This waterfall tumbles 80 feet into a round natural pool surrounded by wild ginger. Behind the waterfall is a cave, said to be the home of Hina, the mother of the god Maui. Rainbow Falls gets its name from the play of early-morning sunshine on the wa..

Nestled in the original historic downtown Hilo us the Lyman Mission House and Museum. This 1830 missionary’s home has been restored as a period museum. The museum houses both fine art and natural history exhibits and has both traveling shows and a pe..

Wide walkways are accessible to wheelchairs; take a self-guided tour or a 20-minute narrated tram ride ($8). Every flowering plant in Hawaii is represented here, they say. Highlights include the perfectly manicured Japanese gardens and the dazzling c..

Features are exactly as you'd expect them: koi ponds, pagodas, and a moon bridge that makes an excellent photo opportunity. Cross the bridge to Coconut Island for views of Hilo Bay with a backdrop of mountains. The garden is located on Banyan Drive o..