American Samoa Points of Interest

Other

Tutuila Island
On Tutuila, the park covers the north-central part of the island from the steep ridge above Pago Pago Harbor to the northern coast. From the road to Fagasa one
Ofu, Olosega Island
Ofu and Olosega are parts of a volcanic doublet in the Manu?a Group of the Samoa Archipelago?part of American Samoa. Although geographically separate volcanic remnants, only a narrow strait
Ta'u Island
Ta?u is the largest island in the Manu?a Group and the easternmost volcanic island of the Samoan Islands. Ta?u is part of American Samoa. In the early 19th century,
Cable-Car Terminal, Tutuila
A paved road beyond the library winds up to the former cable-car terminal on Solo Hill. Built in 1965 to carry technicians to the TV transmitters on Mount Alava,
Executive Office Building, Utulei
This US$10-million structure, erected at Utulei in 1991, is home to a good part of American Samoa's 4,000-strong bureaucracy. A third of the territory's workforce is employed by the
Fagatogo Market
Passengers from all around Tutuila tumble out of brightly painted buses in the bus station next to the market, and it's great fun to sit on a bench and

Historic

Leone church
The village of Leone is the second-largest settlement on Tutuila and once served as the Polynesian capital of the island. It was also the landing site of the first
Blunt's Point
During the Second World War, Tutuila was a training area for the U.S. Marines, and the most tangible relics of this period are two huge six-inch (150mm) naval guns
Leone Village
A bus ride of similar length and price as the one to Tula can bring you to Leone in western Tutuila. Although the trip is not quite as scenic,

Visitor Area/Center

Jean P. Haydon Museum
American Samoa's museum near the Fono was a commissary of the former naval administration from 1917 until 1950, when it became the island's post office. The present collection brings
National Park Visitor Center
This visitor center, at Pago Shopping Plaza west of Fagatogo, has a small collection of Samoan artifacts, seashells, and corals. You can see a short video, examine maps and

Forest/Natural Area

Mount Alava
Most of the land over the ridge north of Pago Pago Harbor is part of American Samoa National Park. From the pass on Fagasa Road just east of Pago
Vatia Village
Vatia village, on the north coast, is accessible by bus three times a day via a steep road that crosses Tutuila's spine. This picturesque village, surrounded by jungle-clad peaks,