CLICK ON THE THUMBNAILS TO VIEW ENLARGEMENTS & THREE VRML PANORAMAS   SPECIAL THANKS TO KAREE CARLUCCI Lahaina has long been a significant part of Hawaii's history, especially in pre-European contact times. It's the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawai'i, and is home to the most revered Hawaiian site in the state, the Island of Moku'ula and ponds of Mokuhinia (former royal residence of the High Chiefs of Pi'ilani and the family of King Kamehameha the Great). The Friends of Moku'ula, Inc. is currently restoring this national treasure. The West Maui section of the King's Highway, which eventually circled the entire island, was completed by Pi'ilani in the 1500's. LEARN MORE Modern Lahaina has been transformed by tourism into a mix of shops,restaurants, art galleries, and quaint remnants of its history. The Jodo Mission on the northern end of town, has the largest Buddha outside of the Orient. Museums are tucked neatly into little corners and side streets, and art and artists abound. Friday night, in particular, is "Art Night" in Lahaina and many galleries participate with special shows and exhibits. CLICK FOR VIRTUAL-REALITY PANORAMAS FRONT STREET, LAHAINA LAHAINA WATERFRONT Following pacific migrations, whaler's arrived in the early 19th century, contributing to Lahaina's reputation as a whaling town. Today, dinner cruises and snokeling tours depart from its busy harbor, but a sailing brig, the "Carthaginian" lies anchored nearby as a ghost of the romantic past. Visitors to the town should go to the Old Lahaina Courthouse, within Banyan Tree Park. The Courthouse features the Lahaina Arts Society gallery and the Lahaina Visitor Center, which is open to the public daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering free and friendly advice to Maui's visitors on West Side attractions and historic Lahaina Town.

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