Haines: See
1 Fort William H. Seward, House No. 1, Fort Seward Dr (above 2nd Ave S and Portage St). On the original Haines Mission grounds, Fort William H. Seward was Alaska's first US army fort, built during the gold rush era (1902). It is a nationally recognized historic site (declared National Historic Landmark in 1978). The Fort is also referred to as Port Chilkoot, a leftover from the Port Chilkoot Company, which was formed after World War II by a group of investors who purchased the Fort from the Federal Government. An increasing number of restaurants, lodges, and art galleries are utilizing the original buildings; e.g., the Fort's hospital is now the Alaska Indian Arts Center. Within the parade ground is Totem Village. Although not part of the original fort, it includes two tribal houses and totem poles and is the home of the Chilkat Storytellers Theater Show, an hour-long performance of Alaska Native dramatization. A walking-tour map of the Fort is available at the Visitors Bureau, or you can just read the historical panels that have been erected there.
2 American Bald Eagle Foundation, 2nd Ave S and Haines Hwy, ☏ +1 907-766-3094. The American Bald Eagle Foundation contains a Natural History Museum featuring dioramas and a Live Raptor Center featuring live bird presentations. $10 to $3.
3 Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center, 11 Main St (near Front St on original Haines Mission grounds), ☏ +1 907 766-2366. Summer: Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, weekends 1-4PM.. The Sheldon Museum is a cultural and historical center for the Native Tlingit art and culture, Haines history (Mission, Eldred Rock Lighthouse lens, Army, local industries, people), and the work of local artists. Two stories. Gift shop. Admission: $5 adult, children less than 12 free.
4 Kroschel Wildlife Center, 30 mile Haines Hwy; 1.8 mile Mosquito Lake Rd (At approximately 30 miles northwest of Haines on the Haines Hwy, turn right onto Mosquito Lake Rd. Travel 1.8 miles down Mosquito Lake Rd; Center on the left.), ☏ +1 907 767-5464. Guided tours feature opportunities for up-close experiences and photographic opportunities with over 15 species of Alaskan Wildlife, including grizzly bear, wolf, moose, lynx, fox, reindeer, porcupine, snowy owl, and wolverine. Easy walking on over 600 yards of groomed trail.
Alaska Bald Eagle Festival. Five-day celebration in mid-November of the peak of the gathering of eagles, mostly within the Eagle Council Grounds at 19 mile Haines Highway.
5 The Hammer Museum, 108 Main St, ☏ +1 907-766-2374. May-September: Mon - Fri 10AM–5PM, Sat 10AM–2PM through July. Adults $5, children 12 and under free. (updated Oct 2015)