameha Avenue west from Banyan Drive, and you will arrive at Downtown Hilo, which is home to many quaint shops and restaurants. Follow Highway 11 (also Mamalahoa Highway or Kanoelehua Avenue) south from Banyan Drive, and you will arrive at the Prince Kuhio Plaza. There are larger retail stores in and around the Prince Kuhio Plaza area. KTA Superstores, Long's Drugs, and a Wal-Mart are all present on the island.
Hawaii College of Oriental Medicine ( HiCOM ), 180 Kinoole Street, Suite 301 Hilo, HI 96720 ( leave the airport and turn R on Hwy 11. Make a L turn on Kamehameha Ave (Hwy 19). Make a L on Waianuenue Ave and make another L on Kino`ole St. Hilo Plaza will be on your R side. ), ☎ (808)981-2790 , [5] . 9am-5:30pm . This college dedicated adaptive cruise control united states to teaching Oriental Medicine and offers service to the community and general public. You can call to make an appointment or walk-in for a consulting and treatment in Acupuncture and receive loose herbal or patented formulas adaptive cruise control united states through their Herbal Pharmacy and clinic. Treatments may also include: Tui Na massage, Cupping, Gui Sha etc... Great, Friendly staff members and student adaptive cruise control united states workers. $25-45 (depending) . edit
Most Downtown Hilo stores adaptive cruise control united states are located along the "Bayfront", or Kamehameha Avenue, though the side streets are also packed with excellent finds and shops to explore. The Hilo Farmer's Market is also located downtown. You can easily spend a day walking around Downtown Hilo, browsing and shopping.
2 the Point Acupuncture , 83 Maikai St , ☎ +1 808 938-6007 , [6] . Skilled in the art and science of natural medicine.Applying the ancient Asian tradition of Seitai Shinpo Acupuncture with modern science, Kim is able to treat not only the ailments that bring you to see us, but also to safeguard your long term health and quality of life, so that your path in life is pain free and easy. edit
Basically Books , 160 Kamehameha Ave , ☎ +1 808 961-0144 , [7] . This family-owned independent bookstore in the heart of Downtown Hilo is the perfect place to purchase books on Hawaiian culutre, history and language. Excellent selection of Big Island maps. edit
EightyTwo Creations , 82 Ponahawai St , ☎ +1 808 969-3670 , [8] . Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm . Eightytwo creations has 2sections of it's business, retail clothing art in the showroom and full service custom printing in the back. Retail section includes clothing from 808 Empire, Lemon Hawaii, Upper Playground, Restless kids, Fumanchu, Acrylick, American Apparel, more. They also feature art by local artist. Printing services include stickers, banners, wall graphics, t-shirts, hats, heat transfers, much more edit
Hilo Farmer's Market , ( cnr of Mamo St and Kamehameha Ave ), ☎ +1 808 933-1000 , [9] . W Sa mornings from dawn until it's gone, Su 2PM-until it's gone . Purchase the freshest, cheapest produce in Hilo at the Hilo Farmer's Market. You can also find fresh fish, fresh-cut flowers (anthuriums, protea, and other local varieties), prepared snacks, and the typical flea market goodies. Be prepared to haggle. Get there early, like the locals do, before everything sells out. edit
Hilo Surfboard Company adaptive cruise control united states , 84 Ponahawai St , ☎ +1 808 934-0925 , [10] . The Big Island's surf shop for surfers. This little shop has Hawaii Islands largest selection of new, used, and custom surfboards. There is also a huge selection of bodyboards. They have rentals and on site board repair. Also find Hilo Surfboard Company t-shirts and many local brands. Owner Scott Murray will be stoked to see you and talk story! edit
Kahuina Gallery , ( on cnr of Mamo St and Kilauea Ave, just up the street from the Farmer's Market ), ☎ +1 808 935-4420 . A cooperative of island artists and musicians. A variety of cards, posters, CDs, original works of art, and small publications are available from local artists and musicians. Each Friday night is free open mic and music. edit
Sig Zane Designs , 122 Kamehameha Ave ( right next to the Pacific Tsunami Museum ), ☎ +1 808 935-7077 , [11] . M-F 9:30AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-4PM . Sig Zane Designs is one of the premier clothiers in Hawaii. They are known for their original textile prints, which depict indigenous and culturally-significant Hawaiian adaptive cruise control united states plants and flowers. The shop offers aloha shirts, ladies' blouses and dresses,