Maui · Sights & Parks
Things to Do on Maui
A summit above the clouds, a rainforest valley in the West Maui Mountains, and waterfalls along the Hāna Highway — with dated notes on reservations and what’s closed.
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Haleakalā Sunrise & Summit Tours
Sunrise from above the clouds is Maui’s most famous early alarm. Here’s how to do it by van, by bike, or at sunset instead — and what it takes to drive it yourself.
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Road to Hāna Tours
Tight curves, one-lane bridges, and waterfalls along the way. Let someone else drive, or take a guide in the app.
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National & State Parks
National, state, and county parks — from wildlife refuges to coastal trails.
Upcountry Maui
Haleakalā National Park (Summit District)
Watching first light spill across the crater from above the clouds is unforgettable, and the sunset and night sky are just as good without the 3 a.m. alarm.
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ʻĪao Valley State Monument
It’s a big, misty mountain view only ten minutes from Wailuku town, with real history in every ridge.
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Waterfalls
Rain-fed falls you can see from an overlook or reach on a short walk.
East Maui
Pīpīwai Trail & Waimoku Falls
The bamboo forest, with stalks knocking together in the wind, is unlike anywhere else on Maui, and Waimoku’s sheer cliff is worth every muddy step.
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Twin Falls (Wailele Farm)
It’s an easy, family-friendly first taste of the Hāna Highway’s waterfalls, run by people who welcome visitors on their land.
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Wailua Falls (Hāna Highway)
No hike required: on the way to Kīpahulu, it’s a tall, ribbon-like fall framed by greenery, right there by the road.
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Lookouts & Scenic Points
Valley overlooks, sea cliffs, and viewpoints worth the detour.
East Maui
Keʻanae Peninsula
Few places show Hawaiian farming so clearly: green taro patches, a stone church and waves crashing on black rock, all in one view.
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Hoʻokipa Lookout
You can watch expert windsurfers flying off waves and dozens of honu napping on the beach in the same visit.
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Wailua Valley State Wayside
It’s a free, official stop that gives you both the mountain and the village view in a few steps from the car.
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Culture & History
Palaces, heiau, gardens, and museums that tell the islands’ story.
East Maui
Kahanu Garden & Piʻilanihale Heiau
Standing beside the massive stone walls of Piʻilanihale is the most powerful cultural stop on the Hāna side, and the garden around it tells the story of the plants that fed Hawaiʻi.
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Maui Ocean Center
It’s the best way to learn what lives on Maui’s reefs before you snorkel, and a solid plan for a rainy or windy day.
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Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House
It gives the ʻĪao Valley drive real context: Hawaiian tools, kapa and featherwork, and paintings of Maui as it looked in the 1800s.
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Getting around
You’ll want a rental car.
Public transit is limited and the best sights are hours apart. Pick up at Kahului (OGG) and compare every major company in one search.