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The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, gray, brown and white sand give way to mountains and dramatic waterfalls. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only U.S. zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are snow-capped Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, with observatories near 11,000 feet on both mountains, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and banyan trees planted by celebrities and politicians.
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“Decent Place To Stay In Hilo”

Hilo Seaside Hotel

3 of 5 stars
whiporwill
Portland, Oregon
Nov 22, 2009

I have stayed at the Hilo Seaside twice in the past 3 years and would stay again if I returned to Hilo. Both times, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean but plain and basic...more

“Not exactly what the pictures show”

Hilltop Legacy

3 of 5 stars
xxlceman
WV
Nov 20, 2009

It was a small quaint place. It isn't as nice as the pictures show. I've never stayed at a B&B before but this wasn't as all what I expected. There weren't any hotels in the area where we stayed so a...more

“Nice but not what exactly what I expected”

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

3 of 5 stars
xxlceman
WV
Nov 20, 2009

I took a trip a few weeks ago over Hilo. It was raining in the early morning and I called ahead to see if the trip was cancelled or not. The lady said that the fog and rain was just local to Hilo....more

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