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Sights to See

The island’s best attractions are all nearby.

Maui will thrill the adventurer in you. Because of the island’s relatively small size, most of Maui’s favorite attractions are easy to reach. So pack your sunscreen, water and snacks and holoholo – go anywhere!

  • Maui attractionsAlexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum – Award-winning museum charts the history of the sugar industry on Maui and its role in establishing the island’s rich multi-cultural population.
  • Lahaina Kaanapali Railroad – Guided tour on Maui's historic steam locomotive and dinner train between historic Lahaina Town and Kaanapali.
  • Maui Ocean Center /The Hawaiian Aquarium – Extraordinary collection of Hawaiian water creatures. Centrally located close to Maui hotels.
  • Maui Arts & Cultural Center – Maui’s premier destination for the visual and performing arts. Art, music storytelling and humor.
  • Maui Tropical Plantation – A 60-acre working plantation offers a glimpse into Hawaii’s rich agricultural history. It is home to dining, a country store, weddings and special events.
  • Hawaii Nature Center – In breathtaking Iao Valley. Interactive nature museum and guided rainforest walks. A must see!
  • Surfing Goat Dairy – Located on the slopes of Haleakala in Kula. One of Maui’s top tourism venues – its cheese and truffles win national awards.

Whale watching off the coast of Maui.


Watch as Whale Trust co-founder Flip Nicklin reveals the mysteries of Hawaii’s humpbacks. Then go on a whale watching tour off the coast of Maui.

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Photo Credits: Hawaii Tourism Authority/Ron Dahlquist [header, left]; Hawaii Tourism Japan [header, right]
Video Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority