Time Zone
Alaska

Latitude/Longitude
59.23° /-135.45°

Spectacular scenery awaits visitors to this small town on the Chilkat Peninsula. Lettnikof Cove, with a fleet of small salmon boats, and Rainbow Glacier are among the notable sights. The Sheldon Museum contains Indian artifacts and local history exhibits. Fort William Seward is a center for artisans using traditional methods to create dance masks, totems, and other crafts. There is also a replica of a small Indian village.





Local outfitters offer one-day raft trips on the Chilkat River, home to the largest population of bald eagles in the world. Haines is a stop on the Alaska Marine Highway.