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Makawao Marketplace

4.7(15 reviews)

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In Maui, Makawao Marketplace sits on the upcountry road that runs through the old plantation town. The marketplace stands at 3654 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI 96768, United States, along the main street.

As a marketplace, it gathers stalls and shops under one roof, and it is known for the local goods and food sold by the vendors inside. First-time visitors should expect a compact, walkable stop that pairs well with a wander through the surrounding town, and it draws travelers heading between Paia, Makawao and Wailuku. Its 4.7 out of 5 average from 15 reviews comes from a modest but consistent set of shoppers. Details sit at makawaomarketplace.com for anyone planning a visit.

Hawaii has a wetter season from November to March and a drier season from April to October, so the drier months suit a day spent walking the upcountry streets.

Hawaiian food includes plate lunches, poke made from raw fish, and kalua pork cooked in an imu earth oven, and the town's stalls lean into that local cooking. Lei garlands made from flowers or shells are given in Hawaii to mark greetings, birthdays and graduations, and they turn up for sale in places like this. Drivers reach Makawao easily from Kihei, Kaanapali or Wailea, making the marketplace a straightforward stop on an upcountry loop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Makawao Marketplace known for?

Makawao Marketplace is a marketplace in Makawao on Maui, so it is known as a local shopping stop in the upcountry town. Visitors to Maui often pair a stop here with the island's food traditions, which include plate lunches, poke made from raw fish, and kalua pork cooked in an imu earth oven. Lei garlands made from flowers or shells are also given in Hawaii to mark greetings, birthdays and graduations.

What kind of business is Makawao Marketplace?

Makawao Marketplace is a marketplace on Maui, and its website is http://www.makawaomarketplace.com/. Shoppers on the island can look it up there before making the trip. Maui is part of the Hawaiian Islands, where travel between islands is by air.

What should first-time visitors expect at Makawao Marketplace?

First-time visitors to Makawao Marketplace should expect a marketplace setting in the town of Makawao on Maui. The island's food culture includes plate lunches, poke made from raw fish, and kalua pork cooked in an imu earth oven, and lei garlands made from flowers or shells mark greetings, birthdays and graduations in Hawaii. Maui's wetter season runs from November to March and its drier season from April to October.

Where is Makawao Marketplace located on Maui?

Makawao Marketplace sits at 3654 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI 96768, United States. That puts it in the upcountry town of Makawao on Maui, within the Hawaiian Islands. The island has a drier season from April to October and a wetter one from November to March.

How do visitors rate Makawao Marketplace?

Makawao Marketplace holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews, a strong score for a marketplace in Makawao on Maui. Those reviews cover a business in the upcountry town, within the Hawaiian Islands.

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