Best 111 things to do in Hilo, HI

Tour a cacao orchard near Hilo and taste 10 single-origin Hawaiian chocolate bars

Explore cacao varieties and chocolate research in an open-air canopy tasting room

Learn how Hawaiian chocolate is grown and made from tree to bar

Ride Fat-Tire E-Bikes Through Kalapana and Volcanoes National Park

Ride farther on a fat tire e-bike tour

Explore volcanic landscapes, island history, and East Hawaiʻi scenery

Explore volcano landscapes and Hilo sights at your group’s own pace

Explore Hawaiʻi Island’s volcanic landscapes with local cultural insight

Ride a working Hawaiian farm with fruit picking and cultural insights

Ride farm trails, pick seasonal fruit, and learn from local guides

Spend hands-on time feeding, petting, and cuddling baby goats on a Hawaiian farm

Craft a traditional ti leaf lei and explore Hawaiian cultural traditions

Trace Hawaiian coffee from the fields to the roastery

Fly over Kolekole Falls on a seven-line farm adventure

Soar over waterfalls and ravines on Hawaii Island

Explore private waterfalls and ocean-view trails on Hawaii Island

See three private waterfalls on an easy guided walk

Zip across waterfalls and a 450-foot ravine on Hawaii Island

Explore Botanical World gardens, maze, and rainforest trails at your own pace

Soar through rainforest scenery on eight ziplines and a suspension bridge

Cool off beneath an upper Hanapueo waterfall with stories from your guide

Ride off-road Segways through tropical gardens and spice plantings

Zip 9 lines over Umauma Falls with ocean views and waterfalls

Zipline 9 lines at Umauma Falls, then swim and kayak with lunch included