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10 Overall Closest Attractions & Activities |
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Wailea Beach |
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(Attractions & Activities - Beaches) |
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Near the Four Seasons Resort, Wailea 96753
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Distance:
~1264 ft * |
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WAILEA. There's a reason that some of Maui's most prestigious resorts located on this part of the island: the beach. Gently sloping, protected, calm – there's nothing that's not good about this stretch of coastline, except maybe the crowds. But there's a price to pay for every good thing, and that's the cost for beauty and terrific beach-going. The water here is perfect for swimming, and the views across the ocean are mesmerizing, particularly at sunset. The beach is also a great vantage point for watching whales during their annual migration. Don't miss it. |
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User Rating: 9.6
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Enchanting Floral Gardens |
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(Attractions & Activities - Gardens) |
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Hwy 37 across Mile Marker 10, Kula 96790 • 808-878-2531
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Distance:
~3.30 mi * |
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KULA. More than eleven years in the making, this eight-acre garden is filled with all manner of blooms. With both the mountains and the sea as a backdrop, the paths wind through gorgeous displays of tropical plants, including white pineapple and blue jade. There are no guided tours, but visitors are welcome to wander through the grounds, admiring the more than 1500 species of plants. |
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Nanea ao Kula – Maui Lavender |
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(Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) |
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1100 Waipoli Road, Kula 96790 • 808-878-3004
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Distance:
~8.46 mi * |
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Calm your nerves and relieve stress with an afternoon at Maui Lavender. Tour the gardens, enjoy a bit of lunch or tea, and take in panoramic views while you visit. Maui Lavender grows lavender year-round and fashions a variety of products from the sweet-scented herb. Special themed tours vary in price and may feature culinary endeavors or craft projects. In the gift shop, you'll discover bath and body products, food items, and decorative, lavender-scented home accessories. Reservations for tours are mandatory. No fee is necessary to access the gift shop. |
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FreChurch of the Holy Ghost |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites) |
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Lower Kula Rd off Hwy 37, Kula 96790 • 808-878-1091
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Distance:
~8.58 mi * |
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KULA. Constructed in the late 19th-century for Portuguese Catholics in the area, this octagonal church brings a bit of the Old Country to the islands. Modeled after a Portuguese crown, the building features an elaborate gilt altar and fourteen beautifully decorated stations of the cross. The tiered exterior, crowned by a cross, is unmistakable. When the church was threatened by termites several years back, the congregation rallied to restore it and sold Portuguese sweet bread to raise funds for the work. |
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Maui Ocean Center |
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(Attractions & Activities - Aquariums) |
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192 Ma'alaea Road Ma'alaea Harbor Village, Wailuku 96793 • 808-270-7000
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Distance:
~8.80 mi * |
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WAILUKU. This innovative aquarium, the largest in the state, provides visitors a glimpse of ocean life through a series of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Focusing on marine creatures indigenous to the islands, the facility offers displays on tide pools, reefs, turtles, sting rays, and whales. There's also a fantastic exhibit about the open ocean where visitors move through a huge tank via an acrylic tunnel, observing marine life as it swims around and above them. A gift shop and restaurant are also on the premises. This great attraction also helps children develop an abiding appreciation and respect for the ocean. |
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User Rating: 10
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Maui Tropical Plantation |
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(Attractions & Activities - Attractions) |
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1670 Honoapiilani Hwy, Wailuku 96793 • 808-244-7643
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Distance:
~11.15 mi * |
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WAILUKU. Tucked among lush mountains, this plantation displays the bounty of Hawaiian agriculture. At more than 100 acres, the fields give rise to pineapple, coffee, sugar cane, macadamia nuts, and all the other tropical fruits you associate with the archipelago. A tram ride provides a great overview of the entire complex and is a leisurely 40-minute ride. The nursery features a host of exotic blooms available for purchase; the market sells edible treats you can't refuse. A gift shop and restaurant round out the offerings. |
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Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites) |
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3957 Hansen Rd, Pu'unene 96784 • 808-871-8058
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Distance:
~12.37 mi * |
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PU'UNENE. Housed in the former home of a plantation supervisor, this museum details the role of sugarcane in Hawaii's economy. An assortment of photos and artifacts documents the changes brought about by A&B's push to acquire and accumulate land. Societal shifts affected by the influx of foreign laborers is also noted. In addition, there are displays on the growing and processing of sugarcane. An educational retrospective on Maui's first industry. |
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Ka'ahumanu Church |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites) |
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103 S High St, Wailuku 96793 • 808-244-5189
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Distance:
~14.39 mi * |
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WAILUKU. This church, which began as a grass hut and went through several incarnations until this latest version was built in 1876, honors Queen Ka'ahumanu. Wife of King Kamehameha, she was the first royal to embrace Christianity and helped facilitate the religion's popularity when she converted in the 1820s. The church itself, built in the style of a traditional New England sanctuary, still features hymns sung in Hawaiian. It is open only on Sundays. |
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Bailey House |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites) |
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2375A Main St, Wailuku 96793 • 808-244-3326
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Distance:
~14.46 mi * |
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WAILUKU. Originally built as a girl's school in the mid 19th-century, this structure eventually became the home of Edward and Caroline Bailey, the missionary couple who ran the school. Today, it is occupied by the Maui Historical Society, which operates a museum with items from the period. Along with Hawaiian crafts and an exhibit on cloth made from tree bark, it also houses furniture of the missionary era and paintings of Maui done by Mr. Bailey. |
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Ho‘okipa Beach |
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(Attractions & Activities - Outdoor Activities) |
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Hwy 36 2 miles northeast of Paia, Paia
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Distance:
~15.02 mi * |
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Description:
PAIA. A mecca for wind-surfing enthusiasts, this beach is one of the best anywhere according to those in the know. It's not great for swimming, but it's a terrific place to hang out and watch local and international talents negotiate waves up to 15-feet high. On any given day, you're likely to see stunts that will leave you awe-struck if not open-mouthed in amazement. Restrooms, showers, and several grills are available on the park grounds. |
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