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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Lahaina

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Lahaina, Hawaii

Updated June 14, 2021

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Lahaina Banyan Tree

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

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Pu'u Kilea (Olowalu Petroglyphs)

Images chiseled into the basalt here date back an estimated 300 years.
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Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in the former Puʻunēnē Mill manager’s house

Kahului, Hawaii

Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum

Inside, visitors are treated to the rich history of sugar farming and its impact on Hawaiian society.
14 miles from Lahaina
Lanai Cat Sanctuary

Lanai City, Hawaii

Lanai Cat Sanctuary

The island of Lanai in Hawai'i is a paradise for cats and cat lovers.
19 miles from Lahaina
Sailor Hat Crater

Maui County, Hawaii

Kaho'olawe

This tiny Hawaiian island is slowly coming back to life after being bombed during naval training exercises.
22 miles from Lahaina
Columnar basalt along the Kanaio Coast.

Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Kanaio Coast

A cooled lava flow from the Haleakalā volcano formed these surreal-looking columnar basalt structures.
24 miles from Lahaina
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