Added: 01/11/2006 |
Experience the Best of Hawaii with a Hilo VacationAmong the most popular destinations of any Hilo vacation is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Akaka Falls, Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, the Lyman Museum, Rainbow Falls, King Kamehameha Statue, Naha Stone and Nani Mau Gardens.
When on a Hilo vacation, visit the most famous attraction of the city - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The largest island of Hawaii, the Big Island comprises five volcanoes, one of them still erupting on a regular basis. Most visitors can spend many days exploring the park's excellent hiking facilities as well as observing the active flow zone of Kilauea.
While planning a visit to the volcano, make sure you're up to the challenge of taking this trip which can be very demanding. An integral part of a Hilo vacation is a trip to snow-capped Mauna Kea, the highest sea mountain in the world, and its neighbor Mauna Loa, known as the largest volcano on earth, whose eruptions make the Big Island larger every day.
Located in downtown Hilo, the Lyman Museum is a subject of many tours and excursions for those on a Hilo vacation. It features an extensive collection of historical exhibits and local artwork along with a mineral collection, ranking ninth best in the nation. Located several miles north of Hilo, Akaka Falls provides you with a number of hiking pportunities. If you are not fond of hiking, pay a visit to Rainbow Falls to experience the beauty of the rainbow created by the mist. Devastating tsunamis at Hilo in 1946 and 1960 have resulted in the opening of Pacific Tsunami Museum, serving as a living memorial for future generations.
Constructed at Waialua State Park in 1997, King Kamehameha Statue is one of the most magnificent and impressive in the state. It commemorates the first king of Hawaii, who established in Hilo the seat of government.
Nani Mau Gardens, translated as "forever beautiful", showcase exotic tropical plants and forests, including tropical fruit orchards, rare palms and a beautiful orchid garden. Opened first in 1972, Nani Mau Gardens claim to have all the samples of Hawaiian vegetation. Designed as a popular destination for family flights, Richardson's Ocean Park offers a variety of options for snorkeling.
In addition to Hilo, which contributes significantly to the growing popularity of the island, Hawaii is famous for the large city Honolulu, located on the island of Oahu and famous for Waikiki Beach - it's best known destination, and sure to associated with any Honolulu vacation. The sites of historical and cultural prominence are abundant in the city, featuring the most notable events of past and present. USS Arizona Memorial commemorates the attack of Japanese on Pearl Harbor, which resulted in the involvement of the United States in World War II.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is the final resting place of more than 45,000 American soldiers. The most prominent museums include Bishop Museum, featuring an excellent collection of artifacts and planetarium; the Contemporary Museum, devoted to contemporary art exclusively; the Honolulu Academy of Arts, housing one of the largest collections of Asian art in the nation and Hawaii State Art Museum.
With so much to see and do, it's easy to see a Hilo vacation or Honolulu vacation should be included in your next trip to Hawaii.
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