Tesse & Nathan
Tesse & Nathan
Things to Do
Haines Alaska
Since it is such a journey to come up here, we are hoping you make this into a vacation! Take a week (or more!) and explore our beautiful town and surrounding areas. Bring a PASSPORT just in case you decide to cross the border into BC Canada (its only 38miles away). Plus if you rent a car it’s an absolutely beautiful drive over the pass.
Other things to do in Haines include:
Haines Hammer Museum
American Bald Eagle Foundation
113 Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-3094
Haines Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center
11 Main Street, Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-2366
Klukwan Cultural Center
9 Chilkat Ave., Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5485
https://jilkaatkwaanheritagecenter.org/
Ampersand Art Gallery and shop
221 Main Street, Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-3031
Extreme Dreams Fine Arts Studio
Chilkat State Park Road, Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-2097
https://www.extremedreams.com/
Saturday Farmers Market
https://www.alaska.org/detail/dalton-city
10am - 2pm
Haines Frisbee Golf: go play a round of frisbee golf. If you need a frisbee let us know we have extra!
https://seakfair.org/ravens-bowl/
Kroschel Wildlife Center: located up the road (if its still open next summer) is a cool area where a local man rehabilitates local wildlife. Brown bears, moose, wolverine, lynx.....
Take a Bike Ride
Take a Day Tour with Sockeye Cycle
Enjoy a pedal along the flat, paved road carved into the steep walled fjord, you might spot bald eagles, salmon, whales, sea lions, seals, and even bears. We ride to the end of the inlet where the Chilkoot River joins the ocean and salmon congregate for their ancient quest to reach the spawning grounds. (Road bikes and e-bikes available for rent)
You can combine this with a kayak paddle at chilkoot lake afterward to make it even more of an adventure!
Enjoy a scenic 2 mile coastal ride to the Battery Point trailhead. From there hike a mile and a half through a spruce, hemlock, and cottonwood rainforest environment on a well maintained trail to the beach at Battery Point. This a a great place for wildlife viewing and oceanfront views! Finish the tour off at the local brewery for a sampling of beer!
https://www.sockeyecycle.com/excursions/
EBike Rentals
Explore Haines, Fort Seward, Picture Point, Letnikof Cannery and Chilkoot or Chilkat State Parks. Rad EBIKES are a blast to ride and Haines is the perfect place to roam. Power over the hills of Haines and cruise the river flats! Our Ebikes have 25-40 miles of range and reach speeds of 20 MPH. New, top of the line Rad Ebikes provide a stable, safe ride for all heights and weights up to 275 pounds. Call direct to book and mention code "Randa10" for a 10% discount.
Cyclops EBike and Moped Rentals are also available.
Take an ATV Ride
Takshanuk Mountain Trail tour
Come drive yourself on a guided ATV tour and experience some of the most pristine wilderness of Southeast Alaska! We offer a private off-road trail allowing unique access to the alpine regions of Haines. Enjoy breath taking views of snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, and the local flora and fauna. A family-friendly experience where all ages are welcome. Every tour includes our famous beer-battered halibut and roasted chicken meal. Call direct to book and mention code "Randa10" for a 10
Alaska Mountain guides also offers ATV and Jeep rides as well on their website.
Hike, Hike, Hike!!!
Chilkat Indian Association (CIA) trails: these are boardwalk minimal incline trails in town (~3ish miles total if you connect all the trails)
Battery Point trailhead: a walk through the woods on the coast that puts you out onto the beach (3.7miles round trip)
Chilkat state park: Ayiklutu Trail is a 5.8 mile hike (11.6total) through the forest along the beach (relatively flat). A shorter out and back is to moose meadows. We've seen whales from Moose meadows on this trail in the spring and early summer!
https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/southeast/chilkatsp.htm
Mount Riley: this is a steeper hike that offers breathtaking views from its 1,760-foot summit. (5.1miles round trip)
Mount Ripinsky: Steeper long hike starting from Skyline trail head up to the highest peak (7.9 miles)
Mud bay beach road (aka dog beach): choose your distance on the beach and be prepared to run in to dog owners! You can park and start anywhere you see a parking area on the beach side of the road.
7- mile saddle to 3,920 peak. This is a straight up hike basically that leads to a newly developed rentable hut or to the 3,920 peak. Nate and I helped build this hut at the top. They brought in all the material via helicopter! It was a really cool experience to be part of!
Get On The Water
Rainbow Glacier Adventures offers private photography tours, Chilkoot Lake wildlife viewing tours, Chilkoot Lake kayaking tours, and Chilkat Bald Eagle preserve rafting tours. Call direct to book and mention code "Randa10" for a 10% discount.
https://tourhaines.com/tours/
SEAK Expeditions kayak day trip
This is a great way to get out on the water and see the Lynn Canal at its best. Towering mountains and hanging glaciers are the back drop for this guided wildlife extravaganza. With options for half day or full day trips we will spend 2 to 6 hours exploring the Chilkat Peninsula and surrounding area. Call direct to book and mention code "Randa10" for a 10% discount.
https://seakexpeditions.com/day-trips/
Discount on fly fishing with the Fly Guides
Greg and Zach share their life long passion for fly fishing with visitors to the Chilkat and Chilkoot Valleys. The rivers around Haines experience returns of all five species of Pacific Salmon, Dolly Varden, Cutthroat Trout and Steelhead. Choose from half day or full day options. Call direct to book and mention code "Randa10" for a 10% discount.
https://www.hainesflyfishing.com/
Discount on Alaska Mountain Guides Kayaking, rafting and Jet Boat tours
Choose between kayaking on serene Chilkoot Lake or in the salt water of the longest and deepest fjord in North America. Use discount code RANDA10 when booking.
https://alaskamountainguides.com/
Go See The Bears
Whether you drive, bike or head out to Chilkoot lake for kayaking, SUP or boating... the weir is where the bears like to feast on salmon during the salmon run. There is no guarantee that you'll see them but they are usually more likely to be out in the evening.
Take A Trip To Skagway
Skagway is only 13 miles away from Haines however its either a 7 hour drive through Canada to get there or a quick boat ride on the Fast Ferry. Once there, the explorations are endless. Skagway is much more touristy than Haines and typically host up to 6 large cruise ships a day!
Our favorite restaurants in Skagway
- Skagway Brewing Company
- Skagway Spirits distillery
- Woadie's Southeast Seafood
- Glacial Coffee House
Ride the Historic White Pass and Yukon Route Train
Take the scenic and historic White Pass Train through stunning scenery with rich gold rush history. This is less than 3 hours, so it won't take up your whole day!
Skagway has lots of cool hikes that are easily accessible right from town. You can even hike to a cool lake within 20 minutes from down town.
See a Can-Can Show
Go to a 45 minute Can-Can show that has been performed for 100 years! Set during the lawless days of the Klondike Gold Rush, watch a high- kickin’, titillatin’, rip – roarin’ story about Skagway’s most notorious outlaw – Soapy Smith. With glitzy musical numbers, bedazzling can- can dancers and riotous humor. There are 4 shows a day, and tickets are $28 for adults and $16 for children. Yes, this is a family friendly show!
Tour a Brothel and/or Take a Walking Town Tour
Visit the Red Onion Saloon, a building that used to function as a bar and brothel back in the goldrush! They have drinks and food, but the best attraction is the the 20 minute, $20, "Quickie" brothel tour. Learn about the ladies of the night, see their artifacts, and go back in time. The Red Onion also offers various town tours where one of their "Madams" escorts you around town on a fun and interactive tour!
Zip Around the Fjord on a Speed Boat
Go on a 2 hour fun and informative adventure through the Lynn Canal. You will zip along the shoreline while exploring hidden coves, waterfalls, rocky beaches, wildlife and more.
https://www.oceanraftalaska.com/
Take a Day Trip to a Glacier
This wilderness expedition to the spectacular Davidson Glacier immerses you in the abundant natural beauty of Alaska, leading you through fjords, rain forests, vibrant wildflowers, and towering mountains. Kick off the tour with a sublime cruise down the Lynn Canal, followed by a mellow hike to your canoe that will bring you face to face with the stunning Davidson Glacier. Wrap up the adventure with a picnic lunch on the beach before the return cruise back to town.
https://www.alaskax.com/Home/Tours?tourId=1&tourDateTime=undefined&adults=&child=&infant=