| Nestled between the waters of Auau Channel | | | | candles, and the pounding of rhythmic drums. |
| towards Lana'I Island and the strong peaks and | | | | Moku'ulu-o-Lele |
| valleys of Mauna Kahalawai, is the historic town of | | | | Located on Front Street in the Downtown area of |
| Lahaina. This town, sometimes known as the jewel in | | | | Lahaina, is Moku'ula, one of the most historic parts of |
| Maui's crown, is one of the most visited spots in the | | | | the island. Moku'ula is a small island that eventually |
| area. | | | | became a park. Around the island was a set of |
| In fact, about 83% of Maui's visitor population (2 | | | | sacred ponds (Mokuhinia). This spot has been home |
| million people), visit the town of Lahaina annually. | | | | to giant lizards, Maui Chiefs, and Kamehameha Kings. |
| Lahaina is known for having quite a history that has | | | | After the 1900's, the area was turned into a park. |
| led to a diverse cultural population. Over one | | | | Today, some of the ponds and other historical |
| thousand years ago, Polynesian settlers came to the | | | | artifacts are being unearthed in a restoration project. |
| town of Lahaina to build a home. The area was | | | | Old Fort Walls of Lahaina |
| perfect as it offered numerous freshwater streams, | | | | The Old Fort Walls are the last of ruins of a fort that |
| fertile soil, beautiful weather, and pristine valleys. The | | | | once stood near the courthouse and overlooking the |
| area is still as beautiful today as it was back then. At | | | | now defunct canals in Lahaina. The fort was originally |
| least 18,000 people call the town of Lahaina home on | | | | created to help protect the town of Lahaina. Canons |
| a full-time basis. Millions more visit the area each year. | | | | had been shot at Reverend Richard's home when he |
| The scenery and the entertaining options are what | | | | convinced the King to ban women from the ships |
| keep people coming into Lahaina each year. From the | | | | that would come into the area. Visitors that would |
| colorful waterfront to the world-famous Front Street, | | | | come to the area assumed the fort was for |
| it is easy to see why this area of Hawaii is as popular | | | | aesthetics and not for protection. Eventually, the fort |
| as it is. You will find plenty to do and see when | | | | was torn down and provided bricks to the area |
| visiting the town of Lahaina. Below are a few of the | | | | prison. The old ruins that were once part of the fort |
| most popular options. | | | | walls are all that remain. |
| Jodo Mission | | | | Other points of interest in the town of Lahaina |
| The town of Lahaina is home to the Jodo Mission, | | | | include: |
| the largest Buddhist community outside of Japan. | | | | Carthaginian Floating Museum |
| Located against the splendid West Maui Mountains, | | | | Lahaina Lighthouse |
| the Jodo Mission offers a temple, a bell tower, | | | | Luakini Street |
| pagodas, and a small park where a statue of Buddha | | | | Brick Palace |
| is located. This is one of Lahaina's busiest attractions. | | | | Masters Reading Room |
| Lahaina Hongwanji Mission | | | | Seamen's Cemetery |
| The Hongwanji Mission was built in 1910 and was | | | | Pioneer Inn |
| originally a temple and a small school. Today, the | | | | Wo Hing Temple |
| Mission shows off the history of the Japanese | | | | These are just a few of the places to visit in the |
| community in Lahaina. The temple at Hongwanji is | | | | town of Lahaina during your vacation on the beautiful |
| home to the annual August O-Bon Dance. This dance | | | | island of Maui. |
| offers a celebration of life and death, thousands of | | | | |