Located along Front Street, West Maui’s entertainment and nightlife hub, the Lahaina Cold Stone Creamery (number 0625) is a part of the international chain of Cold Stone ice cream parlor franchises. This area has been a hub for activity dating back to the island’s whaling days, in the 1800s, when missionaries and whalers argued over the availability of vice catering to the whalers in port along Front Street. Today, Front Street is a very busy pedestrian walkway, chalked full of restaurants, bars, and shops, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations is Lahaina. Cold Stone Creamery is a 1,400-franchise chain, with locations in 13 different countries worldwide. The chain is famous for the large, frozen granite slab upon which employees mix ice-cream made on location with whatever candy, fruit, or flavoring desired by customers. Lahaina is a Hawaiian word meaning “merciless sun”, referring to the climate of the city, making this a natural home for ice cream parlors. Lahaina’s Cold Stone Creamery can be found at 900 Front Street, a short walk away from the Dickenson Square Shopping Center, Hard Rock Café Lahaina, and Lahaina’s Historic District. The Creamery is open from 11 A.M. until 10 P.M. Monday through Thursday, and is open until 11 P.M. on Fridays and Saturdays. Local hotel accommodations include the Best Western Pioneer Inn, Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, Puunoa Beach Estates, and the Plantation Inn. For more information, visit http://www.coldstonecreamery.com .
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