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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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
From exploring national parks to sampling the tastiest local cuisine, here are the very best things to do on the glorious Hawaiian island of Maui.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleTransportation
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.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Travelers often find Maui an expensive destination, but filling the days can be both fun and free.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleArticles
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Beaches
The 12 most spectacular beaches in Maui to enjoy from sunup to sundownApr 9, 2025 • 11 min read
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