Back to the Garden - View this location on map  'Drive north on Route 19 and turn onto the Scenic Route at Onomea Bay. Drive slowly past distortions of normal plants huge Alexandra palms, king-size gingers and hearty African tulip trees to the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden ($15 for adults; 808-964-5233). You're ahead of the crowd, so relish the peace in a tropical wonderland resplendent with bromeliads, heliconias, brilliant gingers and delicate, buttery orchids. The garden holds more than 2,000 exotic species from all over the tropics.'' New York Times 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hilo, Hawaii Active, Cultural, Kids |