hi-lo hawaii

WHAT TO DO:DAY 1Foodies will want to spend their mornings perusing the aisles of <a href=http://www.hilofarmersmarket.com/>Hilo’s Farmers Market</a>. Here, in the shade of Banyan trees by the ocean, more than 200 local purveyors put their goods—tropical flowers, papayas, coconuts (that can be cracked right in front of you), and more—on display. Explore the old downtown next: it’s peppered with Hawaiian street art, wooden storefronts, homey cafes whipping up fresh acaí bowls, and art galleries.Water isn’t far in Hilo. And those who love it won’t want to miss two nearby waterfalls. Akaka Falls is a wild 442-foot fall into a gorge in the middle of a rainforest (an easy turn off the highway); and Waianuenue (Rainbow Falls) is an 80-foot drop made famous for the rainbows that appear in its mist. Surfers can catch their breaks at Honoli'i Beach Park, a black sand beach where you’re likely to find green sea turtles popping their heads out of the water.Dinner is at Asian/Hawaiian-fusion eatery <a href=https://www.facebook.com/moonandturtle/>Moon and Turtle</a>, where locally-sourced ingredients make up an ever-changing menu.DAY 2Dedicate a whole day to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Part rainforest, part active volcano, it’s just 45 minutes away from downtown Hilo. Since the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a monstrosity (333,000 acres)—expect everything from sprawling overlooks and short rainforest walks to backcountry, volcanic hikes—it’s best to go with a guide.Adrenaline junkies, book Kapohokine’s lava expedition. It’s an all-day in-and-out trek across blackened lava at the park’s most current active eruption site. Flowing lava isn’t a guarantee but the mere chance of seeing the red hues glowing in the black sky is worth the hike back after dark. Alternatively, take a <a href=http://bikevolcano.com>bike tour</a> through the volcano.We suggest splurging on breakfast for dinner (or a loco moco, a Hawaiian dish with rice, a hamburger patty, eggs, and gravy) at the classic Hilo establishment, <a href=http://www.kenshouseofpancakes.com/]>Ken’s House of Pancakes</a>, on your way back into town. It’s open 24 hours a day and is a favorite of celebs like The Rock.Day 3 If you have time before your flight out, regenerate via a <a href=http://www.yogacentered.com/>yoga class</a>.

48 hours in Hilo, Hawaii

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