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EXPLORE HILO FROM THE HILLTOP LEGACY

Hawaii Island isn’t just the biggest in the Hawaiian Island chain, it’s still growing as you are reading this. The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain and is also by far the biggest, providing a vast array of different environments and eco systems to discover as well as a variety of unrivaled natural wonders. The Big Island of Hawaii is home to Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Mauna Kea, the tallest sea mountain in the world soaring at more than 33,000 feet, Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain in the world and Hawaii volcanoes National Park, the largest park in the state. All but two of the world’s climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountaintops to beautiful black sand and green sand beaches. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or the adventure of a lifetime, you’ll discover it all on Hawaii, the Big Island.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Watch the landscape change before your very eyes at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Located 30 miles southwest ofHilo, this is the home of Kilauea volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. The chance to witness the primal process of creation and destruction make this park one of the most popular visitor attraction in Hawaii and a sacred place for Native Hawaiians.

 

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HILO FARMERS MARKET

The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island. Over 200 local farmers and crafters sell their produce, crafts, gift items and tropical flowers in a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls back to the old "plantation" days of early Hilo. Located at the corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue in historic downtown Hilo, it's open all year round.

 

Hilo Farmers Market

WAIPIO VALLEY

Waipiʻo Valley is a valley located in the Hamakua District of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. "Waipiʻo" means "curved water" in the Hawaiian language. It was the capital and permanent residence of many early Hawaiian aliʻi up until the time of King ʻUmi.

 

Explore Waipio Valley

MAUNA KEA SUMMIT

Watch the landscape change before your very eyes at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Located 30 miles southwest ofHilo, this is the home of Kilauea volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. The chance to witness the primal process of creation and destruction make this park one of the most popular visitor attraction in Hawaii and a sacred place for Native Hawaiians.

 

Stargazing at the summit

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