Wailuku, North Maui
Wailuku is the cultural and business center of Maui with a funky downtown vibe.
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Below you'll find our recommended activities, detailed information about Wailuku, local tips, & the latest updates.
Wailuku Town
Wailuku Town is the cultural center of Maui. It is composed of mostly long-time local residents. You'll find very few tourists in this area, though they're working successfully at revamping the town.
Wailuku was originally the tourist capital of the island in the early 20th century. Since then, Kaanapali's resort area took over, and then the Wailea area.
Notable attractions are the tropical gardens of Maui, Ka'ahumanu Church, the Bailey House museum, the Wailuku Civic Center Historic District, and the Iao Valley.
Iao Valley
The Iao Valley is less than 5 minutes from the center of Wailuku Town. It's one of the most easily accessible sights in Maui.
Drive up and see the majestic Iao Needle, frigid Iao Stream, and learn about the bloody ancient Hawaiian battle that ensued here.
Read more about the Iao Valley.
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Wailuku Commerce
Government
• Most of our government is run from Wailuku. This is where you'll find offices for our mayor, council members, and most planning departments.
Lawyers
• You'll also find most of our attorneys in Wailuku Town. If you'd like to see a comprehensive list, check out Maui Lawyers.
Doctors
• Maui Memorial Hospital as well as Kaiser are in Wailuku Town. Because of this, you'll find most of Maui's doctors here too.
First Fridays
First Fridays is a celebration held on the first Friday of every month in downtown Wailuku. It began as an effort to build up interest in the restaurants, art galleries, and other shops in Wailuku.
Since its inception, First Fridays have become wildy popular with locals as well as with visitors. The newest highlight is Maui's first Beer Garden held in an empty lot in the middle of town. The beer garden has undergone serious transformations over the last few months. It now has grass, landscaping, and permanent structures. Proceeds go to non-profit organizations.
Wailuku Map
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