| Maui, the valley isle, is expensive, but worth it. | | | | explaining their types and uses.$4 adults, $1 kids |
| There are some great activities available on Maui | | | | 6-12 yrs. |
| that WON'T break the bank! They range from | | | | - A&B Sugar Museum: Learn about the sugar |
| Under $25 to free. With options for the whole | | | | cane, its impact on Maui and the history of the |
| family from body surfing to free hula shows. | | | | industry. The museum is open daily from 9:00AM |
| Try some of the following suggestions for a great | | | | to 4:00 PM. Non-profit, $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for |
| and inexpensive time! | | | | kids (17-6), under 6 free. |
| General: One great way to save money on Maui | | | | - Tedeschi Vineyards on 20,000 acres of Maui's |
| is to use the natural resources to your advantage! | | | | Upcountry (near Ulupalakua) has been making their |
| - Swimming - All 81 of Maui's beaches are free | | | | specialty Pineapple wine since 1974. The history of |
| and open to the public and many have showers, | | | | the winery goes back to the legendarily wild |
| restrooms. | | | | parties held here by King Kalakaua (aka the Merrie |
| - Snorkeling - You can take a few hours or a | | | | Monarch). |
| whole day exploring Maui's sea life, up close and | | | | - The historic Iao Theater (circa 1928), located in |
| personal. Rent a set of gear from the Beach | | | | the old section of Wailuku, hosts theater events |
| Shack and go on you own adventure! | | | | for enthusiastic local crowds, like splashy |
| - Sunbathing - Maui is perfect for sun worshipers. | | | | Broadway-style revues and musicals. Best of all |
| You can sunbathe anywhere from sunrise to | | | | are the non-Broadway prices: Tickets for most |
| sunset. Don't forget the sunscreen, though! | | | | shows start at only $18 (68 N. Market St., |
| - Sunsets - There is nothing more spectacular | | | | Wailuku, 808/242-6969, |
| than a Maui sunset. Sip in a tropical drink (virgin or | | | | Central Maui |
| alcoholic) and enjoy Mother Nature's finest work. | | | | - Swap Meet, Kahului - $1 per person (Saturdays) |
| - Reading - Bring your own reading material, or | | | | : The Maui Swap Meet blossoms every Saturday |
| visit the historical public library and sit on the | | | | from seven in the morning until noon, with island |
| beach, by the pool or pick a nice shady spot. | | | | items like aloha shirts, fresh taro, fruit breads, |
| - Picnicking - There are many beach parks that | | | | tropical flowers, and more-all for an entrance fee |
| have picnic tables and barbeque pits. | | | | of only 50 cents. Located on South Pu'unene |
| - Stargazing - Hawaii's seclusion allows you to | | | | Avenue, next to the Kahului Post Office. For |
| view the night sky unobstructed by big city lights | | | | more fresh Maui produce, check out the free |
| and tall buildings. You can even go to the top of | | | | Ohana Farmers Market under the monkeypod |
| Haleakala Crater to view the stars. Join a group, | | | | trees at the Kahului Shopping Center every |
| with electronic telescopes, or do it on your own. | | | | Wednesday morning. |
| - Whale Watching - Watch the 400 humpback | | | | - The Maui Tropical Plantation, In Waikapu offers |
| Whales that winter in Maui from the beach or | | | | visitors an opportunity to learn about all of the |
| your lanai. | | | | plants that grow on Maui. The plantation offers |
| - Try Beachcombing - Find seashells at Kanaha | | | | free admission, but the tram tour is $8.50 adults |
| Beach Park or Waiehee Beach. | | | | and $3.50 children |
| - Surf Watch - Watch the surfers from any | | | | Lahaina |
| shore. | | | | - Sugar Cane Train: although this trip is admittedly |
| - Scuba Dive - Introductory and experienced | | | | very touristy, the Sugar Cane Train from Lahaina |
| divers can take part in a myriad of dive locations | | | | to Ka'anapali is a pretty fun outing, along six miles |
| from Kaanapali to Makena. | | | | of incredible scenery at the foot of the West |
| - Body Surf - Let the cool blue water of the | | | | Maui Mountains. The conductor even sings! You |
| Pacific Ocean move you as you body surf in | | | | must note that there is no longer any sugar cane |
| some of the most spectacular locations. | | | | being grown on the West Side of Maui, but the |
| - Go Surfing - You can take a two hour surf | | | | golf Course views are just as pretty. A round trip |
| lesson from an experienced instructor, or if you | | | | costs $15.95 Adults, $9.95 Kids (3-12 yrs). |
| would rather just rent a board and head out on | | | | - Friday Night is Art Night, Front Street. Lahaina |
| your own, there are many locations throughout | | | | Arts Society, Lahaina voluntary donation for |
| Maui that can accommodate your needs and | | | | exhibit gallery: The old whaling streets of Lahaina |
| abilities. | | | | are now filled with outstanding art. The galleries |
| - LOCAL EVENTS - Maui is famous for Halloween | | | | open their doors Friday Nights so you can meet |
| (also called Mardi Gras of the Pacific), The Taro | | | | the artists. Many galleries offer appetizers and |
| Festival, The Makawao Rodeo, The Maui County | | | | beverages. |
| Fair. There are way to many fun things happening | | | | - There is a Complimentary Hawaiian Music and |
| year round to list. Check our Calendar of events | | | | Hula Show, nightly held in the Tiki Courtyard of |
| to see if anything is going on during your stay. | | | | the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. The show is open to |
| - Playgrounds - Kihei's Kamaole and Kalama Parks | | | | the public the Hawaiian music is played from 6 |
| have free swings, slides, and jungle gyms. | | | | p.m. to 9 p.m., and the hula show from 6:30 p.m. |
| - Play Tennis - public courts in Wailuku, Kahului, | | | | to 7:30 p.m. For Aloha Friday, there are local |
| Kihei, Lahaina, Makawao, Pukalani, Haliimaile, Hana. | | | | crafters making their products in the lobby and |
| - Go Camping - Kanaha Beach, Hosmer's Grove, | | | | courtyard between 9 a.m. and noon, and at 11 |
| Waianapanapa Park, Oheo Gulch. | | | | a.m. on Fridays the staff gets involved by |
| - Go Hiking - Haleakala, West Maui Mountains, over | | | | performing songs and hula, as well. |
| fifty trails. | | | | - The three-acre Maui Ocean Center at Ma'alaea |
| - Attend a Golf Tournament - Mercedes | | | | Harbor is more than just an aquarium, it is also a |
| Championship (January), Ka'anapali Classic. | | | | cultural experience, with an exhibit called |
| - Hawaii's largest collection of whaling artifacts | | | | "Hawaiians & the Sea," which features the |
| from Lahaina's whaling era, Short films on whaling | | | | bonds of the Polynesians with the Pacific. The |
| and whales, photomurals, graphics, a large | | | | exhibit displays authentic hooks, traps, and nets. |
| scrimshaw collection and gift shop. Free tours by | | | | The guides at the Maui Ocean Center even refer |
| a certified marine naturalist may be arranged. | | | | to the sea creatures by their Hawaiian names. |
| Open daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Free. | | | | Tickets are $19 Contact the Online Concierge for |
| TIP: Whale watch for free from the shore, or get | | | | tickets and more information. |
| on a boat. You might be able to save money by | | | | Hula Shows |
| combining 2 boat trips, like a Whale watch and a | | | | - The Arts and Craft Fair at the Lahaina Civic |
| cocktail cruise. | | | | Center is a great place to buy souvenirs to take |
| Iao Valley & lao Needle | | | | home for your friends and family, or for yourself |
| - Iao Valley's sheer green walls are adorned with | | | | - Sunday $1 admission. A great place to save |
| long, slender waterfalls. It is one of the most | | | | money on Hawaii - made products. |
| awe-inspiring sights on Maui. | | | | - Take an Art Class at Kapalua Art School for |
| - On the road up to it from Wailuku is the | | | | adults and children, ages 4 ½ and up. Prices for |
| Tropical Gardens of Maui, 808/244-3085 open | | | | classes range from $10 for ceramic painting to |
| weekdays), where for $3 you can explore four | | | | $110 for kids' all day programs. The Kapalua Art |
| acres of tropical plants, koi ponds, streams, and | | | | School also offers Yoga and dance classes. See |
| taro patches. | | | | for a complete listing and schedule of classes. |
| - Further into the valley, you will find the nonprofit | | | | - Cliff Diving Ceremony, Sheraton Maui. This |
| Hawaii Nature Center 808/244-6500, | | | | dramatic sunset show features a lone male diver |
| - Rainforest Walks can be booked at 11:30 a.m. or | | | | lighting torches atop Black Rock, then plunging 100 |
| 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. | | | | feet into surging Pacific waves. |
| on Saturdays and Sundays. Cost for the | | | | South Maui |
| Rainforest Walk is $24.95 for adults and $22.95 | | | | - Makena Beach (Big beach) is one of the largest |
| for children. The fee includes a visit to the | | | | and prettiest beaches on the island. Makena is the |
| museum. | | | | last major undeveloped beaches on the south side |
| Hana | | | | of the island. This beach is now a state park. |
| - Hana is much more than just a destination, | | | | People enjoy the soft white sand and crystal blue |
| rather what counts on this trip is the spectacular | | | | waters. From the right side of the beach, you can |
| scenery. The east side of Maui is what you would | | | | take a short walk to an outcrop, on the other |
| picture Hawaii to be: lush, tropical beauty. | | | | side of the outcrop is Little Beach, hidden from |
| - Pack a big lunch and stop at as many waterfalls | | | | the road and often used by nudists (which is illegal |
| freshwater pools as you can. There are many | | | | in Hawaii, by the way). |
| flower and fruit stands and if you have the | | | | - Walk the shoreline nature path between the |
| opportunity, you must try the banana bread. | | | | Outrigger Wailea and the Kea Lani it also makes a |
| TIP: Check out Hana's Red Sand Beach, which is a | | | | great place for jogging. |
| small crescent of sand in a collapsed volcanic | | | | - Tour the Art & Sculpture at the posh and |
| dome. The snorkeling is unparalleled and you'll | | | | exotic Grand Wailea Resort, a tourist attraction, all |
| often have the entire place to yourself. | | | | on it's own. |
| Upcountry | | | | Go shopping at the Shops at Wailea (a shopper's |
| - Kula Botanical Gardens with more than 700 | | | | paradise). |
| tropical plants on display with helpful tags | | | | |