Hilo
Shop Made-in-Hawaiʻi Goods and Accessories at this Hilo Boutique
Hana Hou, located in the center of Hilo, is especially known for its intricately crafted lauhala hats.
Your Walking Guide to Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island
The luscious Hawaiʻi Island district is packed to the brim with gardens, fish markets and museums, and you don't even need a car to see it all.
Best Loco Moco on Hawaiʻi Island
See how your favorite loco moco from the Big Island stacks up in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
This Hilo-Based Company is Brewing Tea with Māmaki
Big Island-based Shaka Tea is the first line of Hawai‘i-grown herbal ice teas brewed with the endemic māmaki.
The Stories Behind 8 Hawaiʻi Towns and Beaches
For anyone who has ever wondered how places like Pearl Harbor and Lanikai got their names.
This Little Zoo is a Hidden Gem on Hawaiʻi Island
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo is the only zoo in the U.S. located in a tropical rainforest.
Your Guide to Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island
This sleepy town on the northeastern side of the Big Island has everything from scenic waterfalls to a charming zoo.
8 Local and Independent Book Shops You Need to Visit in Hawaiʻi
You don’t have to be a bookworm to appreciate these locally owned treasures.
Get Specialty Coffee and Desserts at This New Hilo Bakery
The family-run Popover Bakery & Café bakes up doughnuts, flatbreads and, yes, popovers.
This New Tea Shop in Hilo is the First to Focus on Hawaii Island-Grown Teas
Shaka Tea, the first line of Hawaii-grown herbal ice teas brewed with the endemic mamaki, opened a tea emporium on Hawaii Island this month.
How the Lyons Estate on Big Island is Preserving Hawaii's Ohia Lehua Tree
The dedicated forest preserve is also an AirBnB.
Remember the Naha Stone
King Kamehameha the Great, who conquered the Hawaiian Islands, was believed to have overturned this famous rock.
How to Watch the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Live Stream
Here’s the full schedule to tuning into the hula competition online.
Where to Eat and Shop in Hilo During Merrie Monarch
So much to do in so little time? We made it easy for you with this guide to a few of our must-stop shopping and dining destinations in Hilo.
Your Events Guide to the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival
Here is what's happening in Hilo during the world famous hula competition.
5 Great Okazuya Lunch Spots in Hilo
Not all that long ago, in a city far, far away (from Honolulu), there were many people who swore Hilo had the best okazuya in Hawaii.
