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3-Day Hilo itinerary guide

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Hilo — US Navy 051115-N-4321F-026 Damage Control Fireman Duane Cunningham of Hilo, Hawaii, performs a sound-powered telephone check from his general quarters station during a drill

Top stops to prioritize

  • ʻAkaka Falls State Park
  • Reuben's Mexican Food
  • Ken's House of Pancakes
  • Tetsumen
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
  • Gardens
  • Maui Tacos Hilo
  • Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Hilo Farmer's Market, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • ʻAkaka Falls State Park
  • Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
  • Hilo Farmer's Market
  • Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
  • Lavaloha Chocolate - Farm Tours
  • Wailuku River State Park

Day 2: Northeast side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northeast side side of town.

  • Ken's House of Pancakes
  • Liliʻuokalani Gardens
  • Wailoa River State Recreation Area
  • Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
  • Big Island Candies
  • Cafe 100
  • Kaūmana Caves

Day 3: Proximity is everything

For day 3, we bundled attractions like Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center and other places within a close range, so that the time it takes to travel between all of them is le...

  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center
  • Prince Kuhio Plaza
  • Hilo Bay Cafe
  • Two Ladies Kitchen

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