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February 2024 by Elizabeth S.
Park ranger staff here is super friendly! Every time I visit, the rangers are always cheerful, smiling, and happy to answer any questions you might have.
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February 2024 by Dion G
During this trip, the visitors center was closed so, nothing to say there.The parking lot was cleared of snow fairly well so driving/walking around was easy.We took the Skyline Trail up to Myrtle Falls and got a few snapshots. Visibility was a bit sketchy with moderate snow squalls and low clouds so, we didn't venture past the falls bridge.The trip back to the car was a bit interesting since we decided to take an alternate route from the leg going up.Between the limited visibility and a less well defined trail of packed snow, we were temporarily disoriented. A quick review of the trails on Google Maps vs our GPS position got us back on course.Thanks to the low ceiling, we never saw the mountain itself but this time of year, we don't expect to.
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January 2024 by Brandon Johnson
I visited in March of 2021 with a friend.It was a cool place to visit, many awesome views, a nice shop, good experience.A ton of snow at the time.
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December 2023 by Lennon Garcia
A good resting place and source of information while visiting Paradise in Mt. Rainier! There's a parking lot just outside and there's also one down the road but it's about a 5-minute walk from the visitor center. The place can get very busy especially on the weekends. There's a small Cafe and deli in the back of the center and a gift shop upstairs. Information desk was closed during my visit but they do provide information about the nearby trails and condition.
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November 2023 by Paresh Motiwala
The place is good for a breather! But the food sucks! Carry your own finger food ! Water is there! Coffee is also available; but all in all pretty expensive like most of Seattle! Do take a breather at - small town Elbe( birth place of Bigfoot legend) ! Three to four good waterfalls along the way! Plan for a full day! Carry layers of clothing and extra pair of shoes/socks and umbrella!
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November 2023 by Fluffy Foody
The Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center offers a serene and inviting respite for hikers, providing a warm and comforting atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The views are simply breathtaking, and the exhibits and information are of exceptional quality. You can also find a charming café and a gift shop to enhance your visit. This makes it a perfect spot to take a break, unwind, and learn more about the area while enjoying the surroundings. Parking can be a hassle.
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November 2023 by Rahul Kini
This is the visitor center that you should come to for taking the Skyline Trail.During summer and fall months, do plan your trip in advance and make it a mandate to reach the parking lot by 7:30am. The lots fill up quicker than hotcakes sell, and you’ll be left to park two miles from the trail-head, by the cliff! Carry gear that suits your style and itinerary. It gets colder at higher altitudes and if you are planning to hike upto the Camp Muir, plan in advance and be wary of the quickly changing mountain-weather. You get food and drinks at the lodge, but find the prices surged beyond normal.
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October 2023 by Tom Berna
Beautiful spot. It wasn't crowded early in the day, but definitely got more crowded later on. Nice bathrooms and good facilities. Food, Coffee, Couches, this was definitely a great base camp for our day hike.Definitely worth a hike up the mountain! Whatever you have energy for will give great dividends.
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September 2023 by Eleana May
We visited the Henry Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Mt. Rainier, and it's a convenient and user-friendly starting point for exploring the park. Unfortunately, they don't offer National Park Passports here, which is surprising for such a renowned National Park. Nevertheless, the center provides essential amenities like food, a gift shop, and information on trails ranging from easy to moderate to hard. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the theater presentation to gain a deeper understanding of Mt. Rainier; it's fascinating to learn that it's an active volcano! Visiting before winter arrives is highly recommended, as it's truly worth experiencing.
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August 2023 by Trey Copeland
When you go to Mount Rainier, this is one of the main stops you want to go to. This is the large visitor center in Paradise and is one of the most visited locations.If you want to let the kids out to stretch, use the bathroom and get a bite to eat, you can do it here.The parking lot will be full but if you keep circling around, you’ll eventually find someone leaving.The chicken tacos with rice and beans were actually pretty good. Worth trying if you’re needing a bite to eat.The top floor of the visitor center has a lot of different exhibits that tell about Mount Rainier and the wildlife in the area.Would recommend stopping if in the area.
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July 2023 by Luke River
Great place to get helpful hiking resources and very friendly staff. Wish they had more food choices.
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July 2023 by Govind Sah
You will get all the information regarding the National park and and gift shops in this building. Also house a decent food court where you can grab lunch and eat in open spaces outside the building with an awesome Mountain View.
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July 2023 by Ari Flemenbaum
Great basecamp for several wonderful hikes. Ski lodge vibes. Food was expensive. We went in mid June and the trails were still covered in deep snow. Lots of fun, but be prepared for cold weather, snow and ice.
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July 2023 by Roxanne Morrill
Visitors center where you can ask questions of Rangers...unfortunately there no paper maps of Paradise hiking trails but they qould advise you of which hikes to take and then tell you to take a picture with your cell...All hikes currently out of Paradise will BE IN SNOW! so unless you have proper hiking boots and preferably trekking poles it will be slippery for you to hike in.We did Myrtle Falls trail and by large alpine meadow past the wooden bridge was almost to ourselves!
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June 2023 by Amber Leigh
Pretty nice visitors center.. had lots of snacks and food.. sandwiches and pizza.. even alcoholic beverages..! What do you need a Beatbox for by the top of a volcano? Idk ... but it's there if ya want it. ? I had some sushi and bought a cute pair of earrings .. who would've thought. I recommend buying a parks passport to fill with stickers on all of your park adventures! Def stop in ♡
