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• Hanawai Falls

  Hana, Maui

  The incredibly scenic and fragrant Road to Hana on Maui takes visitors on a stunning tour that is all about the journey, rather than the destination. The road winds through a tropical paradise that is visited by approximately 1000 cars every day. The area features an abundance of waterfalls cascading down the mountains, and the Hanawai Falls, located right alongside the road, is one of the most scenic and accessible of them all. AT A GLANCE:

• Makawao Town 3rd Friday Celebration

  Makawao, Maui

  On every 3rd Friday of the month Maui's charming "upcountry" town of Makawao hosts a block party with loads of food and crafts vendors, as well as free live entertainment and music. This family friendly event takes place on the historic Baldwin Avenue, which closes to vehicle traffic and becomes a pedestrian market place where you can stroll and experience a great mixture of local culture. Often the event will take on a fun theme according to the time of the year and closest h

• Maui Swap Meet

  Kahului, Maui

  This weekly Saturday morning market pops up next to the campus of our centrally located college in the town of Kahului. Dozens of vendors set up their art and craft work in outdoor stalls side by side with produce, flower, and import vendors. It is the best concentration of easy shopping that you will find on island, plus the variety of merchandise and pricing cannot be beat. Highlights: This beautiful outdoor market hosts a huge variety

• Olivine Pools

  Kapalua, Maui

  The Olivine Pools, located along northwestern Maui's rugged coastline, offer large tidepools of clear water perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing on a calm day. Named after a gem found embedded in the area's lava and sandstone, the pools are created by a naturally-formed lava shelf and the clear water looks green because of the color of the rock below it. Brightly-colored tropical fish can often be seen in the pools. AT A GLANCE:

• Halfway to Hana Snack Shop

  Hana, Maui

  Maui's Road to Hana is a narrow, curvy rainforest road that is a test to any driver's skill and concentration level and made even more difficult by the abundance of beautiful distractions lying around every corner. The Halfway to Hana Snack Shop offers weary travelers a scenic resting spot along the journey, with freshly-baked banana bread, a variety of tropical fruit and other snacks, and maps and local information. The friendly shop has become a well-known North Shore staple on Maui

• Kihei's 4th Friday Town Party

  Kihei, Maui

  The Kihei area of Maui is usually most notable for its collection of fantastic beaches and great weather. It is usually the classic quiet beach community, except for every 4th Friday of the month when amidst the Azeka Mauka Shopping Center the town of Kihei comes alive with vibrant color and live entertainment in an open air "town celebration". Food trucks stretch for two blocks creating a massive food court, and a parking lot of crafts, clothing, and art vendors show their ta

• Horseback riding at the Thompson Ranch

  Kula, Maui

  Maui's rural ranch lands amidst the slopes of Mount Haleakala are lush and green and referred to commonly as "Upcountry". Thompson Ranch, nicknamed "the best little ranch on Maui", encompasses 1400 acres of undulating pasture lands with distant views stretching downslope to the coast 4,000 feet below, and the ocean beyond. Taking a horseback ride with the Thompson family on this "working" ranch opens a door to a part of Maui few ever see, a glance into Maui

• Nakalele Point and Blowhole

  Kapalua, Maui

  Located at the rugged northwestern tip of Maui, Nakalele Point offers stunning views along the coastline cliffs, a light beacon, potential whale spotting, a trail along the lava fields, and a blowhole that, when active, spouts a fountain of ocean water over 100 feet into the air. AT A GLANCE:Maui's northern coast is a pristine, awe-inspiring natural wonderland with breathtaking views around every bend of the narrow, curvy road. Similar in

• Atlantis Submarines Maui

  Lahaina, Maui

  With Atlantis Submarine Adventures, the ocean becomes readily accessible and easily shared as you walk into an undersea vessel designed with touring in mind. The experience of diving beneath the near shore waters of Hawaii is unforgettable, but when you go by submarine it becomes a family size experience.Highlights: State of the art Atlantis submarines get you closer and deeper into the wild natural ocean, with Morey eels, sharks, occasio

• Maui Tropical Plantation

  Wailuku, Maui

  This classic tourist destination sits amidst the edge of Maui's sugar cane plantation, and is surrounded by working farms cultivating a variety of flowers and produce. Its central valley location makes it a great roadside attraction for a pause in your days adventures. A variety of crafts people sell their artworks in kiosks spread about the gardens, and the Tropical Market has refreshments, a gourmet coffee vendor, local art and Hawaiian-style souvenirs and curios.