Location: Haines
Top Things to do in Haines
Top Restaurants in Haines
Top 10 Things to do in Haines, Alaska (AK)
Looking for an authentic Alaskan experience? Visit Haines. A popular cruise port, Haines is a great place to see the outdoors – hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all popular activities. A top local attraction is the decommissioned military outpost of Fort Seward, now an historic landmark. Bird watchers take note: the world's largest concentration of bald eagles comes to the area every autumn.
Restaurants in Haines
1. Chilkoot River
2. Kroschel Films Wildlife Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By 927annmariel
If you love animals then you will love this place, it's truly amazing animals safe and well cared for, staff and owner wonderful people, so knowledgeable and have animals welfare at heart, truly a brilliant trip, would definitely do again if it was possible
3. Chilkat State Park
4. Battery Point Trail
5. Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
One of the best places to view the bald eagle.
Reviewed By PhyllisC_12 - Key West, United States
This was an amazing sight with hundreds of eagles within several miles. If you enjoy nature, this is a must see.
6. Hammer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Museum owner Dave Pahl has built a collection of more than 1,000 hammers over a few decades of construction work.
Reviewed By 144ernieb - Salt Lake City, United States
Haines is a quiet little place just around the corner from the more touristy Skagway but it's real in the sense that it's where people live versus a tourist trap for cruise ships. We learned about the hammer museum from a Seabourn staff member just that morning so off we went. Follow the harbor drive to its end (restaurant blocks the path) and make a left. The 2 story wooden hammer shows the way. We were greeted by two very nice people and paid our nominal $5 entry fee. Chatting with the older "colorful" gentleman, it became clear that he was the founder and quite proud of his collection of tool. Some hammers so heavy they defied lifting. Others tiny in glass cabinets Including a full set of croquette mallets maybe 3 cm long in all the right colors. We enjoyed the combination of collection, creativity and uniqueness we donated a larger sum as we left. Time well spent!!
7. American Bald Eagle Foundation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
The American Bald Eagle Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in Haines, Alaska. Since opening in 1994, our aim is to educate and inspire guests from around the world about the American bald eagle and interconnected species through our natural history museum and raptor center. Anyone who passes through our doors will take a walk through the cultural and natural history of Southeast Alaska. Let our staff guide you to understanding and appreciating the ecology of our unique region.
Reviewed By ksrich - Linwood, United States
We went into the Eagle side first, saw live eagles with a very well done talk given by an intern. 2 of the female eagles decided to talk to each other while we were there, then spread their wings and moved around some. I understand it is even better if you come when the trainer is feeding them. They had live falcons and hawks as well. Then we went to the animal side. All the animals were stuffed and displayed extremely well. Again we were given the priviledge of hearing an intern do an excellent talk about the animals present, the 5 types of salmon, the different bears, lynx, horseshoe rabbits, etc. Very interesting and the display was excellently done.
8. Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry
9. Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area
10. Haines Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
With our 7bbl brewhouse we have at least 12 brews on tap, available to customers by the glass in the tasting room or by the growler to go. When first established in 1999, we rented a small building at the local Fairgrounds where we operated for 16 years. And now, since September 2015 we are in our new building on Main Street, downtown Haines. Our retail space grew from a customer capacity for 12 people shoulder to shoulder - to room for 49 indoors and an outdoor beer garden with stunning views. Stop by to enjoy a fine crafted brew and a taste of life in Haines.
Reviewed By taylorkelley - Juneau, United States
Our first stop in Haines on our way back from Canada and on the way to Juneau. Good tasty beer and friendly bartenders. We tried the Buster Board Lager, the Dalton Trail Ale, the IPA and the Spruce Tip. Great local brewery with a relaxed and friendly vibe. Highly recommend stopping through while you’re in town.
