Maui is one of tourists’ favorite islands to visit because of the sheer number of things to do. Maui’s major city, Kahului features some of the best shopping in the islands, especially at the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center. Kahului is also home to the Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanaha Beach County Park, and the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Hana is another popular place with several things to do. In fact, many people think that Maui vacations are not complete without a drive on the long and winding road to Hana. Besides Haleakala National Park, Hana’s other attractions and places to see include Kahanu Garden, Kaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens, Hana Beach Park, Hana Ball Park, Pailoa Bay, Hamoa Beach, and Wainapanapa.

The Maui Myth and Magic Theatre is located in Lahaina and is one of the Maui’s best attractions. Ulalena, an exhilarating Broadway-like stage production that fuses the historical legends of Hawaii, ancient culture, and mythology of the islands, is based at the theater. The theatrical experience provides the audience with a personal and unique show that touches the heart, stimulates excitement, and instills an element of surprise while recreating some of the best stories of love, myth, and legend from the days of ancient Hawaii.

Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is one of the most beautiful and more popular vacation destinations due to its lush greenery and pristine beaches. Although Maui may not be as developed as Oahu, Maui is still home to luxurious hotels and excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment. Maui is especially popular for its dining because many restaurants use produce grown from the numerous local farms on the island. Aside from attracting famous chefs from around the world, Maui offers cuisines of every type such as Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Italian, and Mexican. Luaus are also a popular evening attraction for tourists. The Old Lahaina Luau is one of the most popular luaus that offer tasty Hawaiian dishes such as kalua pig, poi, haupia, and other familiar foods, all accompanied by entertainment ranging from Hawaiian music, to hula, to fire dancing. Shopping is also popular on Maui due to its wealth of designer and local shops and boutiques. There are also many great art galleries selling the beautiful art hand crafted by locals.

Maui is also a great destination for those who love the outdoor activities. Biking, diving, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, whale watching, and even just driving are popular activities. The Hana Highway is a popular road for driving along so tourists can travel along a winding lava shore, past beaches, through forests, and to the summit of Haleakala. Some popular places to visit include nostalgic plantation towns, the historic whaling town of Lahaina, the Maui Ocean Center, which is the state’s largest aquarium, and the Iao Needle and West Maui Mountains.