Maui Neighborhoods - Lahaina real estate
Lahaina town is popular for it's history. During the early
part of the 19th century, King Kamehameha ruled all the islands of Hawaii.
Lahaina was known as the Royal Capital of Hawaii. In the early and mid
1800s, Lahaina became an important whaling port, overrun by violent
whalers. It became the whaling capital of the world. Shipped stopped
over twice a year to refresh and recruit on their long voyages. A few
years later, the missionaries arrived from England. Lahaina town became
a center for missionary activity. The history of the whalers and missionaries
can still be seen in this town.
Front Street is the center of Lahaina. Most of the towns souvenir and
t-shirt shops, art galleries, restaurants and hotels are here. The oldest
and largest Banyan Tree in the State of Hawaii is planted here. It covers
approximately an acre of land and its roots and branches are extending
nearly 50 yards. The Banyan Tree was planted in 1873. Nearby the Banyan
Tree is the Lahaina harbor and the Old Courthouse that was built in
1857. The Lahaina Kaanapali and Pacific Railroads-better known as the
"Sugar Cane Train" transports visitors between Lahaina and
Kaanapali-along a scenic six mile journey from the Maui of yesterday
to the beauty and charm of Maui today.
Other attractions include: Carthaginian II, the Old Courthouse, Baldwin
Home Museum.
Learn More about Maui Neighborhoods
West Maui Real Estate:
Lahaina real estate
Kaanapali real estate
Kapalua real estate
Central Maui Real Estate:
Kahului real estate
Wailuku real estate
South Maui Real Estate:
Kihei real estate
Maalaea real estate
Makena real estate
Wailea real estate
Upcountry Maui Real Estate:
Haleakala real estate
Hana real estate
Paia real estate
Kula real estate
Maui Real Estate (general)