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Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House vs Akaka Falls State Park

Akaka Falls State Park and Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Akaka Falls State Park is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House. Akaka Falls State Park comes in at #4 in Hawaii with approval from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House
Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House
8 / 10
2375-A Main Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Home of Edward Bailey, a missionary, teacher, and accomplished artist... is a treasure trove of Hawaiiana." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small but historically evocative museum occupies the 1833 home of Wailuku’s first Christian missionary." Full review
Where Where
"Museum also houses Maui’s largest public collection of ancient Hawaiian artifacts, which represent every aspect of life in pre-contact Hawai'i – from fishing to warfare, food preparation to weaving." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Museum displays what life was like for original Missionary families. You'll also find ancient Hawaiian artifacts found on Kaho‘olawe, and one of Duke Kahanamoku’s surfboards rests outside in the lawn." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The largest and best collection of Hawaiian artifacts on Maui includes objects from the sacred island of Kahoolawe." Full review
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The gift shop is one of the best sources on Maui for items that are actually made in Hawaii.
Akaka Falls State Park
Akaka Falls State Park
8 / 10
End of Akaka Falls Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's Frommer's
"One of Hawaii's most scenic waterfalls... down to an observation point. You'll have a perfect view of 442-foot Akaka and nearby Kahuna Falls." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"An easy, meandering 10-minute loop trail... takes you to the best spots to see the spectacular cascades of Akaka." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Akaka Falls resides in the appropriately named Akaka Falls State Park, which is just a short car ride from the town of Hilo on the Big Island." Full review
Where Where
"A 0.4 mile paved loop walks you through lush tropical vegetation to two scenic vista points." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs. " Full review
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