Hilo area
Hilo is very different from Kailua-Kona in several ways. It is on the windward, rainy side, so it therefore rains often and is very lush, with many botanical gardens and waterfalls to visit. The town is much older and quaint than modern Kailua - more like old Hawaii. There are many large garden areas along the Hilo shore due to numerous tidal waves wiping-out the town there. Eventually the city fathers got the drift and decided to curtail building in that area. You can take a bus (#7) to Hilo from the top of Palisades hill at the store/gas station at 6:55am for $5.25. You get to downtown Hilo (old train station on the harbor) at 9:45am. Good luck. Use icons below (islands and sun) for more information:

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