Maui Visitor Attractions
Driving the Road to Hana along the Hana Highway
June 9, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Maui offers plenty of attractions designed to get tourists moving. Everything from championship-level golf to snorkeling to surfing can provide Maui visitors a true workout.
But there is one attraction on the island that encourages travelers to get into their cars, the Hana Highway.
The Hana Highway, known also as the Road to Hana, is the 68-mile ribbon of Hawaii State Highways 36 and 360 that runs from busy Kahului to the town of Hana in eastern Maui.
The Road to Hana has become a popular tourist attraction in Maui. It’s little wonder why; The Hana Highway is one of the most scenic stretches of road in the United States.
The highway winds past waterfalls, lush landscapes, natural wildlife, wineries and busy restaurants. It also offers more than its share of magnificent views.
The Hana Highway ends at the renowned Ohe’o Gulch, better known as the Seven Sacred Pools area. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Maui. And don’t believe that name.
There are many more than seven clear pools, and many, many waterfalls, in the Ohe’o Gulch.
If you travel the Road to Hana, you’ll want to make sure to bring your camera along. The highway is dotted with scenic turnouts, including many that overlook some of Maui’s magnificent waterfalls.
The highway has earned recognition outside of Maui. The Hana Highway is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
It may seem odd to view a highway as a major tourist attraction, but the amazing Road to Hana deserves the honor.
