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Once a cowboy town, where the paniolos rode their horses up the steps into the Rodeo Bar, Makawao is now the center of a lively Upcountry culture. Excellent shops, galleries and restaurants atttract folks from all over the island and from as far away as Honolulu to get that casual, Upcountry look. |
Baldwin Avenue Watch for these rainbow shower trees as you drive up Baldwin Avenue. They're spectacular! Also on the way up, the Holy Rosary church has a memorial to Father Damien, known for his work with lepers in Hawaii. | Coming up Baldwin Avenue from Paia, about a mile before Makawao, you can drive under a rainbow to visit the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center Shop. Local artists and craftsmen have filled the shop with one-of-a-kind paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, cards, even toys at reasonable prices. While you're there enjoy the Baldwin Mansion and whatever is showing in the galleries. | Developed by local artists as a showcase for their work, the Viewpoints Gallery shows a wide selection of island art. The shows change frequently. You may find one of the artists hanging out and willing to talk about their work and the island art scene. |
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Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli | ||
Sit on the porch and watch the crowd go by as you enjoy some of Casanova's delicious Italian deli with a cappuccino. The polenta pizza is so tasty. Come back in the evening for an excellent dinner inside. The chef does dishes like tagliatelle with lemon cream sauce blanketed with smoked salmon. The pizzas are cooked in an authentic wood-fired oven. |
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Upcountry Another change of face and pace, upcountry Maui reminds some people of Wyoming, others of Big Sur. Cool, green pastures with cows, horses, 4 wheel drive vehicles, cowboys and pine forests. The jacaranda that bloom along the highway all summer frame huge views of the ocean and the West Maui mountains. Sunsets that will make you cry. Upcountry is home to 17,000 residents who find the cool climate just about perfection. |
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Kula Lodge . |
Church of the Holy Ghost | ||
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Polipoli Springs Park |
Driving the rutted road to this park can be a challenge. But there's an amazing experience waiting for you on the 3 mile trail around the park. The whole thing was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's to see what trees would work on Maui. Dark Sugi pine forests open into meadows, plum orchards and even a stand of redwoods. Interesting caves and cinder cones to be climbed and spectacular views out over the ocean. There is a small cabin you can reserve through the State Parks office (243-5354) and a campground. Magical place.
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Dr. Sun Yat Sen | ||
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