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1. Agia Buses
Tafuna | Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)You can't miss American Samoa's colorful local buses, known as agia, or family buses. They converge on the downtown Pago Pago area from both sides of the island. Music blares from them, they bear names such as "Miracle of God" or "Queen Sophia," and they're festooned with flowers on days when ships are in port. For a fare of just $2.50 you can hop on in Fagatogo and go to the island's eastern and western extremes. Take the westbound bus to Leone, wending past the amazing rocky island, Fatumafuti (Flower Pot Island); in Leone visit the cathedral. Other buses go farther west to the end of the line at Fagamalo Village. The eastbound buses go to beautiful beaches, such as Alega, Two Dollar, Pyramid Rock, and Tula Village. Find out more about the routes and timetables at the American Samoa Visitors Bureau in Tafuna, near the airport. Buses are a great way to meet the locals; however, for a speedier journey, hire a car.
American Samoa Visitors Bureau, Ottoville Center, Ili'ili and Ottoville Roads, Pago Pago, Eastern District, American Samoa684-699–9805 -
2. Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeThis pristine bay within an eroded volcanic crater is on the south side of the main island of Tutuila. Beneath the waters are beautiful corals, hundreds of fish, and many turtles as well as sharks and—at certain times of the year—whales. The bay and nearby walking trails are on land belonging to the Fuimaono family, who have lived here for about 1,000 years. Visitors are allowed to hike the trails, swim, and snorkel but must first register their names in a book at a gate. To reach Fagatele Bay, drive or take a local bus to Futiga Village, about 7 miles southwest of Pago Pago, and turn left at the US Mart. Follow the small feeder road past a landfill area to the locked gate. After registering, it's a 1-mile walk to the first interpretative sign and another mile to the beach. Visitors can also hire a boat to get here. Take water for the hike, and dress in a modest style when walking and swimming (no bikinis).
off Main Coastal Road, Futiga Village, Western District, American Samoa684-633–5155 -
3. Jean P. Haydon Museum
Fagatogo | Museum/GalleryOccupying a former naval commissary and garage buildings, this museum opened in 1971 and is named after the wife of then-Governor John M. Haydon. The venue is used for cultural exhibits, books, and performances, while the small fale (house) in front of the museum often hosts arts and crafts demonstrations. An unusual exhibit shows the American Samoan flag that was taken to the moon by astronauts on four Apollo moon missions from 1969 to 1971, along with a collection of moon rocks gathered on the missions and gifted to the territory by President Nixon.
Main Road, Pago Pago, Eastern District, American Samoa684-699–1026Sight Details
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4. National Park American Samoa
Park (National/State/Provincial)Spread over the main island of Tutuila and the Manu'a islands some 68 miles to the east, this national park is the southernmost in the U.S. park system. The most accessible section is the rainforest region in the north of Utilia, reached via a bumpy road to the town of Vatia from where several walks begin. The easiest is the 650-foot Pola Island Trail (Pola Island is also called Cockscomb due to its dramatic shape), while the most challenging is the three-hour round-trip trek to the summit of Mt. Alava for fantastic views over Pago Pago Harbor, the iconic Rainmaker Mountain, and Cockscomb. From the summit there's also a view of the Manu'a Islands, known for their excellent diving and rainforest walks. There are flights and boat trips to the Manu'a Islands; however, a guided tour is the best way to visit. The national parks office in Pago Pago is the best starting point for advice and maps. The staff can also advise on a Samoan homestay, an unusual opportunity to meet the locals and gain a real insight into island life and culture.
Main Road, Pago Pago, Eastern District, American Samoa684-633–7082Sight Details
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5. U.S. Naval Station Historic District
Historic District/SiteThe United States established a naval station on the main island of Tutuila in 1899, the year before American Samoa was officially pronounced a U.S. Territory. The naval station began life as a coaling station for trans-Pacific ships, and on January 11, 1942, saw action when a Japanese submarine fired on it before making a hasty escape. At the height of its activity, the naval station (which closed in 1951) had more than 100 buildings. Today visitors can take a 2-mile walking tour of the townships of Fagatogo and Utulei (which hug Pago Pago Harbor), visiting some 14 of the station's remaining structures and other prominent buildings connected with American Samoa's recent history. The trail winds past the Maota fona (the American Samoa Legislature building), the Old Bake Shop, the Old Samoan Jail, the Commissary Store (now the Jean P. Haydon Museum), the Governor's House (also a museum), and the Fagatogo Malae, or parade ground. Maps are available from the office of the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office (ASHOP) in the village of Nuu'uli (about 3 miles southwest of Pago Pago) and on ASHOP's website.
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