City Guide: Lahaina

Lahaina is the largest city in West Maui, an island located in Hawaii, United States. The city used to be the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom and was also renowned for the whaling industry in the 19th century. Lahaina is blessed with sunny climate and beautiful beach resorts, popular among tourists all-year round. The city is a great spot for various water sports, dolphin and whale watching. Lahaina is also a great place to be in during the Halloween celebration. At this time you will see thousands of people walking along the city’s streets in scary costumes.

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Although Lahaina is mainly known for great restaurants and nightlife, there are some sights worth seeing. The main tourist attractions include:

- Banyan Tree located in the city’s heart. It was planted in 1873 and is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Christian missionaries.

- Ruins of Lahaina Fort, built in 1832. Walls of the original fortification exceeded 6.1 meters. Currently you can see the reconstructed ruins of this defense structure.

- Carthaginian 2, a model of a whaling ship. It will be of a particular interest for children.

- The Baldwin Home Museum built in 1832. It houses furniture, photos and artifacts dating back to the time when local family firstly moved into the house.

It is also worth taking a whale-watching cruise or simply go to the island of Lanai. Sugar Cane Train is the only train in Hawaii that can take you to Kaanapali, the place famous for its beaches. For shopping and numerous dinning options, make it to the Front Street (main street), built in 1820s. Lahaina hosts various festivals and events. For instance, you can attend the golf championship every January at Kapalua’s Plantation Course. Otherwise, you you can watch a Vic-Maui Yacht Race, which starts in Victoria, Canada and ends in Lahaina. November is time to watch Lahaina’s college basketball tournaments.

If you get tired of the ocean and clubbing, make it to the Ironwood ranch. Here you can ride horses and have a nice day away from people. For high-class relaxation, check out local spas and their facilities.

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