Greater Hilo
Sights beyond the downtown area spread out in every direction and are often interspersed among residential neighborhoods and industrial parks. Be sure to check out Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens with more than 200 animals and hundreds of species of tropical plants. Above the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus, the Imiloa Astronomy Center has a planetarium, restaurant, and gift shop. For a delicious side trek, Big Island Candies is a must-visit destination for world-class confections.
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