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Maui
Maui is an island consisting of two volcanoes, Haleakala in the east and Puu Kukui in the west, which are separated by a valley. Haleakala National Park, one of the island's top attractions, can be seen from the top of the Haleakala volcano. Maui's two main locales, within this valley, are Kahului and Wailuku, two communities that, due to urban sprawl, have almost grown into one single developmental entity. Most of the hotels and resorts on Maui are located in one of these two areas. Other “busy” areas on Maui include Kaanapali and Napali on the western edge of the island, as well as Kaupo in the south. The Road to Hana, a scenic route popular with locals and tourists alike, runs along the southern edge of the island, linking together the towns of Kaupo, Kipahulu, Hamoa, and Hana.
Kahului
Kahului, designed in the 1950s as the “dream city” by the Alexander and Baldwin sugar company, is today one of Maui's centers for industry and business. This coastal city is also the site of Maui's main commercial port. Areas of interest in Kahului include the Kanaha Beach Park, a park popular with the locals, and Kanaha Pond, a wildlife sanctuary located between Haleakala Highway and Amala Place Road, just under the flight approach for aircraft en route to Kahului Airport.
Wailuku
The historically and politically significant town of Wailuku is located close to Kahului and is, compared to parts of the rest of the island, older and “more local.” Wailuku was home to Maui's last ruling tribal chief and is now the county seat for the County of Maui. Wailuku is also home to long-running shops and restaurants owned by members of the local community.
Many visitors to Maui flock to the variety of luxury resorts awaiting them in Lahaina, Kapalua, and Kihei-Wailea.
Lahaina
On the western side of the island of Maui is Lahaina. Lahaina is a tourist hotspot full of souvenir shops and home to a small boat harbor. Most of what there is to see and do in Lahaina is located on its “main drag,” Front Street.
Kahana
High-rise buildings can be found on Maui in an area called Kahana, located just north of Honokowai. The fashionable spots, such as the Ritz Carlton, can be found at the upscale resort area of Kapalua, located on the northwestern coast of Maui.
Molokai
Kaunakakai is the largest town on Molokai, and its “main drag,” Ala Malama Avenue, is where all the “action” is on the island. Beyond this area, sites include the 10-acre Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove, and the shallow-water One Alii Beach Park, as a picnic spot for locals. There are also many old churches and missions located around the island, the most famous one being Father Damien's.
Lanai
Lanai, like Molokai, has only one major “town,” Lanai City. Located around the island, just south of Lanai City, are the Luahiwa Petroglyphs. Manele Harbor, located on the southern coast of Lanai, is the sail-away spot for boats traveling to Maui and Oahu.
Places to Visit in Hawaiian Islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai, including Kahului and Lahaina
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Worlds Steepest Sea Cliffs
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