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Haines Attractions

Haines (pop. 2,400) is located on the Chilkat Peninsula and is easily accessed by road. It serves as a good base for exploring the nearby area or taking advantage of some of the outdoor recreational activities. The nearby Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve has one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles in the world. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, jetboating, and aerial tours are also popular options in this area.
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
The 48,000 acres Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve was established to protect the bald eagles which inhabit this area. It is home to the world's largest concentration of these birds. The area along the Haines Highway between miles 18 and 21 is the best place to view the eagles.
Address
American Bald Eagle Foundation
113 Haines Highway
Haines, AK 99827
United States
Phone 1 (907) 766-3094
Fax 1 (907) 766-3095
Facilities
Gift shop
Hammer Museum
The Hammer Museum in Haines is noted as the world's only museum dedicated to hammers. Displays include over 1,500 hammers from Roman times to present day.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 3.00
Child 12 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Kroschel Films Wildlife Center
Kroschel Films Wildlife Center offers an up close experience for visitors with 15 species of Alaskan Wildlife such as wolf, grizzly bear, moose, reindeer, fox and lynx.
Tips
Guided tours available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center
Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center offers displays on the history of the Chilkat Valley and Tlingit Indian People. Early pioneer history, Fort Seward and the Porcupine gold rush are a few of the items that visitors can be educated about.
Address
Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center
Box 269
Haines, AK 99827
United States
Phone 1 (907) 766-2366
Fax 1 (907) 766-2368
Hours
May 15 to September 6
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0016:0016:00
September 7 to May 14
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:00Closed
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 3.00
Child 12 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour
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