Maui: What to Do

Iao Needle
Near the county of Wailuku, the tranquility of Iao Valley beckons. Waterfalls feed streams that flow through dense rainforests, and the dramatic Iao Needle rises 2,500 feet from the valley floor. Click here to visit the Maui State Parks website.

Upcountry Maui
This peaceful part of the island of Maui, comprised of the towns of Pukalani, Makawao, and Kula, where exotic protea flowers and gourmet Maui onions flourish.

Maui Ocean Center
Located at the Ma'alaea Harbor Village, it is the largest tropical reef aquarium in the country. For more information call: (808) 270-7000.
Hours of Operation: Open daily 9 am - 5 pm

Maui Tropical Plantation / Waikapu
Take a tour of the Maui Tropical Plantation, one of Hawaii's most popular fruit and flower crops. Enjoy plantation-made fresh fruit dishes in the restaurant and shop in the Country Store for "made-in-Maui" gifts. With our Aloha Book coupon, you receive 2 FREE adult tram tour tickets with a minimum $25 food & beverage purchase. Aston Kids receive one FREE children's admission for one paid adult.

(Road to) Hana & Hana Cultural Center
The road to remote Hana Town is a series of 617 winding curves, 56 bridges and the most scenic coastline in Hawaii - an approximate 2-3 hour drive. Every turn in the road reveals towering waterfalls plunging into the 7 sacred swimming pools of O'heo. Probably the most famous single road in Hawaii, indeed this "Highway to Heaven" rivals sightseeing any place in Hawaii.

Seven Sacred Pools
This series of lovely waterfalls and tranquil pools trails through the O'heo Gulch and flows into the ocean nearby. The Pipiwai Trail, above the Seven Sacred Pools, is one of the best hikes on Maui. It is 4 miles roundtrip.

Front Street and Lahaina Town
The heartbeat of Kaanapali and definitely "where the action is," is Front Street in Lahaina, a mile-long stretch of art galleries, gourmet restaurants, curio shops, boat trip adventures, whale watching excursions and beautiful sunsets.

Kaanapali
One of the top resort areas in the world, Kaanapali is situated along three miles of golden sand beach with a misty mountain backdrop and every recreational activity one could want. Aston Hotels & Resorts offers 6 condominium resorts in Kaanapali - Aston Kaanapali Shores, The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, Aston Mahana at Kaanapali, Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas, Aston at Papakea Resort, and the Aston Paki Maui.

Sugar Cane Train / Pacific Railroad
Take a tour of Kaanapali and Lahaina town through the sugar cane fields in an open air coach to learn a little history of Lahaina. Aston Kids receive one FREE children's roundtrip day train ticket with one paid adult.

Whalers Village Museum at Kaanapali and Shopping Complex
This museum is in a shopping complex with whaling memorabilia interspersed throughout the outdoor mall area. Learn all about the "giants of the deep" and enjoy a collection of more than 400 whaling implements and artifacts. Explore the hundreds of antiquities recalling the boisterous, rowdy years of the great whalers, history of whaling and whale biology, see fascinating displays of a six-foot model whaling ship complete with gear and a 40-foot sperm whale skeleton all in a picturesque atmosphere of yesterday.

Haleakala National Park
Haleakala, the "House of the Rising Sun," measures at 10,000 feet from the base of the sea and accurately claimed as the tallest single mountain on Earth. This mamoth dormant volcano last erupted in 1790, is where one should stand to capture an unforgettable scenic moment. Haleakala offers great hiking, camping, biking and best view of the sunrise in the world. Click here to visit the Haleakala National Park website.