Details About Haines

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This historic town is set on a peninsula along the deep blue waters of the Lynn Canal. In town, visit the Chilkat Center to experience Tlingit Indian heritage preserved through art and dance and the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve to spot Alaska’s most famous feathered resident.

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Activities

  • From a helicopter, take in the spectacular views of glaciers before landing on the Denver Glacier for a dogsled ride.
  • Anglers can enjoy the entire spectrum of sport fishing in the Haines area, with saltwater fishing for salmon and halibut and freshwater fishing for Dolly Varden trout, cutthroat trout and arctic grayling.
  • Visit the Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center centrally located downtown for picturesque views of the Lynn Canal, a magnificent fjord.

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.

 
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