Upcountry

Away from all the resorts and beaches, Upcountry refers to the towns on the mountainside of Haleakala. Beautiful and rural, Upcountry offers a different way to see Maui. Below are a few places you might want to check out.
 
Almost all are good for kids, but some of the tours may not have enough activity for the smaller ones. You won’t be able to do everything in one day, and many tours require reservations, so you will want to plan ahead.
 
Click the underlined links for more information. The places are listed as you approach them coming from Kihei and up HI-37.
 
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum: In Pu’unene, right off the highway when heading Upcountry. Learn the history of the Sugar Industry. Small but informative. Open Monday-Thursday at 10 a.m. with the last admission at 1 p.m. $7 admission, kids 5 and under free.

Makawao

​Sacred Garden: Beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful garden filled with spiritual gifts, statues, and more. Free admission.
 
Makai Glass: Very cool art gallery where you can observe the artist in action and even participate in glass blowing. Free admission.
 
Hali’imaile Distillery Tour & Tasting Room: This fun little tour is right next to Makai Glass and the Maui Pineapple Tour.
 
Maui Pineapple Tour: Tour the famous Maui Gold Plantation, plus all guests receive a boxed, airport-ready pineapple! Make reservations here.
 
Makawao Town: A little town with cute shops and art galleries. The Dragon’s Den is a fantastic little store to get herbal remedies. If you go in the morning, stop by local favorite Komoda Bakery for their famous donuts on a stick, cream puffs, and other baked goodies.
 
Upcountry Farmer’s Market: Maui’s largest and most popular farmers market. Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come early because it gets crowded.
 
Zipline: Zipline through the jungles of Maui! The 8-Line Jungle Zipline Tour is a fun excursion when you are going Upcountry. Make reservations here.

Upper Kula

Maui Bees: A great little farm stand to grab some local produce and goodies. Try the honey latte if you need a little recharge, or grab a jar of their artisanal raw Maui honey. They also offer guided “bee” tours on Fridays. Reservations are required for a tour.
 
Kula Lodge Garden Terrace Restaurant: An amazing location with awesome views. This is a great place for brunch. Under new ownership, so check the website for hours.
 
Haleakala Crater: We recommend visiting at sunrise, but it’s a beautiful place to visit at any time and a great place to end your day with a spectacular sunset.
 
Kula Botanical Gardens: Take a self-guided tour and see the beautiful plants and scenery. Admission is only $10, and kids 6 and under are free.
 
Ali’I Kula Lavender Farm: A beautiful lavender farm with incredible scenery. The gift shop is full of wonderful lavender products. Admission is only $3, and kids 6 and under are free.
 
Paragliding: Tandem Paragliding at 4500 ft with the most amazing views! Fun to even just watch.
 
Kula Country Farms: A great place to take the kids during the spring when you can pick your own strawberries. They also have other events for the holidays, including a pumpkin patch and corn maze during Halloween. There is almost always something going on year-round. Check their website for upcoming events or to see if they are open. Free admission unless they are having a special event.
 
Grandma’s Coffee House: Upcountry in Kula. A four-generation owned local favorite coffee house. They serve sandwiches and baked goods and pies from grandma’s original homemade recipes.
 
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park: This is a beautiful little park with picnic areas and walkways. There are sculptures memorializing Sun Yat Sen and Chinese history on Maui. No restrooms.
 
Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill: An out-of-the-way local favorite serving beef, lamb, and elk fresh off the grill—all raised right on their ranch.
 
Maui Wine: Wine tasting at a scenic and historic property away from it all. Reservations recommended.

Lower Kula
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm & Distillery: Guided tasting tours and a great place to grab lunch or a sunset dinner. The large grassy picnic area is great for kids to run around and play and offers the most incredible sunset views. A great place to end your day before heading back to your condo.
 
Surfing Goat Dairy: A fun change of scenery and great for kids! It’s a working goat farm where you can pet goats and even milk them. Take a quick tour or give a hand with evening chores. It does get hot here, so bring hats, protective clothing, and sunblock.