The charming seaside town of Lahaina Maui is the State's only town with its own unique attractions. Once a whaling port, the architecture of Lahaina is distinctly colonial with wooden buildings proudly displaying their date of origin and the old stone walls of the much frequented jail still standing - several classical inns still operate. The attractive Lahaina Harbour is the departing point for many day tours as well as the daily ferry service to the nearby islands of Molokai and Lanai. The heart of town is the massive banyan tree which spreads for a hundred yards and is over a century-old. Lahaina has over 40 restaurants, many hosting with top international chefs and as many fine art galleries. Here you can see (and buy) work by Dali and Picasso, lyrics written by John Lennon and movie scripts signed by Brando. The shoreline street comes alive at dusk with the seawall a popular sunset spot and the lively bars slowly filling up through the night.

Sailing charters from Lahaina Harbour cruise up the west coast offering lovely sunset views of the small offshore islands of Lanai and Molokai and looking back as the sun enriches the rolling West Maui Mountains. Day sailing cruises to Lanai and Molokai are available from Lahaina Harbour.

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Our top 10 scenic attractions in Hawaii are:

1) Na Pali Coast - KAUAI
dramatic coastline; hiking; scenic beaches

2) Volcano National Park - BIG ISLAND
lava flows; volcanic crater; trails; flora - 1 day minimum

3) Waikiki Beach - OAHU
world famous activity beach and shopping

4) Whale Watching - MAUI
Nov-May; calving late Jan-Mar; excellent viewing from coast

5) Archaeological Sites - BIG ISLAND,
stone foundations; temples; petroglyphs; Captain Cook memorial

6) Historical Lahaina Town - MAUI
charming seaside town; art galleries; restaurants

7) Pearl Harbor - OAHU
historical world war two site and USS Arizona War Memorial

8) Waimea Canyon - KAUI
unusual rock formations, large canyons and walking tracks

9) Waipio Valley - BIG ISLAND
hidden valley of yester-year with taro fields and horse drawn carts

10) Oahu Scenic Coastal Drive - OAHU
blowholes, snorkelling and scenic beaches


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