Location: Hilo
Top Things to do in Hilo
7 Fun Activities & Games in Hilo That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
Restaurants in Hilo
1. Escape Hilo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
The Big Island, Island of Hawaii's first escape room game. Escape Hilo is a unique experience that combines history, adventure, and fun all wrapped up in a popular “escape room” format. Upon arrival, get debriefed and enter a room to solve your mission. You have 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes before your time runs out.
Reviewed By joeandjaimec - Kapolei, United States
Our first time in an escape room, it was a blast! Great set up, clues, props and unexpected challenges! Friendly team, we’ll definitely come back again next year!
2. Big Island Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
ALOHA! Come and Enjoy Hawaiian cultures. Beginners Friendly! What we offer: - 1 hour Hawaiian Hula Dance Lesson - 1 hour Lei Making Class - 1 hour Ukulele Lesson - 2 hour Hawaiian Crown Making Class - 2 hour Palm Hat Making Class All the classes are provided by the professionals in our teams in BIgIsland Experience.
3. Palace Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
This historic 1925 movie theater in downtown Hilo reopened in 1999 after being closed for 17 years. Our Mission is to revitalize, restore, and sustain the Historic Palace Theater as a venue that will educate, entertain, and inspire our diverse community. The Palace opened in October 1925 with the Silent Film “The Son of Zorro” Starring Douglas Fairbanks. Since then the Palace Theater has shown many types of films including Festivals, Documentaries, Independent, Sleepers, Art House, Academy Award Winners, Silver Screen Classics & still even shows Silent Films accompanied by the Palace Organ. But the Palace is a lot more then just a movie theater. Many Famous Musicians & Music Festivals, for example, have preformed here, covering a large array of music. Classical, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Electronic, Hawaiian & many other Traditional World Music acts. Live Theater, Musicals, Ballets & Halaus have also graced the Palace stage. Not to mention private parties and Hilo’s Special Events May Day Lei Day, Black & White Night & Chinese New Year. This Historical Theater has been in the hearts of many for almost a century, and we hope it will become a treasured memory for you as well. It’s through volunteered time & charitable donations that restorations & operations are possible, so that the Palace can continue entertaining the people & visitors of the Big Island for many more years.
Reviewed By 471hl - Covington, United States
Not air-conditioned, best in the winter to go see a movie. Very impressed with the variety of films at The Palace.
4. Kuhio Kalanianaole Park
5. The Hawaii Darkroom
A community darkroom to develop your own black and white film and make traditional photographic prints through the chemical process. Lessons and workshops are available.
6. Hilo Laser Tag
Startup business inspired by the lack of things to do in Hilo! Experience top of the line laser tag equipment in our custom-built close combat arena! Now offering Mini Golf!
7. Marie Kerby
Since 2002 I have been blessed to call Hawaii home. Ha'wai'i means of breath and water, and Kai Lani Ola means heavenly sea of life. Hawaii is a magical [place filled with healing energy. She has been one of my greatest teachers and continues to assist and empower me in all aspects of life. I am honored to share her loving wisdom and healing energies with you as a guest on my mystical excursions. I will design a personalized Hawaii Meditative Retreat to best suit your needs and wants.
