The big banyan tree in Lahaina. It takes up an entire block.The Dragon s Teeth, a very aptly named rock formation on the northwest shore.The Iao Needle, the most distinctive feature of the Iao Valley.The Maui Ocean Center, a very nice aquarium.The Nakalele Blowhole, a tunnel in the rock where water shoots high in the air when the waves come in.Cheeseburger in Paradise, Jimmy Buffet s restaurant in Lahaina.The black sand beach near Makena.Snorkeling at Ulua Beach (see link)Molokini Crater is a fantastic place for snorkeling, but you may not want to include it on your list because the waves may be too high for the boats to take you there in December.
The Haleakala observatory is on Maui. You can t visit it, but you can take a picture of from the crater of the inactive volcano. Here s a link to some sites that you might want to consider. It sounds like a fun activity. I hope you enjoy Maui.
The sugar mill in PuuneneThe statue of Queen Kaahumanu in Queen Kaahumanu CenterThe Haliimaile General Store (which is also a great place to eat lunch or dinner) The mini lighthouse behind Pioneer Inn in LahainaHoly Ghost Church (octagonal) in KulaHookipa LookoutBoss Frog s or Snorkel Bob s