Rainbow Tropicals

This botanical garden is located near Hilo off Hwy 11. They have 62 acres of orchids and other tropical blooms that can be purchased and shipped home. Self guided tours are offered during daily hours of 7am to 3:30pm.

Many varieties of anthuriums are grown here, from the obake, which is green-white, to the beefsteak, which is a deep red. The longstemmed anthuriums are prized for their long shelf life after being cut.

Location: 605 Kealakai ST, Hilo Hawaii

The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Waimea December 19 Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu December 13 18th Annual World Invitational Hula Festival Honolulu November 12 thru November 14 Billabong Pro Maui women's surfing championship Maui December 8