Lāhainā
The historic whaling capital of the Pacific and the largest banyan tree in the USA (planted 1873, covers 1.94 acres). The 2023 fire killed 102 residents and permanently changed this town. Visit respectfully and spend money at surviving local businesses.
Front Street has reopened to traffic, but the Banyan Court Park around the tree is still closed to the public — its reopening was pushed to 2028 after an arborist's assessment; the tree is visible from outside the fence. The August 2023 wildfire devastated much of Lahaina and many restaurants are gone; check mauicounty.gov for current access.
Year-round access. Confirm current fire debris restrictions at mauicounty.gov before visiting.