Church Row

Moloka'i


Across from the coconut grove is Church Row. Any denomination that attracts a handful of members receives its own little tract of land. Religion in general is very popular on Molokaʻi; there are many churches and some denominations – such as Catholicism – have more than one.


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Nearby Moloka'i attractions

1. Kapuaʻiwa Coconut Grove

0.6 MILES

Molokaʻi was the favorite island playground of Kamehameha V. He had the royal 10-acre Kapuaʻiwa Coconut Grove planted near his sacred bathing pools in the…

3. Softball Field

2.02 MILES

The local softball field is usually busy. It's off Ainoa St next to the baseball field.

4. Kaunakakai Wharf

2.07 MILES

Come here to witness Molokaʻi's busy commercial lifeline. OK, it's not that busy… a freight barge occasionally chugs in, skippers unload their catch of…

5. Baseball Field

2.09 MILES

This local baseball field is a prominent landmark on the east side of town, off Ainoa St.

6. Purdy's Macadamia Nut Farm

4.1 MILES

Enthusiastic nut farmer Tuddie Purdy takes you on a free tour of his more-than-80-year-old orchard, explains how the nuts grow without pesticides,…

7. Molokaʻi Museum & Cultural Center

4.32 MILES

The RW Meyer Sugar Mill has enjoyed a series of restorations over time. It now houses a museum and cultural center, which has a small but intriguing…

8. One Aliʻi Beach Park

5.14 MILES

Three miles east of town, this park is split into two areas. One side has a coconut-palm-lined shore, a playing field, a children's playground, a rundown…