Wailea Real Estate

	COMMUNITIES                     Lahaina LIFESTYLE Lahaina is Maui’s Party Central, complete with a boardwalk with wall-to-wall distractions: bars, restaurants, shops of all descriptions, and a concentration of art galleries that span every imaginable taste and persuasion. Downtown Lahaina is indisputably the most interesting evening or afternoon walk around on Maui, especially on the weekends, and a half-day there can while away in what seems like minutes. Lahaina is steeped in history that speaks to Maui’s cultural diversity, with several museums, temples, and exhibits that balances the circus-like atmosphere with substance. Be sure to check out the amazing Banyan Tree, just down the street from one of the two working commercial harbors on Maui.   Banyan Tree: This massive tree, a popular and hard-to-miss meeting place if your party splits up for independent exploring, was planted in 1873. It's the largest of its kind in the state and provides a welcome retreat for the weary who come to sit under its awesome branches. Front St., between Hotel and Canal Sts., Lahaina, HI, USA.       Whalers Village Museum: The history-oriented museum brings to life Lahaina's whaling era (1825-1860) with hundreds of artifacts, photo murals and interpretive graphics. The story is told through the eyes of an ordinary sailor or "whaleman," and illustrates the challenges of daily life on the sea.   Wo Hing Museum: Built by the Wo Hing Society in 1912 as a fraternal society for Chinese residents, this eye-catching building now contains Chinese artifacts and a historic theater that shows Thomas Edison's films of Hawai'i, circa 1898. Upstairs is the only public Taoist altar on Maui. 858 Front St., Lahaina, HI, USA. 808/661-5553. Donations accepted. Daily 10-4.   Feast at Lele: Located on the beach in historic Old Lahaina Town, The Feast at Lele literally means the "Feast at Lahaina". Take in a beautiful Maui sunset and while you sample some exotic island cocktails. Then enjoy a delicious sit down 5 course feast and open bar while you enjoy an authentic Polynesian revue that takes you on a journey of music and dance through the islands of the south pacific.   Maui Submarine Adventure: Marvel at Maui’s unique underwater paradise aboard a high-tech 48-passenger submarine, as featured in National Geographic television specials. Guests view the unique fascinating natural coral reefs, fish and marine life in air-conditioned comfort and safety.     Baldwin Home:  In 1835 an early missionary to Lahaina, Ephraim Spaulding, built this attractive thick-walled house of coral and stone. In 1836 Dr. Dwight Baldwin -- also a missionary -- moved in with his family. The home has been restored and furnished to reflect the period. You can view the living room, with the family's grand piano; the dining room; and Dr. Baldwin's dispensary. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation occupies the building, and its knowledgeable staff is here to answer almost any question about historic sites in town. Ask for its walking-tour brochure. 696 Front St., Lahaina, HI, USA. 808/661-3262. www.hawaiimuseums.org. $3. Daily 10-4.   To learn more about  Homes in this area, please contact us at 808-385-4665 or email: george@mauihometeam.com