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Hawaii, Kihei, Maui, North America, United States
Playing catch on Charley Young Beach, Kihei, South West Maui.

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Overview

Maui lures travelers with an invigorating mix of natural beauty and outdoor fun, all shared with warm alohas.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

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Hana, Hawaii, Maui, North America, United States
Kahanu Gardens,  Hana, East Maui.

    Piʻilanihale Heiau & Kahanu Garden

    The Road to Hana

    Probably the most significant stop on the entire Road to Hana, this site combines a 294-acre ethnobotanical garden with the magnificent Piʻilanihale Heiau…

  • View from the entry to the Hana Lava Tube.

    Hana Lava Tube

    The Road to Hana

    Who's afraid of the dark? Test yourself at the end of this underground walk by switching off your flashlight. Eerie! One of the odder sights on the Road…

  • Hawaii, Maui, Lahaina, Courthouse and gallery.

    Old Lahaina Courthouse

    Lahaina

    Tucked in the shadows of the iconic banyan tree, Lahaina’s 1859 courthouse is a repository of history and art. Its location beside the harbor is no…

  • Waiʻanapanapa State Park

    Waiʻanapanapa State Park

    The Road to Hana

    Wai'anapanapa means 'glistening waters', and the clear mineral waters in the cave pools here will leave you feeling squeaky clean. There's a natural lava…

  • People shop at market stalls under the famous Banyan Tree in Courtyard Square.

    Banyan Tree Park

    Lahaina

    A leafy landmark (the largest tree in Hawaii) stands in the center of Lahaina. Remarkably, it sprawls across the entire square. Planted as a seedling on…

  • Old Lanakila Ihiihi O Iehowa Ona Kava Church, Keanae Peninsula

    Keʻanae Peninsula

    The Road to Hana

    This rare slice of ‘Old Hawaii,’ home to an 1860s church and a wild lava coast, is reached by taking Keʻanae Rd on the makai (seaward) side of the…

  • Upper Waikani Falls also known as Three Bears, a trio of large waterfalls amid rocks & lush vegetation with a popular swimming hole, off the Road to Hana Highway, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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    Three Bears Falls

    The Road to Hana

    Got your camera? This beauty takes its name from the triple cascade that flows down a steep rock face on the inland side of the road, 0.5 miles past the…

  • Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) Overlook

    Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) Overlook

    Haleakalā National Park

    You may find yourself standing above the clouds while exploring Puʻuʻulaʻula (10,023ft), Maui’s highest point. The summit building provides a top-of-the…

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Best Things to Do

Experience the very best of the glorious Hawaiian island of Maui with our favorite things to do.

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Best Time to Visit

Maui has idyllic weather year-round so there's really no bad time to come. Whatever draws you to this lush Hawaiian isle, here are the best times to visit.

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Transportation

Ahh, Maui. So lush, so welcoming, so... full of cars. Here are the best options for getting around, whether you have your own wheels or not.

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Free Things to Do

Travelers often find Maui an expensive destination, but filling the days can be both fun and free.

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Best Road Trips

Driving in Maui is not for the faint of heart – yet the payoff is truly spectacular scenery. Here’s our guide to the island’s best road trips.

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