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A guide, according to age-appropriate activities, that defines the pleasures and diversity of perhaps Hawaii's most popular island -- Maui.

Hawaii's second most-visited island, Maui is an excellent choice for a family getaway, with 120 miles of shoreline, more than eighty sun-dappled beaches and thousands of waterfalls and pools spread throughout its 727.3 square-mile surface. The variety of activities makes this island an especially good choice for a multigenerational journey.

For general information visit the Maui Visitors Bureau (800/525-MAUI). Active families should consider the Maui Explorer Pass, which enables you to choose your 3 favorite atttractions (from a choice of 13) and save 15% on regular admission prices. Or, use BuildYourOwnTicket.com to customize your own attractions pass and save!

Great Fun for the Kids

(Toddler to Age 8)

Atlantis Submarine Adventures
La'haina Harbor
658 Front Street
La'haina, Maui, HI 96761
800/548-6262
On Atlantis Adventures, you can explore beneath the surface of the ocean off the coast of La'haina in a real submarine.  Atlantis Adventures sank a replica of the Carthaginian, a 19th Century supply vessel creating an artifical reef (with environmental benefits) - and among the shallow coastal waters you'll see multitudes of fish and occasionally even a shark!

Maui Ocean Center
Ma'alaea Harbor Village
192 Ma’alaea Road
Wailuku, HI 96793
808/270-7000
This $20 million, state-of-the-art aquarium and marine park should fascinate most young children with more than 60 indoor and outdoor exhibits of the beauty and delicacy of Hawaii's marine life. Exhibits include fish, marine mammals, reptiles and invertebrates. The center is open 365 days a year.

The Sugar Cane Train
La'haina Ka'anapali Railroad
17 Kaka'alaneo Drive 
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
808/661-0080
Small kids and train lovers of all ages will be smiling aboard this ride. Passengers embark on a 30-minute, 12-mile round-trip between La'haina, Ka'anapali and Puukolii through fields of sugar cane, and over a 325-foot curved wooden trestle, while the conductor points out landmarks and, if you're lucky, he may favor you with a song.

Surfing Goat Dairy
3651 Omaopio Road
Kula, HI 96790
808/878-2870
Thomas and Eva Kafsack run this agri-tourism venue located on the slopes of a volcanic crater. Adults will enjoy the selection of award-winning goat cheeses, while kids can feed and pet the goats that helped make that cheese possible. Special scheduled tours allow for herding and milking as well.