Location: Haines
Top Things to do in Haines
Top Restaurants in Haines
What to do and see in Haines, Alaska (AK): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Alaska Rod's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Local Alaskan and Yukon art. Over 100 artist have work in our store. Haines residents Rod and Rhonda Hinson own and operate the store year round. Rod makes custom knives and also turns wood products like pens, stylus', seam rippers and cork screw/bottle stoppers. The best homemade fudge you've ever tasted and healing salves made from local plants. Plan on spending time looking around because every spot in the store is filled with great products.
2. Port Chilkoot Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Port Chilkoot Distillery produces five local spirits, all handcrafted in the Southeast Alaskan town of Haines, at the upper end of the Inside Passage where the ocean meets the mountains. The distillery began in 2012 when owners Heather and Sean renovated an old bakery in a historical area of Haines called Fort William H. Seward. All spirits are thoughtfully made with high-quality ingredients including certified organic and non-GMO verified corn grown in Washington, featuring labels that represent the maritime culture and fishing town where we live and operate. Visitors from around the world journey to Southeast Alaska in search of unique, local experiences and find our distillery nestled in the historical town of Haines. They experience the craft of making and enjoying local products at our custom-built destination distillery, located conveniently above the cruise ship dock.
3. Haines Shuttle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Shuttle/taxi in Haines
Reviewed By 376cindeeb
Jon was great! We texted him a few days before we arrived to make arrangements for pickup at the ferry terminal. He drove us through town and pointed out all the great sites. The next day I couldn't find my favorite water bottle so we contacted him to see if we left it in the van. We did! He was so kind and delivered it to me about an hour later. We made arrangements for him to take us to the ferry terminal at the end of our trip. He not only picked us up, but drove us to see more sites before dropping us off at the terminal in time to get on the ferry.
4. 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!!
5. Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
This educational institution of the Haines Borough collects, preserves and interprets the history, art and unique blending of diverse cultures within the Chilkat Valley.
Reviewed By danfendel
Excellent museum, including interesting material about John Muir. Historian and archivist Daniel Lee Henry was there explaining some of the exhibits, and his excellent book on Muir, "Across the Shaman's River: John Muir, the Tlingit Stronghold, and the Opening of the North," was available for sale (and signing).
6. 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.
7. Haines Borough Public Library
8. Alaska Indian Arts in Haines
9. Kraken Charters
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Haines, Alaska: Charter Fishing, Salmon, Hailbut, Whale Watching, Photography Tours, Cod, Rockfish, Hunting. We look forward to spending the day with you.
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.
