Use the Travel Planner off to the right to glimpse what awaits you in Haines, Alaska! From accommodations, fishing charters and sightseeing tours, to sea kayaking and native art.

Enjoy building a most memorable experience in this fine town.

Here you will find scenic beauty, arts and culture, wildlife and history. The white buildings of historic Fort William H. Seward, the first army post in Alaska, form a distinctive landmark on the hillside clearly visible to those approaching by sea.

Although home of 300 year-round resident bald eagles, thousands more of these majestic bald eagles gather every fall and their numbers reach well past 3,500 nearby the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Known for abundant wildlife, Haines offers great opportunities to see moose, bears, 260 species of birds, humpback whales, harbor seals, otters, orca whales and more, all in their natural hatitat.

This historic town has an abundance of unique arts and culture. Haines galleries and shops offer exceptional artwork in traditional native and contemporary styles.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find unlimited opportunities for recreation, from biking, hiking and skiing to a variety of excursions on local rivers and lakes. Charter boats offer sightseeing and sport fishing for salmon and halibut.

Haines also is a well known stop for the Alaska Marine Highway where Southeast residents and visitors to Alaska depart the Ferry with their vehicles to drive the highway loop connecting Haines with Haines Junction, Canada and Northern regions of Alaska.