A Lahaina Stroll
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Early Morning
Lahaina is hot virtually year round, so it’s best to start early in the day. Most historical spots are within a block or two of Front Street, so begin your walking tour at the south end in Malu’ulu’olele Park (see Moku’ula), and head roughly north, in the direction of the Kā’anapali Beach (see Kā’anapali Beach).
The first sites you’ll encounter are Banyan Tree Park, the old Lahaina Courthouse, and Lahaina Harbor (see Front Street, Lahainaand; Lahaina Courthouse see also; Lahaina Harbor). Just a block farther is the BaldwinHouse (see Baldwin House), the two-story, New England-style home of a Protestant missionary. The building also served as Baldwin’s medical office, and the early dental equipment on display makes you feel lucky to live in this age of effective anesthetics!
Continue your stroll to the Wo Hing Temple where the influence of Chinese immigrants to Maui can be seen, along with early movies made by American inventor Thomas Edison.
Late Morning
Take a break for lunch or a cool libation at any of Front Street’s oceanfront restaurants. For a quick bite, Cheeseburger in Paradise is immensely popular. Portions are big, prices small, and the ocean view, especially from upstairs, is glorious.
When you’re re-energized, there are plenty of trendy boutiques, art galleries, and souvenir shops all along Front Street to attract your vacation money (see Shopping).
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