Central Maui
Central Maui, including Waikapu, Wailuku, WaiheOe, Waiehu and Kahului, was once very productively farmed. While agriculture has been pushed aside for the urban development of Kahului and to make way for Wailuku to be the seat of County government, many residents of Waikapu continue to garden
successfully. Meantime, WaiheOe and Waiehu are still largely agricultural
with horse ranches and some farms still found in the area. To see these
areas and some of the island¹s most beautiful shore views, drive west around
Kahului Harbor and stay close to the coast.
The most famous farm in the area was at Wailuku Female Seminary, now the
Bailey House Museum, on Main Street. The gardens of the museum still reflect some of the farm¹s grandeur, and you can visit on your way to one of the greenest and most awe inspiring sights on Maui, Iao Valley.
Maui¹s major Botanical Garden is in this area and many private gardens those planted for food and pure landscaping farmers were rewarded for their efforts.

Farmers¹ Markets abound in Central Maui. A highlight of the area is the
farmers¹ market at the ³old² Maui Shopping Center on Kaahumanu Avenue (next to Ah Fook¹s market). This Wednesdays-only market sells ³Maui Grown² produce and farm goods under the watchful eye of the Maui County Farm Bureau. The Wailuku Open Market than food. However, much of the food is local produce from backyard farmers. The weekly Swap Meet in Kahului is truly a swap meet, but much of what people offer for sale is food grown at their homes.