3 Best Sights in Maui, Hawaii

Go behind the scenes to see how vodka, rum, whiskey, and gin are produced—from distillation to bottling—on this tour, which pairs nicely with a tour of the nearby Maui Pineapple Farm. Indeed, the distillery’s flagship brand, Pau Vodka, is made with Maui Gold pineapples, creating a unique liquor that’s clean and easy to drink. At the end of the tour, you can taste it and other spirits. Afterward, stop by the gift shop for all things pineapple. If you're feeling peckish, Haliimaile General Store, open for lunch and dinner, is just across the road.

Enjoy a lovely afternoon at this organic Upcountry farm and distillery, home to Ocean Vodka, Fy Gin, and Kula Rum. Start your visit with a vibrant lunch of salads and flatbreads (here they're called farmbreads) and cocktails, then move on to one of the guided tastings, which start every 30 minutes. Stick around until 5 pm for live music every night until 7. The bicoastal views are stunning (overlooking central Maui and the West Maui mountains), and the staff is warm and friendly. Don’t miss out on the farm store, which sells both cute souvenirs and bottles to bring home.

Hawaii’s first major tequila-production site is something to be seen—massive agave plants punctuate fields that formerly served as a BMX park. Production is very small, and bottles are only available at limited retail outlets on Maui and the distillery, making the tour and tasting a must-do activity. The staff is tiny and close-knit; it’s easy to spend a whole afternoon just chatting about the operation over tasting glasses of tequila.