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Ten Popular Attractions on Maui
Information about ten of the most popular attractions on Maui.
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Haleakala National Park
The dormant Haleakala Volcano on the island
of Maui was declared part of Hawaii National
Park in 1916 and it was declared a separate
U.S. national park in 1961. Haleakala
National Park has two distinct sections,
the summit region and the coastal region.
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Old Whaling Town of Lahaina
The west Maui town of Lahaina is the one of the
most visited places on the island, mostly because
of the many shops, galleries, and cafes in its
quaint Front Street and waterfront areas.
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Iao Needle and Iao State Park
The Iao Valley is one of the wettest
places in Hawaii and visitors go there
to visit its lush rainforest and
Iao Valley State Monument, and to view
the Iao Needle, a 1200 foot tall
spike of lava.
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Hana and the Hana Highway
The drive from Kahului to Hana Town on the
remote east coast of Maui takes about three
hours, but it's a beautiful drive
and Hana is a very special place.
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Upcountry Maui
The lower slopes of Mount Haleakala are
ranching and farming country and
attractions in that area include several
farm tours, the Tedeschi Winery at Ulupalakua Ranch,
the Kula Botanical Garden, and the
art galleries, shops and cafes of
Makawao, Kula and Paia.
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Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center is an aquarium
and marine life science center with
one of the largest coral reef habitat
exhibits in the world. It is located
on the south side of the isthmus of Maui.
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Hookipa Beach Park
This north Maui beach is one of the best windsurfing
beaches in the world and it has been
the venue for many international kiteboarding
and windsurfing competitions.
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Molokini
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Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum
This 1800 square foot museum near the Isthmus
of Maui in Puunenew is dedicated
to preserving and exhibiting the history
and heritage of Maui's sugar plantation history.
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Hidden Places
Black Rock at Kaanapali Beach
Kapalua
Kapalua Hiking Trails
Leleiwi Lookout
Oneloa Beach
Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area
Red Sand Pocket Beach
Venus Pool
Wailea Beach
See also:
Other Maui Attractions
Activities on Maui
Events on Maui
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Related Links
Maui Island - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
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