 Hilo - A Less-Known Hawaiian Treasure
When people plan a visit to Hawaii, rarely is Hilo the town of choice. It is located right on the coast of Hawaii’s largest island. The Big Island is called such to avoid confusion, as the island itself is called the State of Hawaii. Hilo is on the eastern shore of the Big Island and holds unique features often not expected of Hawaii.
Hilo serves as a port for cruise ships, but there is certainly more to do here than board an ocean liner. True, Hilo is situated on the rocky side of the island, with dark, pebbly beaches and coves instead of sandy shores. Black, jagged rocks from old lava flows adorn much of the coast. It also rains more on this side of the island, something that is fairly uncharacteristic of tropical Hawaii.
Despite these features that seem to give Hilo a drawback, if you are visiting Hawaii for an immersion into the cultural part of Hawaii, this is the most ideal part of any island to seek out.
The coastal town of Hilo is much less known for tourism and because of this, visitors get the chance to see what “real life” in Hawaii is like. Locals who make Hilo their permanent home make their living there, something that many travelers find fascinating to view. The shopping in Hilo is a unique experience. Everything the stores sell is made right on the spot. In fact, if you want to view the making of shell leis, muumuus, or toys, simply head toward the rear of the store where workshops are set up.
While the town is less visited by tourists, there are trendy tourist places to visit in and near Hilo. In choosing a visit to Hilo, you certainly must seek out the romantic sightseeing spots.
One of these is Rainbow Falls, a gorgeous area to view nature at its finest. For something a little different, take a trip to the Macadamia Nut Factory where you can witness firsthand the interesting process that goes into manufacturing this tasty nut.
A visit to a factory such as this is a perfect place to buy souvenirs to take home to friends and family. The rich culture and native heritage you can see firsthand in the town of Hilo will certainly be an experience you will never forget. For details about booking a vacation to Hilo and the other Hawaiian Island locations, go to http://www.oahuhoneymoons.com.
Perhaps one of the most significant events in the history of Hawaii occurred on August 21, 1959. On that day, Hawaii became the fiftieth state of the United States of America. Not long after the establishment of Hawaii’s statehood a period of time called the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance began.
This was a time of rediscovery of Hawaii’s distinct cultural identity. Hawaiian music was once again embraced. The traditional languages could once again be heard. Traditional Hawaiian crafts and cultural studies once again came into favor. Many of the events and items people enjoy on family vacations and romantic getaways still exist because of the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance.
Today, Hawaii remains one of the most exciting destinations on earth for family vacations honeymoons, weddings and romantic getaways. Both the beauty and the history of Hawaii are like no other states in our union. Hawaii has something for everyone from tourists to history buffs. Hawaii has long been, and will forever be, far more than the average vacation destination. |
