Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, a city on the Big Island of Hawaii, is known for its lush tropical climate and is the only city in the US with a rainforest zoo. It's also home to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and the Merrie Monarch Festival. Hilo means "twist" in Hawaiian and is situated on the shores of Hilo Bay, offering stunning views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea volcanoes.