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Crater Rim Drive
In order, here are the places you will see along the drive.
Kilauea Visitor Center
The visitor center is on your right once you pass the park gates and is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This is a good place to get out, stretch your legs and learn a little bit about the park you will be visiting. The rangers are available to answer your questions and provide maps. A brief 25-minute video about the volcano with footage from recent eruptions is shown on the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a few minutes and wander around the museum to gain a greater knowledge of the plant and animal life, the geology, and culture of this area. Some ranger-guided tours are given daily, check the front door for times. If you are planning on hiking in the back country, please ask for a permit from one of the rangers. The park is a living breathing entity and the landscape can change quickly, it is a good precaution to let the rangers know where you are going. Public restrooms are available.
Volcano Center Art Gallery
This small building is located to the left of the visitor center. Inside is an outrageous collection of local artwork such as native wood carving, painting, pottery, and jewelry. Even if you aren’t in the market for a souvenir, stop in anyway and marvel at the artistry. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Volcano House
The ultimate room with a view, Volcano House has been lodging park visitors since 1846. Perched on the edge of Kilauea Caldera, Volcano House has some of the most superb views in the park. The building seen today is the grandchild of the original grass house built by Benjamin Pittman Sr. in 1846. In 1877 the first wooden building was erected only to be burned later on in 1940. George Lycurgus, who purchased the hotel in 1895, rebuilt it in 1941. Some notable guests of the Volcano House include Mark Twain and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Even if you don’t plan on sleeping here, go inside for a look around. The main showcase is the massive fireplace which, according to legend, has been burning for 125 years (apparently some embers were salvaged from the 1940 fire). There is also a dining room, snack bar and several gift shops.
Sulphur Banks
The trail to this very stinky place starts near the Volcano Art Center. The path will lead to an open area with banks covered in bright yellow sulphur deposits. Fissures in the earth allow Kilauea to release sulphuric gases. The rising gas allows the sulfur crystals to form. While fascinating to observe, the stench of rotten eggs can be a bit overwhelming. The volcanic gas also includes other toxins that should be avoided by people with heart or respiratory problems, young children and pregnant women.
Kilauea Visitor Center
The visitor center is on your right once you pass the park gates and is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This is a good place to get out, stretch your legs and learn a little bit about the park you will be visiting. The rangers are available to answer your questions and provide maps. A brief 25-minute video about the volcano with footage from recent eruptions is shown on the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a few minutes and wander around the museum to gain a greater knowledge of the plant and animal life, the geology, and culture of this area. Some ranger-guided tours are given daily, check the front door for times. If you are planning on hiking in the back country, please ask for a permit from one of the rangers. The park is a living breathing entity and the landscape can change quickly, it is a good precaution to let the rangers know where you are going. Public restrooms are available.
Volcano Center Art Gallery
This small building is located to the left of the visitor center. Inside is an outrageous collection of local artwork such as native wood carving, painting, pottery, and jewelry. Even if you aren’t in the market for a souvenir, stop in anyway and marvel at the artistry. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Volcano House
The ultimate room with a view, Volcano House has been lodging park visitors since 1846. Perched on the edge of Kilauea Caldera, Volcano House has some of the most superb views in the park. The building seen today is the grandchild of the original grass house built by Benjamin Pittman Sr. in 1846. In 1877 the first wooden building was erected only to be burned later on in 1940. George Lycurgus, who purchased the hotel in 1895, rebuilt it in 1941. Some notable guests of the Volcano House include Mark Twain and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Even if you don’t plan on sleeping here, go inside for a look around. The main showcase is the massive fireplace which, according to legend, has been burning for 125 years (apparently some embers were salvaged from the 1940 fire). There is also a dining room, snack bar and several gift shops.
Sulphur Banks
The trail to this very stinky place starts near the Volcano Art Center. The path will lead to an open area with banks covered in bright yellow sulphur deposits. Fissures in the earth allow Kilauea to release sulphuric gases. The rising gas allows the sulfur crystals to form. While fascinating to observe, the stench of rotten eggs can be a bit overwhelming. The volcanic gas also includes other toxins that should be avoided by people with heart or respiratory problems, young children and pregnant women.
Location: Crater Rim Drive is located in the Volcano Region
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