Lahaina Visitors Center

I honestly came to the Lahaina Visitors Center while walking around Front Street in Lahaina because I really had to pee. I couldn’t find any public restrooms while walking around by any of the shops, and wasn’t hungry enough to eat in any of the restaurants, so luckily we found one here.
The Lahaina Visitors Center is located in the old courthouse behind the Banyan Tree Park. It’s not very visible from the street, but once you walk into the park you will see it. As soon as you walk into the courthouse, the Lahaina Visitors Center is right there and it’s a cool little shop with some unique trinkets to purchase.
Also located in the old courthouse is a small art gallery and a museum which is actually really cool to walk around in and see all the old Hawaiian artifacts and history. There are old flags, old bottles, tools and home items and a map of the island with a ton of historical facts and timelines. There is also a restored version of what the old courthouse used to look like.
Oh, and the public restrooms are located on the second floor which you can either take the stairs or elevator to access. There is one single stall for men, and one single stall for women. They’re kept relatively clean and there was no line when I was there.
I’m glad I had the opportunity to visit the Lahaina Visitors Center and old courthouse (even if by accident) while on Maui.

Rose in the gift shop was rude and snippy to my sweet mother in law. The gift shop itself was fine and carried a variety of Hawaiian made goods, however Rose’s attitude toward my confused mother in law was unwarranted. This was the first experience we had with a rude person in Maui. My guess is she isn’t a native. The visitor center should be staffed with knowledgeable and kind representatives of Lahaina.

Beautiful old town center, with the oldest Banyan tree in Hawaii. Lots of vendors under the Banyan tree and many of the gifts are highly over priced — probably because it’s the main tourist area of Maui. Power went out in the visitors center.
Was going to get a few postcards and a sting-​ray ornament but since the power was out the only payment the accepted was exact change. My total was $ 18.41 and when I asked her if there was change for a $ 20 bill, the lady at the counter (older Caucasian woman with short bleach-​blonde hair, afternoon of 04÷18÷15) told me, «I don’t mean to be rude, but you’re S.O.L»
I was shocked — I can’t remember the last time I’ve been treated so rudely as a customer. Needless to say, if recommend seeing the Banyan tree itself but steer clear of the Visitors Center. There are plenty of other nice and welcoming places in Maui to spend your money.

Behind the enormous banyan tree and right where the cruise ships tender in is a historic two story building. This is the visitors’ center and also houses a small museum, gift shop and gallery. Pick up your walking guides for the area here. Also available are some clean nice restrooms.

Located next to Banyan Tree Park this visitor’s center has cute and fun items available for purchase as well as informational items for you while you are visiting Hawaii.
Mixed into this landmark building with a couple of art galleries and historic photographs. It’s a good place to stop and check out.
There are also a lot of the informational leaflets you see at all the tourist sights.
Check it out while you are in town.