Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
- Large rain forest preserve with more than 2000 species of plants, located 8 miles north of Hilo. Take a virtual tour of the gardens, learn about the history of the area, or purchase online flowers.
- http://www.htbg.com/

Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii
- Ocean science and technology park providing cold, nutrient rich, pathogen free seawater pumped up from 2000 feet deep off Keahole Point.
- http://www.nelha.org/