Experience the heart of Kīlauea's community and history at this historic markeplace. Here the town’s plantation era merges with stylish, contemporary, and vintage fashion boutiques, home goods, a bakery and coffee shop, art gallery, restaurants, and market. Nestled amongst neatly preserved buildings is an award-winning photo retrospective titled “Recollections”—15 large outdoor displays with engaging images and details of the life and times of Kīlauea Town. Throughout the decades this quaint marketplace has evolved with Kīlauea, while never letting go of its original charm and integrity of place. It’s cozy and comfortable and continues to be the gathering place for locals. This is one of those unique local places where you'll want to soak in the mood, have some conversations, and just take it slowly.