Hilo – a Land of Heavenly Attractions
The world is full of exotic and excellent scenic views but few places on earth are recognized as the most beautiful places of all.Hawaii Island is one such island that is considered as the most exotic and mesmerizing islands in the world.The size of the island is small but it is like a world of wonders and its beauty is beyond explanation.
This island offers almost everything compelling you to come here again and again.Right from natural wonders to pristine beaches, from splendid waterfalls to majestic volcanoes with tons of attractions in form of wild life sanctuaries and modern wonders, this place has everything.
Hilo is one of the most exquisite coastal towns of the island known for its excellent scenic views and natural beauty.According to the 2000 census, the population of the city was about 40,759 making it the second largest populated area of the Hawaii Island.The city enjoys the status of being the county seat of Hawaii County.This magnificent town is located ideally overlooking the Hilo Bay and it is situated in close proximity with two volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.
Hilo is also blessed with a range of magnificent waterfalls, dense rainforests and lush green gardens making it a heaven on earth.The entire town of Hilo is situated right amidst the waterfalls and spectacular views, attracting tourists from all over the world.The region exhibits a perfect amalgamation of Polynesian and Asian cultures.It is also known for its marvelous festivals and events and also for its music and excellent tropical rainy climate.
The town of Hilo offers a range of attractions such as Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, Banyan Drive, Pacific Tsunami Museum and many other attractions to add to the list.
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens is one of the most sought after gardens of Hilo.It is famous for offering excellent and gorgeous views of Hilo Bay.This magnificent park is named after the Hawaii’s last queen and it is dedicated to Japanese people living here.One would find different looks of park every day, some day it appears very bright and sunny while other day it is warm with rain along with rainbow hanging in the sky.This park is considered as one of the most beautiful parks in the world.
Pacific Tsunami Museum is one of the must visit attractions of Hilo.This museum serves as a center of education offering several educational programs on tsunami.The museum is a living memorial of people who lost their lives during destructive tsunamis in the past.This museum exhibits a series of some permanent exhibitions that are meant to educate us about the phenomena of tsunami and what to do during such disaster.
One can also visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that is famous as a biggest and most charming of all the attractions in the island and hence it has grabbed the designation of the World Heritage Site.It offers unique and exceptional geographical qualities.The site is home to two of the most active volcanoes in the world.Due to continuous volcanic eruptions, the major portion of land has changed giving rise to some surprising geological formations.
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