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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 contact the Maui Visitors Bureau at 800/525-6284 or visit online at www.visitmaui.com. Active families should consisder the Maui Explorer Pass, which enables you to save 15% on regular admission prices to the top attractions.

Great Fun for the Kids

(Toddler to Age 8)

Maui Ocean Center
Ma'alaea Harbor Village
192 Ma’alaea Rd.
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 exhibits of the beauty and delicacy of Hawaii's marine life. The center is open 365 days a year from 9am-5pm (open 9am-6pm in Jul-Aug). 

 The Sugar Cane Train
Lahaina Kaanapali Railroad
17 Kaka'alaneo Drive 
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
808/499-2307
Small kids and train lovers of all ages should love this ride. Passengers embark on a 30-minute, 12-mile round-trip between La'haina, Ka'anapali and Puukolii through fields of sugar cane, while the conductor points out landmarks and, if you're lucky, he may favor you with a song.

Atlantis Adventures
Lahaina Harbor
658 Front St.
Suite #175 
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
808/667-2224 or 800/548-6262
Here you can explore beneath the surface of the ocean off of La'haina in a real submarine. On December 13th Atlantis Adventures sank a replica of the Carthaginian, a 19th Century supply vessel. The submarine will show you the artificial reef (with environmental benefits) that was created - and among the shallow coastal waters you'll see multitudes of fish and occasionally even a shark! 

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.