Wailuku

Wailuku is just west of Kahului, at the mouth of the ʻĪao Valley. In the early 20th century, Wailuku was Maui's main tourist destination. It has since been eclipsed by resort towns such as Kihei.

Historic sites in the town include Kaʻahumanu Church (named after Queen Kaʻahumanu, wife of Kamehameha I), which dates to 1876; the Wailuku Civic Center Historic District; the site of the Chee Kung Tong Society Building; and the Bailey House, a 19th-century former seminary and home that houses a history museum and the Maui Historical Society.

There are two ancient temples near Wailuku, called heiau—the Halekiʻi Heiau and the Pihanakalani Heiau. Both date back hundreds of years and were used for religious purposes by native Hawaiians.

Wailuku is served by Kahului Airport.