Aspen Hotels – Haines
The friendly and knowledgeable staff have heard every “hammer time” joke you can dream up—and have a few of their own. How can a museum all about hammers be such a blast? You’ll be surprised to discover the intriguing history behind this common tool, and the Hammer Museum is dedicated to preserving the history,…
Category Archives: Things to do
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Hammer Museum
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Takshanuk Mountain Trail
Hikers looking to take advantage of the final summer days of the year will find gorgeous trails at Takshanuk Mountain Trail. Just north of downtown Haines, backdrops of the snow-capped mountains, stunning flora, eagles soaring overhead and unbelievable waterfalls make this one of the most memorable hikes in the region. Be careful and stick…
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Fort William H. Seward
The Chilkoot Barracks in Haines Borough is just half a mile from Haines, and the last of 11 military posts built during the gold rush. As the state’s only facility from 1925-40, it served as a police headquarters for miners coming and going from the popular mines of the state’s interior. While negotiating over…
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Big Al’s Salmon Shack
Located nearly on the river of Portage Bay, it doesn’t get any fresher than Big Al’s. Specializing in salmon but also boasting a variety of catches of the day, this no-frills establishment doesn’t need table service or a menu. It’s literally water to shack and provides the best seafood Haines has to offer. If…
