Hilo calls itself the orchid capital of the world, and The Akatsuka Orchid Gardens sit on the road between Hilo and Volcano. This is a good place to pull over on a rainy day. .
The orchid gardens are located on Highway 11 between mile markers 22 and 23 on the Ma Uka (ocean-side) of the road. They are open daily from 10 am to 4 pm, check current hours on the Akatsuka Orchid Garden website before you go.
Interior of the Akatsuka orchid garden. Photo credits: Mike Neenan