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Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House vs Iolani Palace

Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House and Iolani Palace are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Iolani Palace scores significantly better than Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House. Iolani Palace ranks #1 in Hawaii with approval from 9 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.

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.
Iolani Palace
Iolani Palace
9 / 10
364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Fodor's Fodor's
"America's only royal residence was built in 1882 on the site of an earlier palace." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"King David Kalakaua built this palace in 1882, as a symbol to the world that Hawaiian royalty was as grand as any in Europe."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"If you're intrigued with kings and queens, join the 90-minute docent-led tour... with plenty of history provided." Full review
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Peek at rare treasures and crown jewels
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The only royal palace in the United States, it has plenty of lavish decor to ooh and ahh over." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Hawaii is the only state that was once a monarchy...and the best place to get a sense of how Queen Lili’uokalani and the royal family lived is with a visit downtown to ‘Iolani Palace." Full review
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