| The square at the heart of modern LAHAINA is all but filled by a
magnificent banyan tree , its aerial roots pushing down into the earth
to become sturdy additional trunks. Just in front, in the small harbor,
the replica square-rigged Carthaginian houses a lackluster maritime
museum (daily 10am-5pm; $4). The Pioneer Inn nearby is Lahaina's main
social center, great for a convivial, if not quiet, beer.
Otherwise, a walk up Front Street and back down Wainee Street covers
most of what Lahaina has to offer. While it does hold some appealing
nineteenth-century buildings, the concentration of tourist shops and
fast-food places is phenomenal. The view out to sea, toward the island
of Lanai , is a welcome respite. If you have the time, consider taking a
ferry there for the day; there's little to see, but the main beach, at
Hulopoe Bay, is a delight. Expedition provides five sailings daily, from
Lahaina Harbor ($50 round-trip; tel 808/661-3756).
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Vacation Rentals in Lahaina |
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from $299.00
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