Hilo · Natural & cultural history
Lyman Museum & Mission House
A Hilo museum pairing island geology and natural history with Hawaiian culture, local communities, and a historic 1839 mission house.
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Things to do in Hilo today & nearby
Plan Hilo museums, gardens, shoreline stops and food, with indoor options when rain changes the day.
Plan Hilo museums, gardens, shoreline stops and food, with indoor options when rain changes the day.
Before setting out, check current State Park closures and local weather alerts. Reservations do not override a closure.
Hilo · Hawaiian culture & astronomy
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
Exhibits connect Hawaiian wayfinding and language with modern astronomy and the exploration of the universe.
Onomea / Hāmākua
Hawaiʻi Tropical Botanical Garden
A tropical garden stop on the Hāmākua coast, with paths through a lush valley toward the ocean.
Access notice needs checking before travel; reviewed September 21, 2026.
Hilo
Carlsmith Beach Park
Lagoons and a rocky oceanfront park.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 1827 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI
Hilo
Richardson Ocean Park
Dark sand and a reef-fringed shoreline.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 2349 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI