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They’ve been here since 1988 – and in many ways it feels like walking back in a time machine to the old VHS vs. Betamax days (except you’ll find new-fangled 21st century media like DVDs here!)

Friendly, easy for tourists to quickly rent from without an account, and a surprisingly good selection for a small shop. They’re also reasonably priced, stock some snacks, and are open late.…

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Fukushima Store

Last updated 25. Jan, 2010 by Mark.

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Most people come here for the best hot dogs on the island; some would say best anywhere. An old mom & pop general store that has been here for generations.

Location
Haiku

Phone
808-575-2762

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Price
Fair

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Keokea through Ulupalakua

Last updated 23. Sep, 2009 by Mark.

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Tedeschi Winery tasting room

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In a nutshell: A hearty breakfast or lunch, then off for scenic vistas, and wine tasting.
Minuses: The road in Ulupalakua is unforgiving if you become over-enthusiastic during the wine tasting!
Sound-bite: “They should call this ‘Paniolo soul food’, brah!”

This is a good side-trip to take after a Haleakala Crater sunrise trip, or during a planned Upcountry exploration day. If you take the back side of Haleakala to return from Hana, you will pass through starting in Ulupalakua. However I suggest that visitors …

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The Back Side of Haleakala (Kipahulu to Ulupalakua)

Last updated 22. Aug, 2011 by Mark.

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Much of the road is a lumpy, bumpy patchwork asphalt strip less than two cars wide.

Much of the road is a lumpy, bumpy, narrow patchwork of asphalt laid down over years, one shovel at a time.

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In a nutshell: If you like the road less traveled, continuing on past Hana around Haleakala is an adventure worth taking. In about the same amount of time as it would take you to go back the way you came, you can see a side of Maui most are persuaded to miss.
Minuses: The road becomes rough for portions and rental car companies say “you’re on your own.”…

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