Popspotting #153: Exploring Hilo Town
The sleepy East Hawaii town of Hilo is where we met, and is among our favorite places on Earth. With a population of 40,000, it’s the third largest city in the state, but it feels much, much smaller. buy ivermectin for dogs Back in September, when we took a tour of the Big Island, we promised that we’d focus on Hilo Town in a future show. Now that a listener is planning a visit, we figured it was time to show you around.
Today we’ll cover Hilo’s museums, natural sights, and of course, its cuisine. Highlights include the Imiloa Astronomy Center, the Pacific Tsunami Museum, Rainbow Falls, Richardson Beach, and Kaumana Cave.
When it comes to dining, beyond Ken’s House of Pancakes, there’s Blane’s Drive Inn, Cafe Pesto, and Two Ladies Kitchen.
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The funny thing about the Pacific Tsunami Museum is that it is located in a tsunami inundation zone. The place could be damaged if another series of big seismic waves would hit Hilo. Most of downtown Hilo is located in a tsunami inundation zone.
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Besides the eating places you mentioned, I also like Kuhio Grill near the Kuhio Mall shopping center. I like their fried rice.
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And as funny as Hilo International Airport is, I like  the laid back atmosphere of the place. You rarely feel rushed when you’re here. Plus the downstairs waiting area is the most plush in Hawaii – filled with living room furniture instead of the usual plastic seats that you find in other airports.
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Finally, you’re assessment of Lilioukalani Park is spot on. It is my favorite place in Hilo.
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Ah, Kuhio Grill! We might have to go back, I only have faint memories of the place. But I hadn’t thought that much about the Hilo International Airport waiting area, but you’re right!
As for the tsunami museum being in a tsunami inundation zone, that’s also true of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center!