Until recently, windward Hawaii's major city, HILO , was the economic and political powerhouse of the island. It's still the capital, and home to 45,000 people, but as the sugar mills close and the significance of Kona-side tourism increases, it now feels more like a rather traditional small town. As a place to visit, it's relaxed and attractive, spread over a surprisingly large area but with an appealingly old-fashioned downtown district where you can stroll between friendly cafés, street markets and historic sites. In the early 1970s, Hilo made a bid to become a major tourist center, but … more »
For a short shot of hula, the City and County of Honolulu offer torch... more »
Hilo is a hulaholics delight. The entire town is hula-filled... more »
Hilo is a sleepy, rainy town located on Hilo Bay on the Windward (Eastern... more »
General Lyman has 83 medium sized aircraft departing each week.The largest... more »
Hilo International Airport, known as General Lyman Field prior to 1989, is... more »
Hilo is the Big Island's big city, green, luscious and properly tropical,... more »
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