Hilo International Airport 31 min
Kaumana Caves (33 min) Visitors to this tropical park can descend into a massive 1881 lava-tube cave formed by Mauna Loa. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo (21 min) This 12-acre reserve, the only natural tropical rainforest zoo in the U.S., features 80+ species. Imiloa Astronomy Center (28 min) Exhibits on astronomy & Hawaiian culture/history, plus a planetarium & gardens with native plants. Kīlauea Visitor Center (25 min) This visitor center features exhibits covering the park's environment, history & culture. Volcano Art Center - Admin Offices & Learning Center (22 min) Puna Hongwanji (15 min) Pa'ani Ranch & ATV Adventures (8 min) Subaru Telescope Hilo Base Facility (28 min) Observatory, planetarium, mountain, and volcano Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center (23 min) Macadamia nut farm, processing plant & gift shop offering nuts, chocolates & other treats. Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve (26 min) Volcano and nature Maku'u Farmer's Market (26 min) Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube (28 min) Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava. Kilauea Caverns of Fire (22 min) Kaumana Cave (33 min) Akatsuka Orchid Gardens (16 min) Garden and volcano |