Hilo Tropical Gardens
Former botanical garden in Hilo, Hawaii
About
Hilo Tropical Gardens (2 acres), located at 1477 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii was a privately run botanical garden with a guest house for budget travelers.
It was founded in 1948 as Kong's Floraleigh Gardens by En Loy Kong, a businessman. The garden's founding name was inspired by Flora and Leigh, Kong's wife and daughter, respectively.
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