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Places to see in ( Maui - USA ) Wailuku
Places to see in ( Maui - USA ) Wailuku
Wailuku is a census-designated place in and county seat of Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 15,313 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Maui County. Wailuku is located just west of Kahului, at the mouth of the ʻĪao Valley. In the early 20th century Wailuku was the main tourist destination on Maui, though it has since been eclipsed with the rise of the resort towns such as Kaʻanapali, so much that there are no hotels to speak of in Wailuku.
Historic sites in the town include Kaʻahumanu Church (named after one of Hawaiʻi's great monarchs, Queen Kaʻahumanu) which dates to 1876, the Wailuku Civic Center Historic District, the site of the Chee Kung Tong Society Building, and the Bailey House, a 19th-century former seminary and home that houses a history museum and the Maui Historical Society. There are two ancient temples near Wailuku, called heiau — the Halekiʻi Heiau and the Pihanakalani Heiau. Both date back hundreds of years and were used for religious purposes by the native Hawaiians. Wailuku is served by Kahului Airport.
Home to Maui’s most famous Hawaiian rulers, site of Kamehameha’s decisive 1790 victory at the Battle of Kepaniwai in the Iao Valley, location of the 19th century Mission Station and birthplace of the mighty sugar industry, Wailuku illustrates the powerful influences which shaped the town, the island and the state. The area was a center of power and population in pre-historic Hawaii. In the mid-1800s it was irrevocably changed when New England missionaries brought their religious beliefs, western skills and implements and new agricultural methods. By the 1860s the Wailuku Sugar Company (owned by C. Brewer & Co.) and other plantations were busy growing and milling sugarcane. Miles of ditches were dug, bringing irrigation water from deep in the mountains to the vast fields of central Maui, and the sugar industry flourished.
Wailuku is the new home of Maui's Golden Baseball League expansion franchise, called Na Koa Ikaika Maui. It is also the hometown of Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino and Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki. Wailuku also hosts the Maui Bowling Center, which has hosted a strong number of local bowling leagues since its grand opening in 1948. The building was originally constructed in 1945 as a furniture store but was later converted in 1948 for use as a ten-lane bowling alley. The alley utilized manual pin-setters from its opening until 1961, when it converted to automatic setting machines. Located at the corner of Market Street and Vineyard Street in Wailuku.
Points of interest :
Iao Theater
Iao Valley
The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono
Tropical Gardens of Maui
Wailuku First Friday
Duke The Duke Kahanamoku's (Ambassador of Aloha) Surfboard at The Bailey House Museum
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Enjoy our journey through the beautiful islands of Maui & Kaua'i.
This journey starts off on the west coast of Maui and ends with our final Sunset just outside of Hanalei Bay. Follow as we take North Loop Coastline Road and make stops at Nakalele point and blowhole, along with the Olivine Pools for our first time jumping into the pacific Ocean (Feet in at the hotel excluded). Next up we take on the Trip advisor feared narrow one-lane mountain road section of Hwy 340. (May have been timing, but we had very little traffic and have to admit, made it much more pleasant to drive). This segment ends as we come out of the Kahauloa. (Small green shack just up the hill on the left) Julia's, a must stop for corn bread, excuse me Banana Bread. Yeah, after reading about this being a must stop i blurted out corn bread rather than Banana Bread to the dude running the shack. Anyways, the song comes to an end after a breath taking shot of the Kahakuloa Head (636' elevation).
Next up, we begin the Road to Hana. Although a nontraditional start (late afternoon) we manage to have the first few waterfalls all to ourself! Our first waterfall, Wailua falls or the Three Bears made for a good fresh water dip and good photo opportunity. As we arrived to our cabin, yes, a YMCA style cabin, it had already made night fall. The sites and sounds of Wai'anapanapa State park are far to difficult to imitate and you'll have to experience them for yourself, although i did end up getting a great shot the following morning as the sun came up just behind my drone. As you watch that clip try to imagine a bottle of Hasegawa General Store finest Sake, the sound of the ocean against the black lava rock that blends with sounds from the rainforest, the milky way, and a certain coconut tree... Anyways, we catch breakfast at Tutu's Snack Shop and start on our way through the back side of Hana.Next, Pipiwai Trail, 4 miles round trip to the breathtaking Makahiku Falls, a quick clip at Venus Pools, a must do for cliff jumping, and ending in a breath taking view of Kanahuali'i Falls.
At the beginning of Aia la O Pele brings us to the 7 Sacred Pools with a sweeping view all the way to a southern side of Haleakala State Park (just a top the 7 pools lies a bridge that the local Brudda's dive from, it was off limits for this dude or you already know!) Once again driving the back side at a later time proved to be the way to go. No crowds or idiot drivers, every bridge at on this side of the island? One lane only. On the road out of Hana we pulled off to the side of the road and got lost flying the drone, which brings us to our next clip. I wish i could tell you falls remember, i was lost, exploring the island from the birds eye! This one ends with the most daring jump of the whole trip, probably life. Notice the two local boys on the bridge? We all watched in awe as one of them jumped before i decided i was definitely jumping. After i made my way up, over the bridge, and stood on a small concrete platform, the oldest of the two went on to tell me that their father once made both of them jump from there before either one could swim in Ching's Pond.
Next up, we jump on a plate and land in Kauai. Ironically enough we were able to rent the exact color Jeep, which makes it difficult to tell we switched islands. But just listen to the music Hele on to Kaua'i and you'll know you're on a different island. Im still in amazement of the views from Waimea Canyon or The Grand Canyon of the Pacific. A great shot of Waipo'o falls followed by a nice view of Kalalau Lookout that takes me on a heart stopping, gut checking hike. (Terah got a 1/10th of the way in and gave me the NOPE so i was on my own) This is not an official trail but can be found under Kalepa Ridge trail or airplane trail about an hour and half round trip and i was gassed. Most of the drone footage shows Kalalau Valley with a short clip of Honopu Valley and if you have a sharp eye you can most likely spot Honopu Arch. After the hike we made our way around to Wailua River and Falls before heading up to Queens bath. As we got around the island and more into the resorts of Kaua'i we noticed our once vacant swimming holes no longer vacant but thriving with resort guest, yet the remote location left most way back by the road side with their lawn chairs. With Kilauea Point being closed on Mondays i made the best of it with this live still shot of the post card like light house, Enjoy.
The next morning we tried our hands at sea, along the Na Pali Coast via catamaran Chartered by The Blue Dolphin Packed full of dad jokes we had a great time with a perspective of the Cliff side along with a little snorkeling on the reef Spouting Horn Park. Unfortunately rough seas kept us off of the forbidden island of Ni'ihau.
The final chapter of our trip takes you on a drive as far north west as allowed. As the sun sets, enjoy the sites of Hanalei Bay.
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All of Maui, Hawaii, What to see-do, Richard Ho'opi'i (hoopii) music
Mike and wife visited Hawaii-Maui Island in 2008. mikeminnesota-youtube photographed most all of Maui in the 10 days while vacationing on the island. Click on show more for info about Maui
1,200 photos in 55 minutes in this video. Mike meet Richard Ho'opi'i musician and singer in the village of Kahakuloa. Richard and wife invited Mike and Kris to a special concert the next day in the up-country area of Maui. Richard gave me permission to use his music in my video - thank you Richard
Maui too me is the best Island to visit. Possible to see all of the Island in one-two weeks as I did.
Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the island's name in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa, the Polynesian navigator credited with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. According to that legend, Hawaiʻiloa named the island of Maui after his son, who in turn was named for the demigod Māui.
Maui is such a volcanic doublet, formed from two shield volcanoes that overlapped one another to form an isthmus between them. The older, western volcano has been eroded considerably and is cut by numerous drainages, forming the peaks of the West Maui Mountains. The larger, younger volcano to the east, Haleakalā, and measures 5 miles from seafloor to summit, making it one of the world's tallest mountains.The eastern flanks of both volcanoes are cut by deeply incised valleys and steep-sided ravines that run downslope to the rocky, windswept shoreline. Maui is home to a large rainforest on the northeastern flanks of Haleakalā, which serves as the drainage basin for the rest of the island. The extremely difficult terrain has prevented exploitation of much of the forest.
Maui is a leading whale-watching center in the Hawaiian Islands due to Humpback whales wintering in the sheltered ʻAuʻau Channel between the islands of Maui county. The whales migrate approximately 3,500 miles from Alaskan waters each autumn and spend the winter months mating and birthing in the warm waters off Maui, with most leaving by the end of April. The whales are typically sighted in pods: small groups of several adults, or groups of a mother, her calf, and a few suitors. Humpbacks are an endangered species protected by U.S. federal and Hawaiʻi state law.
The two major industries on Maui are agriculture and tourism. Coffee, macadamia nuts, papaya, tropical flowers, sugar and fresh pineapple are just some of Hawaii's premium exports and are a prime example of its diversified agriculture. The big tourist spots in Maui include the Hāna Highway, Haleakalā National Park, Iao Valley, and Lahaina.
Road to Hana | Mile by Mile Maui Guide
This video shows the main sights by each mile marker from Paia all the way to Makawao. Waterfalls, bamboo forests, beaches, and historical & cultural spots along the Road to Hana, in Maui, Hawaii.
Haiku Bamboo Forest - Adventure Brothers
04 -The brothers travel to Haiku and deep into the Bamboo Forest where beautiful streams and waterfalls are surrounded by towering bamboo. Mike rediscovers himself and climbs to new heights.
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Maui Nei - Discover Old Hawaii
Discover old Hawaii in Lahaina and immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience as you journey back in time to the days before western contact. Hear about life in old Hawaii's most revered places in Lahaina, and actually learn Hawaiian cultural arts and skills form a kumu, or teacher, to create and take away keepsakes for yourself. Listen to stories of the Hawaiian's traditional way of life and take home highly-valyued knowledge about as by-gone was of sustainable living. Visit MauiNei.com for more information and to experience a hands-on piece of Hawaiian history today - get ready to live the aloha!
Road to Julia's Bread in Kahakuloa on the Kahekili Hwy in Maui Hawaii
Road to Julia's Bread in Kahakuloa on the Kahekili Hwy. Aunt Julia's Banana Bread stand! on Maui. The video doesn't show when we got there, it shows the road to it.
The road to Julia's banana bread was as good as the banana bread. The views are amazing and although at some points the road is very narrow, there are some spots where you should get out of the car and take in the views and relax. The drive is a bit tough to do, as it becomes a one lane for almost 8 miles. There are lots of places where you can turn out and let other cars go by, but the spaces are tiny and are either on the side of the cliff or on the side of the mountain. Just drive carefully and keep an eye on the curves and you will be alright. The banana bread was given to us warm and fresh. Bring cash, lots of cash. We got two banana breads, two drinks and some taro chips and we spent $55. If you drive up from Kahului to Kahakuloa (Julias) you will have to drive on the one lane road longer then if you were to drive from Kapalua to Julias. Kapalua is 25 minutes away from the Nakalele blow hole, and from there you will only have to drive about 16 minutes to Julia's and will only encounter about 1.5 miles of the narrow road if you don't feel up to the curvy twisted drive from Kahalui. We loved this road so much that we did the drive 6 times.
Should I drive Highway 340 on Maui?
If you're thinking about driving Highway 340 that loops from Kapalua to Kahului, this video may help you decide if you're up for it. There have been accidents and deaths on this road and there are many spots that it's one lane for a good, long stretch. We'll give you tips on what to consider if driving this Maui route is on your bucket list.
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TITLE: POINT OF VIEW
ARTIST: NICOLAI HEIDLAS
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Helicopter flight over Maui-northern haleakala and northern central and western Maui