Lahaina is on the island of Maui. Before Lahaina became a thriving missionary and whaling village, it was home of Hawaiian kings and queens; today, this small town hums with tourist activity and efforts are under way to excavate the archaeological remains of the sacred island that once existed where a park is today.
Front Street, is lined with shops, restaurants and mini-malls geared toward visitors, but the town still manages to retain its charm, particularly along the harbor and around the square; which is dominated by a phenomenal 1/2-acre banyan tree.
