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Hilo's tropical location, Asian and Polynesian influences, and down-to-earth people have created unique activities that you can't find anywhere else in the USA or Hawaii. There are many outdoor activities (our top 5 favorite ones are listed - all free), museums, performances, and cultural events in Hilo. Hilo has a huge number of recreation centers offering sports, dance, exercise, swimming, arts and crafts and other activities for kids and adults. The Big Island is the premiere center for Astronomy with the largest and most impressive array of telescopes in world atop Mauna Kea offering the opportunity to attend lectures, particpate in events, and join astronmy clubs. Having the University of Hawaii in Hilo and the Hawaii Community College in town offers educational opportunities and University level sports events. And Hilo has beaches to swim, surf, kayak, paddle, snorkel, fish, or just soak in the sun. Calendar of Events in Hilo Five, Fun, Free Outdoor Activities in Hilo Walk in the 30 acre Liliuokalani Garden. Here is a photo tour of our walk in Liliuokalani Gardens. There is a constant stream of walkers and runners around the sidewalk loop. People fish the ponds and sit on the benches watching the ocean pound on the harbor barrier. The beautiful views and fresh air feels wonderful. Look for a rainbow in Rainbow Falls located right above Hilo town. If you go in the morning, you may see a rainbow in the mist as the sun hits the water. We are still looking, but always enjoy the trip and hiking up above the falls. Walk Banyon Drive and check on the famous trees. Each tree has a name tag of a famous person that planted it while in Hilo. The most famous one among the Japanese tourists is Babe Ruth's tree. Along the way you can duck into the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and Naniloa Volcanoes Hotel to catch the Hilo Bay views from their lobbies. Below is a video of the walk along Banyon drive, past Reeds Bay with an NCL cruise ship in dock, past the Bay front condos and Hilo hotels and all the named Banyon trees. Turning left into Liliuokalani Gardens, Coconut island and the bridge come into view. You can see Hilo across Hilo Bay with Mauna Kea above it in the distance. The drive continues past the Nihon Cultural Museum and Restaurant and Suisan's fish shop to the end of Banyon drive which is the entrance of the Wailoa river. Hikes the falls in Akaka Falls State Park. The falls are dramtic and the walk there and back is a great workout. Visit Namaste, the white Bengal tiger, and stroll through the tropical gardens in the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens. Here is a photo tour of a morning walk in the Zoo and Gardens. Cultural and History Activities in Hilo
Hilo Recreation
Hilo Recreation Center and Sports events
Astronomy related Activities
Farming and Hawaii Self Sustainability Events
Continuing Education Opportunities
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