Haleakalā, meaning house of the sun, is a massive dormant volcano that created most of the island of Maui. Visitors can hike the 30 miles of trails at the summit surrounded by native Hawaiian plants and animals. From 10, 023 feet above the island, you can look down on Maui and watch the sunrise and the sunset high above the clouds. And after the sunset, the vantage point from the volcano offers open skies for some of the best stargazing in the world.

‘Iao Valley State Monument is a 4,000-acre state park that is home to the 1,200 foot high ‘Iao Needle, a volcanic rock outcropping that towers above waterfalls and the ‘Iao Stream. The park offers a 0.6 mile walking trail through a botanical garden of native Hawaiian plants and up to the lookout point. This valley also highlights a significant point in Maui history as it was the site of the Battle of Kepaniwai where King Kamehameha I conquered the Maui army in 1790.

The Kīpahulu District of the Haleakalā National Park offers spectacular views of waterfalls, ocean vistas, and Hawaiian culture. The Kipahulu District has three distinct trails: the four-mile Pīpīwai Trail that can be taken alone or with a guided ranger hike, the Kuloa Point Trail that goes to the mouth of the ‘Ohe’o Gulch, and the Kahakai Trail that passes archaeological sites and ocean views. The ‘Ohe’o Gulch Pools, are a string of pools and waterfalls that offer the opportunity for swimming.

Lahaina Banyan Court Park is home to the oldest living Banyan tree on Maui – a tree that is over 150 years old. Sheriff William Owen Smith planted this tree in 1873 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Protestant missionaries in Lahaina. This huge tree has expanded from a single trunk to 16 trunks and spreads over almost an entire acre of the historic Lahaina Town.

‘Ulalena is one of the top theatrical productions throughout the Hawaiian Islands. ‘Ulalena portrays the history of Hawaii through authentic Hawaiian mythology, dance, and music from the beginning of the Hawaiian civilization to the end of the monarchy. The colorful, emotional, and dynamic production offers a unique cultural experience centered on the island of Maui. ‘Ulalena is the best way to learn about the history of Hawaii while simultaneously being entertained.

Palapala Ho’omau Church is a limestone coral church that was built in 1857 and is famous for being the final resting place of aviator and explorer Charles Lindbergh. 41 years after his non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic, Lindbergh settled in the remote area of Kipahulu. Both he and his wife are buried under a Java plum tree. The church is also noted for having a window painting featuring a Polynesian Christ draped in the red-and-yellow feather capes of Hawaii’s high chiefs.

MauiWine is Maui’s only commercial winery. They have a selection of wines including sparkling, pineapple, grape, and a raspberry dessert wine. MauiWiner offers complimentary wine tasting daily from 10am to 5:30pm as well as complimentary guided walking tours at 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm every day of the week. The 30-minute tours include a history of the winery and the Ulupalakua Ranch. The tour covers the historic estate, the production area, and the wine cellar.