| | Hilo, located on Hawaii, the Big Island, is the largest city and the county seat of the Big Island, yet it still has the atmosphere and charm of an old-fashioned small town. In ancient Hawaii, Hilo was a busy trade center. With the arrival of westerners, the bay itself provided safe harbor to the ships that docked in Hilo.Quaint, colorful shops face Hilo Bay and reflect the casual, relaxed atmosphere of the community. Festivals, fairs, and open-air markets can often be found along this stretch of town. Today, downtown Hilo includes a popular farmers market as well as the Lyman Mission House Museum and Pacific Tsunami Museum. Other Hilo attractions include Big Island Candies, Panaewa Rain Forest Zoo, the Suisan Fish Market & Auction and Nani Mau Gardens. Each spring, Hilo is also the setting for the Merrie Monarch Festival, the most prestigious and highly anticipated hula competition in the world.Hilo is a famous Hawaiian city with a past steeped in history and tradition. From the traditional Hawaiian vacation activities like going to the beach, to shopping, scuba diving, or exploring the interior of the island, Hilo is a dream paradise with endless opportunities for recreation. |  | | | |
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