Haleakalā National Park
$25–$50Drive to a 10,023-foot volcanic summit above the clouds on Maui, then hike the crater or the coastal Kīpahulu District.

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Tropical garden on Haleakala's slopes in Kula, Maui, open every day of the year.
638 Kekaulike, Kula Maui, HI 96790, US · Kula, HI
Kula Botanical Garden sits on the flanks of Haleakala on Maui and offers visitors a calm, green setting full of many plant species. Visitors can wander the grounds on a self-guided walk. The property also hosts private events and weddings, and the family farm grows Christmas trees sold each December. The garden is open daily, with the last entry in the afternoon.
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